Talent Classic

Youth Talent Show

Friday, July 13, 2007

7:00 P.M.

NOTE - The Talent Classic is an official preliminary contest of the Kentucky State Fair.  All contestants must be at least 13 years of age and not more than 21 years of age as of August 1, 2007.  The top five overall winners will be guaranteed an invitation to compete at the Kentucky State Fair. For a complete list of contest rules, contact Doug Phelps at 606 878-2262 or Jim McAllister at 606 864-3956.

Definition of Categories

Vocal - Shall consist of a performance by a vocalist or vocalists. An instrument accompaniment by the performer or others is allowed, but must assume the pure character of an accompaniment. The test shall be whether the performance would stand alone if the accompaniment were removed. No voice, voices, record or tape with vocal utterance may be used for accompaniment. This includes live voices and voices that are produced and recorded synthetically (i.e. synthesizers or digitally sampled).

Instrumental Solo or Band - Shall consist of a solo instrumental performance without vocal utterance or a band. In Instrumental Solo, the only accompaniment allowed is a live or taped acoustical piano. If the instrument is piano, no accompaniment is allowed. In the use of electronic keyboard, the contestant must create all sounds live on stage.

Dance Solo and Ensemble Categories - Shall consist of a performance by a dancer or dancers. Accompanists are permitted on stage, but must not assume visual importance in the performance. Acrobatics or gymnastics will be judged in another category. Vocal performances will not be judged.

Acrobatic/ Gymnastic Solo or Group - Shall consist of a solo or group performance. At least one-third of the performance must be acrobatics or gymnastics, but no more than two-thirds of the performance should be acrobatic or gymnastic movements. This should be a choreographed performance.

Variety - Shall consist of a performance by one or more persons. This category is intended to provide a proper showcase for those acts which are not listed in any other category, ex: ventriloquist, juggler, or comedian. (A vocalist or vocal group accompanying themselves would not normally meet this test.) All persons assuming visual importance in the acts must meet the age qualifications of the Talent Classic (i.e. 13 through 21). Assignment to this category is at the discretion of the State Fair. Performers who fit the description of another category may not appear in the Variety Category.

Song and Dance - Shall consist of a performance by one or more persons including both song and dance. At least one-third of the performance must be song and at least one-third must be a style of dance. Performers who fit the description of another category may not appear in the Song and Dance Category.