The highly popular ICC Karaoke Contest is back again!
This year’s Grand Finale 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!
Here’s a list of the 11 finalists!
So who’s the best singer on Waseda’s global campus??
Listen and let Waseda’s talented students move you with their voices!
Date
June 24 (Fri) 6:15-8:00pm (Doors open: 5:55pm)
*After checking in, you may enter and leave freely.
Venue
Ono Auditorium, Waseda Campus
Eligibility
Waseda Students, Staff & General Public
Language
Japanese & English
Fee
Free
Registration
Not required (Seating for 200)
Judging Criteria
A combination of performers Singing Ability, Performance, Passion & Visual Impact.
Judges
DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD Representative
Prof. Hiroko Mikami
Director of the Waseda University International Community Center (ICC)
Mr. Teruhisa Tanaka
Waseda University Staff Member, 2013 Karaoke World Championship Winner. Began working at Waseda University after graduating from Waseda’s School of Political Science and Economics in 2002. Previously worked in the International Division and then School of International Liberal Studies and now works in the Secretariat of the Office of the President.
After his success on NHK’s “Nodo Jiman” TV show as a Waseda student he went on to appear in several national karaoke competitions.
In 2003 he received an award from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in a national competition.
He then won first prize in the Karaoke World Championships men’s category in 2013 (Performance Video).
In 2014 he released his debut single “Sakurahorohoro” with Nippon Crown Co. Ltd.
Prizes
The champion will receive:
1) JTB Travel Voucher for 30,000 yen (Sponsor: JTB Corporation Corporate Sales)
2) BIG ECHO Karaoke Passport (Sponsor: DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD)
The “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 Finale will receive a BIG ECHO discount coupon (1 ticket per team)
Organizer
Waseda University International Community Center
Sponsors
DAIICHIKOSHO CO. LTD
JTB Corporation Corporate Sales
Inquiries
TEL: 03-5286-3990
