The highly popular ICC Karaoke Contest is back again!
If you’re a Waseda student who loves singing songs in a language other than your own, then this is the event for YOU!
This year’s Grand Final will feature the winner of the 2013 Karaoke World Championship in Finland and current Waseda staff member, Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka, as a judge and guest singer
Let’s bring the Waseda community together through music and song!
| Contest Summary | Students currently enrolled at Waseda University will sing songs in a language other than their mother tongue (either Japanese or English) and be judged on their performance. 8 winners from the qualifying rounds will be chosen to sing at the Grand Final in Ono Auditorium on Waseda Campus. ※The qualifiers and final will use the latest karaoke machines (LIVE DAM STADIUM). |
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| Target | Waseda students who love singing ※ Applying in pairs or groups of international and Japanese students is welcome. ※ When applying individually, you must sing in either Japanese or English (whichever is not your mother tongue). ※ You may use up to 2 microphones, regardless of the number of people in your group. |
| Songs | Songs composed of mainly Japanese or English (J-pop, Enka, Children’s songs, etc. Any song that can be found on the database below and that has a “〇” for the scoring function is allowed) “LIVE DAM Karaoke” (Search here!) ※Before applying via MyWaseda you must search the above database and find the “Request Number” and then input it on the application screen. ※ You must sing the same song in the qualifiers and final. ※ You must sing the entire song. |
| Schedule | May 27 (Fri) 9:00am Application Period Closes June 3 (Fri) 5:15-7:00pm Qualifier 1 June 6 (Mon) 5:15-7:00pm Qualifier 2 June 7 (Tue) Result Announcement June 9 (Thu) 12:20-12:50pm Orientation June 23 (Thu) 4:00-7:00pm Rehearsal June 24 (Fri) 6:15-8:00pm Grand Final |
| Entry Registration | The group representative should apply via MyWaseda when you have decided songs and your group members (if applicable). Applications: [MyWaseda] – [Applications Forms and Questionnaires] – [Fill Out Application Forms] – [ICC インターナショナル ＫＡＲＡＯＫＥ コンテスト ICC International KARAOKE Contest: Entry Registration]Period: April 21 (Thu) 9:00am – May 27 (Fri) 9:00am (All group representatives will receive an email on Friday, May 27) |
| Qualifiers | You must participate in one of the qualifiers 1 – 2. After selecting your availability when applying we will inform you on which day you will be participating. You may bring friends for support (Waseda students only). Dates: (1) June 3 (Fri) 5:15-7:00pm Qualifier 1 (2) June 6 (Mon) 5:15-7:00pm Qualifier 2 Venue: Okuma Garden House (Bldg. 25) 1st floor Judging Criteria: A combination of your stage performance & LIVE DAM STADIUM’s scoring system. Final Spots: 8 students/groups (total)Results: You will receive email on June 7 (Tue) |
| Grand Final | The judges will decide the winner and the “Special Pair/Group Award” winner at the Grand Final. (Grand Final Audience: Capacity 200 people, Registration not required) Date: June 24 (Fri) 6:15-8:00pm Venue: Ono Auditorium (B2, Bldg. 27, Waseda Campus) Judging Criteria: Singing Ability, Performance, Passion, Visual Impact |
| Prizes | The winner will receive: 1) JTB Travel Voucher for 30,000 yen (Sponsor: JTB Corporation Corporate Sales) 2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD) “Special Pair/Group Award” winner will receive: 1) Book Gift Certificate for 10,000 yen 2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD) ※ All participants in the Grand Final will receive a BIG ECHO discount coupon. (1 ticket per act) |
| Organizer | Waseda University International Community Center |
| Sponsors | DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD. & JTB Corporation Corporate Sales |
Inquiries
Tel: 03-5286-3990 E-mail: [email protected]
