CarmelFest Has Talent

Rules and Regulations

Contestants must read and accept Rules and Regulations.

Privacy Policy: CarmelFest Has Talent will not sell or share any personal information collected

on this registration site.

Registration Fee: Each act must pay a non-refundable $30.00 registration fee to enter the

CarmelFest Has Talent Competition.

Cancellation/Refund Policy: The $30 registration fee is non-refundable.

Contest Rules:

As a condition to being auditioned for the contest, you hereby represent and warrant that the

following statements are true and correct and that you agree to the terms and conditions

contained herein and as stated in the following information:

Eligibility:

Contestants must have Indiana state residency to be eligible to participate in the CarmelFest Has

Talent contest. Contestants who were awarded first place in the previous year may not compete

in the same category the following year.

Individual applicants are only eligible to enter into one age category as determined by the

contestant’s age on July 4th. A group applicant, that is composed of more than one

musician, will enter into the age category into which the majority of your musicians fall. Groups

must consist of 6 people or less. Due to constraints on stage space and electrical capability,

CarmelFest Has Talent will need to determine how many/which type of instruments can be

accommodated on a case by case basis as registrations are submitted. Decisions on whether or

not certain instruments can be accommodated will be communicated to the contestant prior to

auditions, but the decisions made by CarmelFest Has Talent will be final.

Eligibility to participate in CarmelFest Has Talent requires that contestants are not professional

musicians; do not or have not in the past had any type of talent representation such as a talent

agent or manager, a music recording contract, a merchandising contract, or any other contractual

arrangement related to an ongoing musical performance (for example, a paid professional

musical theater role).

Contestants who progress to the final performance round agree to be available to participate

during the July 4th performance. Contestants who are not available for the final performance

round will forfeit the opportunity.

Auditions:

For the auditions, be prepared to perform one song of no more than four minutes in length. You

may sing with an accompaniment track or accompany yourself. Auditions will be

virtually submitted to talentshow@carmelfest.net by a date and time that will be provided in an

email after registration is received). Be aware, that if you are selected to perform in the July 3rd

final performance, only a piano will be available to use; you must bring any other instrument(s)

that will be played.

Your audition submission must be the song you intend to perform on July 3rd’s final

performance if you are chosen to move on in the competition. When choosing a song to perform,remember that CarmelFest is a family friendly and outdoor event. The songs that have been most

successful in the past, are songs that are familiar, upbeat, and take the audience and atmosphere

into consideration.

Paperwork:

Contestants or parents/guardians are required to provide general personal information, and

complete all forms required by CarmelFest Has Talent completely and truthfully. Contestants

who fail to complete all required forms, provide false information, or fail to reveal pertinent

eligibility information may be disqualified from CarmelFest Has Talent at any time.

Contestants or parents/guardians must read and agree to the rules and regulations of the

CarmelFest Has Talent in their entirety at the time of registration.

Locations, Dates and Time:

Audition dates and format are to be determined and will be communicated via email to

contestants at the time of registration. Final performances will be held July 3, in Carmel, IN

on the Gazebo Stage during CarmelFest. Performance times will be communicated when the

finalists are determined.

Locations, dates and times are subject to change at any time during the CarmelFest Has Talent

competition. Contestants will be notified by email of any changes to the audition and

performance schedule.

CarmelFest Has Talent participants may be asked to participate in other CarmelFest activities to

promote the event. Participants will be notified of these opportunities.

Parents and Vocal Coaches will not be allowed in the waiting area for the finalists

during the competition on July 3rd. Please take the appropriate seating with the

attending audience for less confusion and distraction to the contestants during the

competition.

Prizes:

THESE PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

First Place winners will be awarded a prize in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00).

The second place winners will receive a prize in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00)

and third place winners will receive a prize in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00). If a

group applicant wins in the corresponding age category, the prize money will be written in check

form and mailed to the person who completed the registration for that group. Compliance with

all regulations and rules are the responsibility of the winners.

General Conditions of CarmelFest Has Talent

We (i.e. CarmelFest management and CarmelFest Has Talent) reserve the right to disqualify and/

or exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from any of the auditions for any

reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these rules,

or tampering with the entry process or the audition process. We reserve the right to disqualify

any individual who has not been truthful with disclosing any professional singing/acting career

and or professional contracts with agencies. We also reserve the right to change the rules and

procedures at any time. Submitting a virtual audition does NOT guarantee that you will be

selected for the final performance.

By participating, entrants/judges agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of

CarmelFest Has Talent, along with the event coordinators and panel of judges, which shall be

final and binding. We reserve the right to use the auditioning process for publicity and other

purposes, and to use the name and likeness of those who audition and who arrive to audition,

including friends, family or any other individual accompanying the participant, as part of that

publicity and for other purposes, without compensation unless prohibited by law. All federal,

state and local laws apply. Dates and locations are subject to change. CarmelFest along with any

participating television stations, advertising agencies or any person or entity connected with the

production, administration or judging of the auditions or the program, or any of their respective

parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents or representatives are not responsible for and

shall not be liable for inability for any reason to appear at an audition site or audition or appear

before the judging panels; any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by participating in

the auditioning process or being selected to or disqualified from continuing in the auditioning

process and/or the show; or any printing, typographical or technological errors in any materials

associate with the auditioning process. CarmelFest Has Talent reserves the right to limit the

number of accepted applications in case of an overwhelming response to the contest.

All decisions made by the management of CarmelFest and CarmelFest Has Talent are final.

CarmelFest Has Talent reserves the right to change the rules at any time for any reason.