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Rising Star Application Form

AUDITIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.

We will accept application forms in the Junior Vocal, Junior Dance and Youth Dance divisions. Please email Vicki at vmckinney@theex.com or call 416-263-3807 if you would like more information.

You will have to UPLOAD your audition video on to youtube. There are no live auditions.

Accept and/or regret letters will be sent out towards the end of June.

 

NEW THIS YEAR!

1. Video Submissions Required for Auditions

In order to qualify for an audition, applicants MUST submit a performance video by posting video on You Tube. 

2. REVISED Grand Champion Categories

There will be Grand Champion Awards presented in two categories at the 2010 CNE:
       Junior Division (performers 6 to 12 years of age) and
       Youth Division (performers 13 to 21 years of age)

PLEASE NOTE:
       Adults 21 years and over are not eligible to compete in the CNE’s Rising Star
       Talent Competition in 2010.

3. Auditions will NOT take place in Shopping Malls in 2010

Please also note that Rising Star auditions will NOT be taking place in Greater Toronto Area (GTA) shopping malls this year.  

For further info please email vmckinney@theex.com

 HELPFUL WEB SITES TO DOWNLOAD MUSIC (without background vocals)

www.karaoke-version.com

www.musicalcreations.com

 

See link below for online Rising Star Application Form

 

 

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More Information:
http://www.theex.com/forms.php?form=105

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38th Annual Ambassador of the Fairs

Congratulations to Angela Curtis of the Ilderton Agricultural Society as the winner of the 38th annual Ambassador of the Fairs Competition. Over 70 young men and women aged 18 to 25, winners of local fairs across Ontario, competed in the final round of the three-day competition held in the Queen Elizabeth Theatre on Sunday, August 23. Finalists showcased their poise, self-confidence and knowledge of Canadian agriculture and, after much deliberation, the judges were proud to announce Angela as this year's winner.  

Sincere congratulations also go to the top seven finalists and congeniality winner who placed in this order:

First Runner-up: Jennara Field - Glencoe Agricultural Society
Second Runner-up: Kathryn Walton - Embro and Zorra Agricultural Society
Top Seven: Karla Kerrigan - Forest Agricultural Society
Top Seven: Madison Riddolls - Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society
Top Seven: Mackenzie Carruthers - Lucknow Agricultural Society
Top Seven: Taylor Gordon - New Liskeard Agricultural Society
Congeniality Award: Jacob Rowe - Wallacetown Agricultural Society

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The Cat Show
August 28 & 29th - 10 am to 5 pm ----- Cafe Soleil, Direct Energy Centre

Let the sun shine in as our fine feline friends convene at the 2010 CNE on Saturday, August 28th and Sunday, August 29th for the 40th Annual Cat Show. From 10 am in the morning to 5 pm in the evening, more than 125 cats from across Ontario will be showcased in display and in competition.

Canada’s Largest Flower and Vegetable Competition

Do you have a green thumb? Show off the fruits of your labour in Canada’s largest flower and vegetable growing competition!

Stay tuned for entry information!

EXpress Yourself Art Competition
Open to youth aged 13 to 24

A project of the CNE's volunteer Youth Advisory Group, the new EXpress Yourself Art Competition is now open! Youth aged 13 to 24 are invited to enter their work in any of the following media: Photography, Drawings, Paintings, Sculptures or Videos. The winner in each of the four categories receives a $500 cash prize!

Categories:

  • Junior CNE Theme
  • Junior General Theme
  • Senior CNE Theme
  • Senior General Theme

Entry Deadline: Wednesday, June 30
Early Bird Deadline: 
Wednesday, June 16

To view entries to date, visit the official Facebook Page of the competition:
CNE EXpress Yourself Art Competition Facebook Page

Good luck and we look forward to seeing your work!

More Information:
Click here for additional details about the EXpress Yourself Art Competition