Arts, Beats & Eats Star Maker Showdown

It’s time for the ARTS BEATS & EATS STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN. A singing competition with:

• $5000 Cash for the Winner | $10,000 Total in Cash & Prizes!

• Performance on the Jim Beam National Stage immediately before the I Love the 90’s Tour (Starring Vanilla Ice) 

Star Maker Showdown is the search for the Next Big Star! We are shining a Spotlight on Michigan’s Vocal Talent! All Contest Rounds will take place at the Arts Beats & Eats NEW 10th STAGE at 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar - Royal Oak. The Contest is organized and facilitated by Fusion Entertainment & 526 Main.

PLEASE NOTE: You must be available for ALL of the following dates in order to participate in any of the Qualifying Rounds and collect Prize Money: 

• Finals Showdowns: Monday, September 1, between 12 pm - 6:30 pm.

• Performance on the National Stage: Monday, September 1, between 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

• Performance at Soaring Eagle Casino - Mt. Pleasant, MI: Sep. 20 between 6 - 8 pm (performance is not 2 hours, you simply need to be available during that time frame)

Please read the rules and eligibility below carefully to make sure you qualify for participation.

You must Pre-Register for this contest. Pre-Registration allows us to adequately prepare for expected participation.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS NOT YOUR OFFICIAL CONTEST SIGN-UP, AND DOES NOT GUARANTEE A COMPETITION SPOT IN THE QUALIFYING ROUNDS

 Each Art’s Beats & Eats Star Maker Showdown Qualifying Round will have 20* Singers chosen by Lottery.

Singers MUST Pre-Register to be entered into the lottery for any of the Qualifying Rounds.

Please note, there are numerous dates on which you must be available to compete in this contest. There are also eligibility restrictions. Please take the time to read the rules & restrictions before Pre-Registering.

*Golden Ticket Rounds will have more than 20 Singers.

PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE HERE:

FORMAT:

GOLDEN TICKET QUALIFYING ROUNDS:  526 MAIN - ROYAL OAK 9 PM, THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 & AUGUST 28 

These rounds will be held during the regular karaoke night hosted by Fusion Entertainment, from 9 pm - 1 am. Singers will compete by performing their song during the night. At approximately midnight, Fusion Entertainment will announce the Top 5 Singers of the night chosen by strength of vocals & stage performance. Those 5 singers will perform again, and the AUDIENCE will vote to pick their favorite. The top singer each night gets a GOLDEN TICKET directly to Finals Day Showdown Rounds on September 1st at Arts Beats & Eats.

• Golden Ticket Rounds do not require an AB&E Wristband

• Singers must arrive & sign up early enough to perform their preliminary competition song before midnight, based on the regular karaoke rotation that night. It’s highly recommended to arrive by 9 pm to ensure this. 

• Must be present when the top 5 singers of the night are announced each night to move to the next round.

• All other contest rules also apply to Golden Ticket Rounds

ARTS BEATS & EATS - QUALIFYING ROUNDS

• All Sign-Ups must be in person at 526 Main. Singers must have a valid AB&E Wristband. Sign-up instructions will be given upon arrival by Fusion Entertainment

• Only 20 Competition Spots per round

• Singers may only compete in 1 qualifying round/day 

• Singers may return another day to try again, but only if there are available spots. Priority may be given to first-time contestants at Fusion Entertainment’s discretion

• Finalists will be selected by a combination of Audience Votes and Judges’ Scores. All decisions made are final and not subject to challenge.

• Only people present at 526 Main are allowed to vote. Contestants are allowed to vote for themselves.

• Daily Results will be posted on Fusion Entertainment Contest Website each evening within 90 Minutes of the conclusion of that day’s final round. 

  
  
  

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29 

1 singer will be chosen on this day only to perform a song on the Soaring Eagle Rock Stage at 10 pm.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31

 Advancing Singers (plus 3 Alternates) from each day will PROCEED to Finals. Results from each day will be posted on the Fusion Entertainment Contest Website.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 (FINALS ROUNDS)

• All Contestants will be notified on Sunday evening via text, with the time of their Finals Round & Check-In.

• All songs during the Finals MUST BE MEMORIZED. There will be no karaoke screen during the Finals Rounds.

• Singers are allowed to sing the same song they previously performed OR they may change songs from qualifying rounds vs. finals. In many cases, we highly recommend staying with the song that got you that far. However, the WINNER MUST sing the same song with which they won, on the National Stage.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF TOP FIVE SINGERS: Approx: 5:15 pm

STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN - TOP FIVE - 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm

STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN AWARD PRESENTATION 6:15 pm

STAR MAKER SHOWDOWN WINNER PERFORMS THEIR WINNING SONG ON NATIONAL STAGE: between 7:30 - 8:30 pm

(1/2 of the Prize Money awarded by September 15, pending possible background check referenced in Eligibility Restrictions. The other 1/2 will be awarded after Soaring Eagle Performance.)

RULES:

• All songs will be performed to a karaoke or instrumental backing track. Live Instruments are not allowed.

• All Contestants must be 21+. 

• Contest is only open to Solo singers

• Contest has eligibility restrictions based on various levels of Professional Achievement. Please read Eligibility Restrictions closely, prior to signing up. Click Eligibility Link or scroll to the bottom of the page

• Contestants must show a valid Arts Beats & Eats wristband to participate. (N/A during Golden Ticket Rounds.)

