Creative Arts & Entertainment
Step into the world of arts and entertainment and dazzle others with your flair for the creative, be it through music, dance, hosting or a distinctive catwalk down the fashion runway. Strike a pose, compose a tune and leave a mark in one of Emerge’s most popular competitions.
Are you glued to the TV whenever Miss Universe or Mr. Manhunt is broadcast, wishing that you were competing too? Wait no more … the opportunity has come for you to show how quickly you can think on your feet, while holding your poise.
Why You Need To Participate …
- Flaunt your personal style and charisma
- Strike your best pose and present yourself in front of a large audience
- Test your ability to think on your feet when answering questions
- An opportunity for you to increase your confidence and self-esteem
Who We Are Looking For …
- Category (Male): Between 17–26 years old/Minimum 1.70m in height
- Category (Female): Between 17–26 years old/Minimum 1.58m in height
What You Need To Take Note Of …
- Preliminary Round: Aug 3, 2008 (Sun), 2pm at Church Main Auditorium
- All female participants are to come for their interview dressed in a basic black top and a short skirt.
- Male participants are to come dressed in black polo T-shirt and jeans.
- Participants are required to do a catwalk and will be given one minute to introduce themselves.
- Participants will be judged on their poise, ability to speak fluently and confidently, and their overall physical appearance.
- All finalists are required to attend all practices and or any outdoor shooting that is required for this event.
- Participants showing unsportsmanlike behavior or wrong attitude will be disqualified.
- All decisions of the judges are final and irrevocable.
- The Finals will be held on Aug 30, 2008, 6pm
2. Talentime
Do you love performing? Have you always pictured yourself on stage, welcoming the applause of the audience? If so, don’t miss this opportunity to shine … Pick up a form and register now!
Why You Need To Participate …
- An opportunity for you to display your talents in performing arts.
- Build up your confidence and boldness in presenting your talents.
Who We Are Looking For …
- Participants must be 26 years old and below.
- Solo Category: Vocals, Songwriting and Hosting
- Group Category (Maximum eight people per group): Dance, Freestyle.
What You Need To Take Note Of …
- The Talentime 2008 competition is strictly for amateurs only. Members who are qualified professionals in the respective creative fields will not be permitted to join the event.
- Your involvement in the Talentime 2008 Finals takes priority over all other events in Emerge 2008. You are expected to adjust your schedule accordingly. Failure to do so will result in immediate withdrawal from the Talentime 2008 Finals.
- Each finalist is only allowed to participate in only one category during the Talentime finals.
Preliminaries
- Please take note that the Preliminaries will be on July 26, 2008 (Sat) 10 am to 3 pm.
- The preliminary rounds will be held at CHC Main Auditorium.
- All contestants must report to the booth in the lobby of the church at least 15mins before the preliminaries start. Failure to do so will result in immediate disqualification.
- The content and message of your item must include a wholesome and/or positive message. Failure to comply with this may result in immediate disqualification.
- The organizers will not hesitate to disqualify on the spot, any participant prior to or during the audition should he/she be found using vulgarities or displaying a bad attitude deemed unbecoming for a Christian.
- Each contestant is allowed ONE minute for set-up and up to TWO minutes for the actual performance.
- Depending on the number of auditions being held, contestants may be required to conclude their performance before the two minutes is up.
- Contestants must submit along their own minus-one tracks (CD format only) latest by Aug 1, 2008 (Fri) 5:00pm.
- Groups or Soloists needs to inform organizers about the in-house equipments that are going to be used. Failure to do so will forfeit the right to use them.
- Participants are responsible for all personal equipment. You may borrow equipment from other participants but you must make your own private arrangements.
- All performers must be participants of the EMERGE 2008 conference.
Vocals
- Singer must sing without music
- Singer is given up to 2 mins maximum (depends on how many participants) to perform
Music
- Pre-recorded minus one tracks on tape or CD (without backing vocals of any kind).
- “Live” accompaniment with one keyboardist or guitarist. Private arrangements must be made between the musician and songwriter.
- “Live” accompaniment with a band. Private arrangements must be made between the band and songwriter.
Songwriting
- Songwriters only need to submit a copy of their lyrics. No music score is needed.
- Songwriters may sing their song personally.
- Songwriters may engage a performer or a group of performers to perform the composition. In this case, private arrangements must be made between the songwriter and the performer or group.
Hosting
- Participants will be given a short write-up on the day of their preliminaries. They are to introduce the group in one minute.
- Contestants will also be required to tell a story using words given to them.
Dance
- A team, with a maximum of eight people, will be required to prepare an item of up to three minutes for preliminaries.
Freestyle
- Participants are to present an item of up to three minutes. Items can range from beat boxing and magic shows to juggling and mime.
