ARNOT MALL, BIG FOX & 94 ROCK
PRESENT:
TWIN TIERS IDOL 2008

A talent show competition which will showcase local talent, live, on stage in Center Court at the Arnot Mall. The winner will receive a trip to an American Idol Audition location in 2008. Prize includes the plane ticket, hotel accommodations and spending money for the trip.

1. AUDITIONS:
   Arnot Mall (location TBD)
   Audition Dates and Times:
       Saturday, June 7th starting at 12:00 noon until 3:00 pm
       Tuesday, June 10th starting at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
   - 40 CONTESTANTS WILL BE CONTACTED TO PERFORM IN FINAL AUDITIONS –
   Location in the Arnot Mall – to be decided.
   -Monday, June 16th 6:00 pm- 20 finalists will be selected for the Twin Tiers Idol Competition.
   Audition Rules:
1. 20 finalists will be chosen to participate in the 4 week competition.
2. Contestants must be 16 years of age by July 10, 2008.
3. Contestants for Twin Tiers Idol 2008 must be between the ages of 16 and 27.
4. The American Idol contest allows 16-28 year olds only. Contestants must be aware of this age requirement.
5. All contestants must have valid verification of name and age.
6. Must be polite and courteous at audition or will be asked to leave.
7. Twin Tiers Idol judges will hold private auditions. Only the person auditioning will be allowed in the audition area.
8. Only 1 (one) song will be accepted for audition and only 1 try.
9. No musical accompaniment accepted.
10. The audition dates are final, no rescheduling requests permitted. Must be available Monday, June 16th for final audition at 6:00 pm. (location at Arnot Mall- TBA)
2. NOTIFICATION TO 20 CONTESTANTS:
1. All 20 contestants will be notified within 48 hours of final audition.
2. Names of contestants will be listed on 94 Rock, 99.5 WOKN, 98.3 WVIN, Big Fox, Star-Gazette and Arnot Mall websites.
3. All 20 contestants will be announced on 94 Rock, 99.5 WOKN, 98.3 WVIN and on Big Fox WYDC-TV.
4. Following announcements during notification the 20 contestants will be asked for their song choice for week one. The song list will be handed out at the final audition.
5. CD’s will be available for pick-up at the Customer Service Center at the Arnot Mall. Each contestant must show I.D. and sign for CD.
6. All 20 contestants will receive a list of rules and regulations to read and sign. Any contestant that refuses to sign or does not want to comply will be disqualified.
3. DATES OF COMPETITION:
   – Wednesday, June 25th, Wednesday, July 2nd; Wednesday, July 9th; Wednesday, July 16th, held at 6:30 pm, Center Court of the Arnot Mall. Crowning of Twin Tiers Idol will take place in Center Court at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 19th.
4. COMPETITION FORMAT FOR CONTESTANTS:
   
   1. Contestants must be available all dates of competition. (Wednesday, June 25th, July 2nd, July 9th, and July 16th from 5:15 pm to 9:00 pm.
   2. Contestants at the end of each week will be given a list of songs to perform for the next week.
   3. The Arnot Mall will be assisting contestants in providing background music for performances. Assisted by Bobby K.
   4. All contestants will be required to meet in Center Court for sound check at 5:30 p.m. sharp.
      If contestant does not show up for sound check, they will be disqualified.
      No sound check will be done after 6:00 p.m.
   5. Performances will be held in random order.
   6. Contestant and judges will be introduced to the audience by host, Mike Strobel of 94 Rock.
   7. Upon introduction, the contestants will perform their song.
   8. Contestants will have a pre-determined time limit each week to perform the song assigned to them. (The first and second weeks are 90 seconds; third and fourth weeks are complete songs including the final show).
   9. Upon completion, contestant will approach the judges for comments.
   10. Judges will give critique of performance and the public will vote.
   11. Finalist names will be listed on websites: 94 Rock, 95.5 WOKN, 98.3 WVIN, Big Fox, Star-Gazette and Arnot Mall on the following day.
   12. Finalist names will be mentioned on air by 94 Rock-Mike Strobel, 99.5 WOKN-Michael Williams, 98.3 WVIN-Dave Taylor Smith, and in Public Service Announcements on Big Fox WYDC-TV the following day.
5. WEEKLY ELIMINATION PROCESS:
   1. Week #1 (20 contestants) – A combination of PublicVote and Judging will decide who will return to week # 2 (5 contestants will be eliminated).
   2. Week #2 (15 contestants) – A combination of Public Vote and Judging wwill decide who will return to week # 3 (5 contestants will be eliminated).
   3. Week #3 (10 contestants) – A combination of Public Vote and Judging will decide who will return to week # 4 (5 contestants will be eliminated).
   4. Week #4 (5 contestants) – A combination of Public Vote and Judging will decide the winner of the competition.
   5. July 19th at 9:30 AM crowning of the 2008 Twin Tiers Idol Winner. Contestants will perform a group song and 1 (one) song of their choice.