Karaoke Idol IV - Final Six

After 4 months of stiff competition, on-stage antics and unbelievable performances, Newfoundland and Labrador’s Karaoke Idol IV is preparing to select its final winner! Advancing to the final round are Heather Thorne, Alice Malone, Kaela Bailey, Brian Callahan, Heather Davis, and Sharleene Skinner. These six super singers will square off this Thursday, May 11th, at the Bella Vista in St. John’s. With a $4,000 Grand Prize hanging in the balance, competition will be fierce! Charged with making the hard decision of a single final winner are judges Janet Cull, Lindsay Barr, and Rod Jackson.

Sixteen weeks ago over three hundred competitors began an auditory odyssey. Since January 19, hopefuls have performed in St. John’s, Marystown, Clarenville, Grand Falls, Deer Lake, Stephenville, St. Anthony, and Goose Bay. In every location, talent turnout was spectacular. Location’s used their own judges, with the Bella Vista in St. John’s using past winners of Karaoke Idols 1, 2 and 3 as judges in the preliminary rounds. Elimination rounds were staged in St. John’s, with two winners from each community traveling to the city to compete.

Sheldon Brake, General Manager of the Hotel Marystown, one of Karaoke Idol’s partner establishments, was emphatic about the participant’s talent, “The hidden talent in this province is amazing….I knew the people in this community would be out in full force to support their own”. Rick Young, owner and operator of the Bella Vista, shares Brake’s enthusiasm, “I’ve always believed in our local talent. I think music and song are deeply entrenched in our culture and in who we are as a people. Karaoke provided a means to display this great talent and I’m extremely proud of all of the contestants”.

Now, this Thursday night, the remaining six songsters will try to impress judges and audience members alike with phenomenal vocals, bold stage presence and a whole lot of originality. For these six, talent is matched only by resolve and competitive spirit. At this, the final level of the contest, each will reach deep, pull out the big guns and give their best performances to date. The Grand Prize winner will be announced Friday night at the big close-out bash with entertainment by the Kelly Ann Evans Band.

Both nights will be a showcase of the very best that Karaoke Idol has to offer. A thrilling night of fun and excitement is guaranteed for all. Ticket’s for Karaoke Idol’s final round are just $7 and can be purchased at the door, or by contacting the Bella Vista at 753-2352. Visit www.karaoketv.ca for more info.