Molly Malone’s annual singing competition is a celebrated event that not only showcases the raw talent and passion of aspiring singers but also offers them a unique platform to launch their musical careers. This yearly spectacle is more than just a contest; it’s a journey of growth, learning, and discovery for each participant.
With a grand prize of R10000, second prize of R5000, and third prize of R2000, the competition is designed to reward dedication, skill, and the courage to perform on stage. Contestants are judged by a panel of esteemed judges, including singers, performers, and industry professionals, ensuring that the competition is both fair and insightful.
The singing competition at Molly Malone’s is a ten-week event that takes place every Wednesday night, offering singers the opportunity to perform and compete for cash prizes. Each contestant must prepare and perform ten songs in total, with two songs sung each night over the course of five Wednesdays. This format allows for a diverse range of performances and showcases the versatility of each singer. Contestants are judged and scored for each performance, with the cumulative scores determining the winners. Upon entering the competition, participants receive a calendar and can choose their five slots from the available options, allowing for some flexibility in scheduling.
A unique addition to this year’s competition is the introduction of a mentorship program. This innovative program pairs singers with experienced musicians and judges, offering them invaluable advice, support, and teachings. This mentorship not only enhances the participants’ performance skills but also provides them with insights into the music industry, potentially opening doors to future opportunities.
In essence, the singing competition at Molly Malone’s is a comprehensive event that combines the excitement of competition with the nurturing of talent. It’s a celebration of music and a testament to the enduring spirit of those who dare to share their voices with the world.
Contestants must sing 10 songs in total.
The first week’s audition counts as one song.
Semi-finals count as one song and the other 8 songs must be chosen from week 2 to week 9 (2 per night), so pick four weeks of those. So 6 weeks of your time in total, needs to be attended.
There will be three judges judging each song scoring points each round.
The audience will also get to vote to count towards the points of the singers.
Singers need to provide backtracks that are of good quality on a USB stick each night OR AN INSTRUMENT.
***SONG CHOICE WILL BE CONSIDERED IN POINTS AWARDED FROM THE JUDGES.
Finals will consist of 12 singers each singing one song. If contestants want to sing together for fun throughout the finals they are welcome to.
HOW IT WORKS: WHEN YOU ARRIVE, PLEASE BRING YOUR BACKTRACKS TO THE FRONT ON USB TO BE LOADED OR INFORM MURRAY OF THE INSTRUMENT YOU ARE USING.
FOR THE FIRST ROUND; EACH CONTESTANT WILL BE CALLED UP TO SING THEIR FIRST SONG. WE WILL DO A TEN-SECOND SOUND CHECK AND THEY WILL BEGIN. YOU WILL THEN HEAR FEEDBACK FROM THE JUDGES AND THEY WILL SCORE YOU.
FOR THE SECOND ROUND; CONTESTANTS WILL BE CALLED UP TO DO THEIR SECOND SONG.