The second annual OC ICON solo vocal competition for youth ages 7-18 will return to Orange County on Sat., June 19, 2010. The qualifying auditions will take place at The Village at Orange shopping center at 10a.m.

OC ICON (formerly called OC Idol), is a four-month talent competition for young singers ages of 7 to 18. The contest is divided into three age divisions: 7-10, 11-14 and 15-18. Hundreds of kids compete for a chance to be one of 30 finalists who will perform in a professional concert-style finale in front of a live theater audience and a panel of celebrity judges. The three winners (one from each age division) will receive identical prize packages, including professional headshots, vocal coaching, two songs professionally recorded and a music video.

ICON already has had some success stories. Contestants have used the experience and knowledge gained from the event to go on to bigger things, such as
• Featured singers on international tours
• Signed with agents
• Signed record, development or production deals as part of a group or as soloists
• One ICON finalist made it to the top 30 of the 2009 season of “American Idol.”

“The two things we are most proud of are: creating an exciting and supportive atmosphere for the competition and giving kids a fantastic and professional platform to showcase their talent,” said Dan Calvillo, technical director for WBZB Entertainment, producers of the annual event. “All the contestants get positive and constructive feedback from the qualifying judges and the 30 finalists get direct feedback from the panel of celebrity judges and industry veterans which have included Grammy, Emmy and Tony award nominees.”

In the final concert event, three winners will be chosen by combining the votes from the theater audience in attendance that evening and the celebrity judges. The judges each get 10 percent of the vote, and the audience gets the lion share with 60 to 70 percent.

Contestants can register online here.

There is a $35 registration fee per contestant.

Contact Information:
Phone: 951.371.5239
E-mail: info@wbzb.net