• Any genre is welcome, but Energetic, Fun, Crowd Favorite Songs in Pop, Rock, R&B or Country are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED

• Original Songs are allowed, but they must have an accessible instrumental backing track online that can be easily downloaded by Fusion Entertainment.

• The Finals will have no karaoke monitor. SONGS MUST BE MEMORIZED FOR THE FINALS. There will be no karaoke monitor on the National Stage; therefore, singers must show how they will perform without lyrics on screen. 

• Songs will have a 5-minute time limit.

• Duplicate songs from Multiple Singers are allowed.

• Songs & Stage demeanor must be appropriate and FAMILY FRIENDLY

• Profanity will result in disqualification

• Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Young MC & C+C Music Factory Songs are not allowed

• Singers must make Food &/or Drink purchases within 526 Main to support the venue
  
  

  HOW TO WIN!

1.) Please understand, this is NOT a typical karaoke contest. We are looking for the next big star to feature in front of THOUSANDS of people on the NATIONAL STAGE at Arts Beats & Eats. This winner will also have a performance at Soaring Eagle Casino with future gig possibilities. Powerhouse Vocals and Stage Presence that will entertain a crowd of thousands are what you need to take home the prize! Bring your A GAME and prepare to WOW the Crowd!

2.) PICK CROWD FAVORITE SONGS that will make STRANGERS in the crowd want to vote for you! Now is not the time to do obscure songs. 

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!!! We can’t wait to see you all at the Qualifying Rounds!

Arts Beats & Eats Star Maker Showdown Eligibility

Singers are not eligible to participate in the Star Maker Showdown contest if any of the following exclusions apply to them. All eligibility exclusions regarding previous or current achievements refer to SINGING. Associations via NON-SINGING positions (i.e, Dancers, Actors, Musicians) are not applicable.

Singers are not eligible if they have:

•  Held a Lead, Secondary or Chorus Singing Role in a Nationally Touring Broadway Show (domestic or international) in the last 5 years.

•  Achieved Top 10 status in any National or International Televised Talent Competition in the last 5 years. Applicable shows include, but are not limited to: American Idol, The Voice, X-Factor, America’s Got Talent and/or other similar shows.

•  Performed as the Headlining Entertainer in any Las Vegas Casino in the last 5 years

• Been contracted by a Cruise Ship Line as a Celebrity or Guest Entertainer or Headliner in the last 5 years (singers without those distinctions and/or general cast members ARE allowed)

•  Currently have, or had in the last 5 years, an existing contract or record deal with a major recording label or studio, or their direct affiliates. Applicable labels are, but not limited to:

• ABC Records, Atlantic Records, Big Machine Records, Bigger Picture Group, Black River Entertainment,  BMG Records, BNA Records, BBR Music Group, Capitol Records, Columbia Records, Curb Records, Def Jam,  EMI Records, EPiC Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Geffen Records, Legacy Recordings, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Motown, Polygram, RCA, Republic Records, Sony, Universal Music Group, Virgin Records, Warner Music Group

•  Have ever won, or been nominated for, a Major National or International Music Award, including but not limited to: Grammy, Tony, Emmy, Oscar, BET, AMA, Billboard Music Award, MTV, Juno, Etc

•  Have ever had a Top 100 Hit on any National or International Billboard Chart.

• Employees & Immediate family members of Arts Beats & Eats, 526 Main, Tequila Blue, Fifth Avenue & Fusion Entertainment, are not eligible to participate in this competition

Arts, Beats & Eats reserves the right to delay payment for any cash or prizes for up to 14 days, to allow for a background check of winners to ensure they have not violated eligibility rules. Violation of any contest rules, including eligibility, may result in forfeiture of any cash and prizes not yet awarded. 

Arts, Beats & Eats, Fusion Entertainment and 526 Main have the right to refuse participation at any point, to any individual, for any reason, including but not limited to: Disruptive or unethical behavior, unfair advantage, or any actions that may cause embarrassment to sponsors and/or affiliates. Judge's decisions and/or interpretations relevant to any component of this contest are final and are not subject to challenge or retribution.

By entering this singing contest (“Contest”), singers hereby release and hold harmless Fusion Entertainment, Arts, Beats & Eats, 526 Main, and their respective owners, affiliates, employees, agents, judges, sponsors, venue partners, and any associated personnel (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, demands, damages, injuries, losses, liabilities, or expenses that may arise from or in connection with their participation in the Contest. 

This release includes, but is not limited to, claims related to personal injury, illness (including COVID-19 or other communicable diseases), property damage, or dissatisfaction with the conduct, procedures, judging, outcome, or eligibility determinations of the Contest. 

By submitting an entry form, singers understand and agree that:
- All judging decisions are final and not subject to appeal or review.
- The Released Parties reserve the right to determine eligibility and may disqualify or refuse participation to any contestant at their sole discretion, without notice or explanation.
- Participation in the Contest does not guarantee advancement, prizes, or recognition of any kind.
- Singers are voluntarily participating in the Contest and assume all risks associated with such participation.
- Singers grant the Released Parties the right to use their name, image, voice, and performance for promotional purposes without compensation. 

By entering the Contest, Singers affirm they have read, understood, and agreed to this Disclaimer and Release of Liability in its entirety. 

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