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Monday, February 20 Jamrich 1100 ENTRIES DUE: Friday, February 10, by 5 p.m. Mandatory Meeting: Thursday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m., in the Back Room (1213 University Center) MUSIC AND $10 (CASH ONLY) DEPOSIT MUST BE BROUGHT TO THIS MEETING Airband Competition

One of the original WinterFest activities, Airband is your chance to perform like your favorite rock star! Individuals/groups will select a song to perform and will then choreograph dance moves and lip sync along with the original artists. The best performance of the evening will go down in NMU history as the coveted Airband Winner.

1. All NMU students, faculty and staff are eligible to compete.

2. All competing groups will consist of no more than ten participants.

3. Entries are due in the Center for Student Enrichment by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 10. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED!

4. A $10 deposit (cash only) will need to be brought no later than the Mandatory meeting on Thursday, February 16. You can bring it when you turn in your entry forms and the deposit will be returned upon participation in the Airband Competition. If a registered team does not participate, their deposit will not be returned. Refunds will be available for pick-up immediately following the Airband Competition.

5. A representative from each team must be present at the MANDATORY AIRBAND COMPETITION MEETING on Thursday, February 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Back Room (1213 University Center).

6. Music must be submitted on a flash drive by the start of the mandatory meeting. The performance song should be the only song on the flash drive. Songs must be in mp3 format.

7. The Special Events Committee has the right to refuse ANY song that is not appropriate for the activity (i.e. containing excess profanity, in bad taste, etc.).

8. Any behavior, statements or apparel worn by participants that is deemed inappropriate by the Special Events Coordinator will also result in immediate disqualification. Questionable apparel or choreography should be submitted to the Special Events Coordinator, 906-227-1622 or email [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the competition

of 3 for approval.

9. Performances cannot exceed five minutes. Any performance that exceeds the time limit will be penalized 10 points per minute over.

10. All bands must declare a name or title for their group on their entry form.

11. Music (song title and original artist) must be specified on the entry form. No two bands may use the same song. In case of duplicate entries, the entry received first will take precedence.

12. With the exception of drumsticks, no real instruments are permitted. Only instruments made out of paper, cardboard, etc., are acceptable and may be utilized as props.

13. Props such as background banners and band logos are acceptable and encouraged. Props must be approved by the Special Events Coordinator (227-1622) at least 24 hours prior to the event. Keep in mind that items must be easily set up, quickly removed from the stage and cannot leave residue on the performance area.

14. All bands must check-in with the Special Events Committee in Jamrich 1100 by 5:45 p.m. on the night of the competition or face disqualification.

15. In the event of a tie, there will be a tiebreaker. Double Trouble DJs will play one song for each group (about 3 minutes & they will be different songs) for you to give us your best Airband performance. Our judges will judge on creativity, performance and Lip Sync ability. Scores are based on a 1-10 scale. With 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

16. DVDs of the competition will be on sale for $10. Allow two-three weeks for the DVDs to be made. Orders can be placed by contacting the Special Events Coordinator at (906) 227-1622 or [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday, February 6.

JUDGING CRITERIA Judges, chosen by the Special Events Committee, will judge the bands on lip sync, appearance, performance, and audience reaction. Judges decisions are final!

Lip Sync (0-30 points)  Is the group performing in unison with the music?  Do the singers know the lyrics?

Performance (0-25 points)  Are there choreographed movements or acting?  Are there any stunts performed?

Appearance (0-25 points)  Does the appearance of the group match?  Does the band utilize any of the following: costumes, instruments, banners or stage props?

of 3 Audience Reaction (0-20 points)  How well does the audience respond?