Band
- The bands can present the song composed either by themselves or other artistes.
- Band needs to inform organizers about the in-house equipments that are going to be used. Failure to do so will forfeit the right to use them.
- Participants are responsible for all personal equipment. You may borrow equipment from other participants but you must make your own private arrangements.
Notification of Results
- The judges’ decision is FINAL. Any queries concerning the overall score or judges’ comments will not be entertained.
- Only short-listed participants who have made it to the finals will be notified.
- All judging is fair and unbiased and based purely upon the participant’s presentation during the preliminary rounds.
3. Fashion – ‘All About Colours’ Spring/Summer 08 Collection
Fascinated by the hair, make-up and styling you see in magazines and movies? It’s time now to showcase your hidden talent. Transform your model and win the wows of the audience!
Why You Need To Participate …
- Get recognized for your talents and creativity in creating beautiful hair, makeup and fashion!
Who We Are Looking For …
- Participants must be 26 years old and below.
- Each team must have a maximum of 4 (including the model)
What You Need To Take Note Of …
Preliminary Round: Aug 9, 2008 (Sat) 11am at Church Main Auditorium
- Theme: ‘All About Colours’ Spring/Summer 08 Collection. Form a team that consist of hair stylist, make-up artist and fashion designer.
- There should be no assistance.
- Models should not come with any make-up on their face and hair cannot be styled up before the competition
- Teams are given 90 minutes to complete their design.
- Photos of the participant’s entry will be taken after the make-up is done.
Hair stylist
- Participants are NOT allowed to use false hair, tanning oil, fake eyelashes and/or flippers in the competition. (Prelim only)
Fashion Designer
- Participant must make a dress from scratch using raw materials. Submit photos of raw materials used and a photo of the completed dress. These photos must be submitted in BOTH hard copy and soft copy on a CD.
- Your entry will be judged on the following criteria:
- Color blending | 30% |
- Overall skills | 30% |
- Look achievement | 20% |
- Stage presentation | 10% |
- Originality | 10% |
GRAND TOTAL | 100% |
Finals: AUG 31, 2008, 7pm
- Theme: ‘All About Colours’ Spring/Summer 08 Collection. Form a team that consist of hair stylist, make-up artist and fashion designer.
- There should be no assistance.
- Models should not come with any make-up on their face and hair cannot be styled up before the competition
- Teams are given 90 minutes to complete their design.
- Photos of the participant’s entry will be taken after the make-up is done.
- Participants ARE ALLOWED to use false hair (cannot cover more than 40% of head), tanning oil, fake eyelashes and/or flippers in the competition. (Finals only)
- The models will be asked to do a simple catwalk on the stage.
- There is no limitation on the style. Be creative!
- There should be no assistance.
- Finalists are required to attend all practices or meetings that are required in this competition.
- Participants showing inappropriate behavior will be disqualified, at the judges’ discretion.
- Your entry will be judged on the following criteria:
- Uniqueness and creativity | 40% |
- Stage presentation | 30% |
- Overall image | 20% |
- Voters’ choice | 10% |
GRAND TOTAL | 100% |
4. Iron Chef
This is the ultimate culinary battle! It is an opportunity for you to showcase your cooking skills and hidden secret recipes for a panel of judges. Whether it’s curry chicken or black pepper beef, can you impress the judges with your menu?
Who We Are Looking For …
Level |
26 years and below |
| 27 years and above |
What You Need To Take Note Of …
- Competition Date: Aug 10, 2008 (Sun) 2pm.
- Every cluster are to send maximum 2 participants only.
- Each participant is given an hour to cook a dish.
- A type of meat will be given and participants are to bring their own raw ingredients to cook up a dish.
- Each participant is only allowed to submit one dish.
- Participant may have one helper during the competition.
- Stove, gas and a wok will be provided.
- Costs incurred for the materials must be solely borne by the participant.
- Layout of the food on the dish all also be judged.
- Your entry will be judged on the following criteria:
Aesthetic value | 30% |
Taste and texture | 30% |
Originality of recipe | 20% |
Cleanliness of cooking area | 20% |
GRAND TOTAL | 100% |
5. Fastest Talker
Feeling caged? Feeling a need to express yourself? Come join this competition and be the fastest talker in City Harvest!
Who We Are Looking For …
- Anyone who are 26 years old and below.
What You Need To Take Note Of …
- Competition Date: Aug 16, 2008 (Sat) 2pm.
- 15-word sentence will be released 2 weeks before the event. (2nd August 2008).
- Each participant will be given a 15-word sentence and they will each have to read out the sentence in less than 4 secs with no errors.
- The fastest talker will win the challenge and walk home with great prizes!
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