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Making the most of a year as Georgina’s Idol
Georgina
May 21, 2008 08:32 PM
By: Daniel Perry Special to the Advocate
When the interview begins, Georgina Idol winner Vicky Bond is shy and soft-spoken.
She shows off the new piano she bought with her prize money from winning the Idol contest last year then begins to play.
She has an incredible singing voice, but her mother senses she is holding something back and asks shy. Vicky then changes from a shy, Grade 8 student to the confident musician that won last year’s contest. She sings in a beautiful pitch many seasoned vocalists would envy.
Her booming voice sounded even louder in her small bedroom and it becomes clear why the talented vocalist and musician impressed the Idol judges so much.
Vicki, 13, became the youngest Georgina Idol winner last August and her talent continues to grow.
During her time as Idol, she was invited to perform at several events, including the Eaglewood Folk Festival, at a benefit concert at the Stephen Leacock Theatre, the Georgina Business Excellence Awards gala and sing the national anthem at a professional hockey game.
“I was honoured to be invited to each of these events, but my biggest thrill was being invited to attend the taping of the Canadian Idol at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s John Basset theatre,” she said.
“Seeing all the behind the scenes production was very exciting. I’ve watched the show on television before, but I never realized so much goes on away from the camera.”
The Town of Georgina and Sutton Agricultural Society are holding open auditions for the fifth annual Georgina Idol competition on Sunday, June 8 starting at 10 a.m.
Anyone between the ages of 13 and 18, who is a permanent resident of the Town of Georgina and has a great singing voice, is invited to come out for an audition to showcase his or her talent.
From the entries, the judges will choose 10 finalists to compete on the opening night of the 153rd Sutton Fair and Horse Show, following the Sutton Fair Ambassador contest, for the grand prize of $1000 and the honour of being named Georgina’s Idol.
Open auditions will be held at the Stephen Leacock Theatre in Keswick
Each contestant is required to pay a non-refundable $10 registration fee to be eligible to compete.
Payment is required with submission of registration. Cheques are to be made payable to Town of Georgina Georgina Idol Contest.
The final competition will be held Aug. 7. Forms can also be downloaded from www.town.georgina.on.ca or www.georginamall.com
Registration forms may be faxed to the town at 905-476-1475 or mailed to Town of Georgina Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Road, R.R.#2, Keswick, ON, L4P 3G1.
Attention: Georgina Idol Contest
Deadline for applications and registration fee is May 30.