want to host or enter?
2008 has seen the introduction of the inaugural ‘Lip Sync World Champs’ (LSWC).
In short, the ‘LSWC’ is 'karaoke on caffeine' or a version of the 'Euro vision song contest without the singing' where contestants delve into the abyss of abstract performance art miming a musical performance (sing, interpretive dance, etc) to backing music.
For many, Lip Sync really all began when video killed the radio star & is a pilgrimage of sorts for those commemorating the 20th anniversary of the final episode of the inspirational iconic USA TV music show ‘Solid Gold’ in July 1988.
Regardless of its origins, Lip Sync is an art form & an intricate part of the entertainment industry utilised during film clip production, choreography, stage rehearsals, shopping centre & TV appearances & even Olympic Games opening ceremonies!
Lip Sync is used as often as proactive face cream by many artists including the pioneers of the art form ‘Milli Vanilli’, through to modern day disciple’s & alleged offenders such as ‘Ashley Simpson’ & ‘Fifty Cent’ and more recently to a certain extent by Lin Miaoke & Yang Peiyi at the 2008 Olympic Games.
‘LSWC’ Australian qualifying rounds were staged in July, please see competition results below.
‘LSWC’ World Qualifying Rounds will take place on Wed 27th, Thur 28th & Fri 29th of August with the Grand Final on Sat 30th Aug at ‘Kittys O’Shea’s’, Darwin, NT. Ph#08 8941 7947.
The competition is open to solo, duo & group performances however only solo artists will have the opportunity to be crowned the World Champion.
Sensational prizes including a cash booty are up for grabs along with the priceless prestige of the title which will be worth its weight in gold to any Lip Sync devotee.
A brief overview of judging criteria includes precise or unique interpretation, showmanship, technique & interpretive dance/movement.
For further information, please contact Johnny Fortune: 0417 706537
2008 'LSWC' Performer Stats:
Northern Territory (NT). TBA
Queensland (QLD): 'Rock N Roll Rossco'.
Age: 49. Occupation: Upholstery.
Performing: 'Eve Of Destruction'.
Musical Influences : Rock & Roll thur to Jazz
Showbiz Quote: 'Anything too stupid to be said is sung'.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT): 'Britney Beers'.
Age: 33. Occupation: Teacher
Performing: 'Hit me Baby' (one more time)
Musical Influences: Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyonce, etc.
Showbiz Quote: 'I did not have implants, I just had a growth spurt'.
Victoria (VIC): 'The Outlaw LinzMan'.
Age: 32. Occupation: Advertising Consultant
Performing: “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”.
Musical Influences: Slayer, Megadeth, Slipknot, Carcass, Cannibal Corpse, Kenny Rogers etc
Show Biz Quote: “What kind of music do I play? I play both kinds.. Country *And* Western!”
South Australia (SA): 'Diva Di'
Age: 40 (life begins). Occupation: Systems
Analyst.
Performing:
'Big Spender'.
Musical Influences: Love All music.
Show Biz Quote: 'Hope I die before I
get old'.
New Zealand NZ: M.C LOUD
Age: 34. Occupation: Concrete Placer
Performing: MC HAMMER - 'You can't touch this'.
Musical Influences: Grand Master Flash and the furious five, Cool and the Gang,
etc.
Show Biz Quote: 'Born to Perform'
World Qualifying Rounds. Darwin, NT. 'Kitty O’Sheas’. Ph#08 8941 7947.
Heat 1: Wed 27-8-08 (place getters progress to WC Final)
Heat 2: Thur 28-8-08 (place getters progress to WC Final)
World Champs Grand Final: Sat 30/8/08. Darwin, NT. 'Kitty O’Sheas’.
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