Frequently Asked Questions
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Is music accompaniment allowed during the auditions?
Yes it is allowed, but music accompaniment is not a judging criterion for the Vocal Categories.
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May I know what a Minus-One CD is?
A Minus-One CD is a play-along music CD that contains only the accompaniment to the song without the singer's voice. It is available at all major music outlets.
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What if I can't find the Minus-One track for my song?
You can choose to sing without music, i.e. 清唱. However we wish to inform you that it will be to your disadvantage as judges will have more difficulty judging your tempo.
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Can I participate in more than 1 category?
Yes you can. However, each contestant can participant in each category only once, except for Original Composition category where multiple entries are accepted.
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When is the closing date for registrations?
The closing date is 30 November 2008 5 December 2008 for Vocal Categories,
15 December for Street Dance and 20 December 2008 for Original Composition.
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Where will auditions for Vocal Solo and Vocal Group Categories be held?
Auditions will be held at Red Dot Traffic Building, 28 Maxwell Road. The nearest MRT station is Tanjong Pagar.
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What musical instruments are available for use during the auditions?
This is optional, but if you wish to, you can bring your own instrument(s) to the auditions. Take note that no instruments will be provided.
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I would like to participate in the Original Composition Category, I can compose but I cannot sing. Help!
You may seek help from your friend(s) to sing the song for you. In the event that your entry is chosen, a live performance had to be given during the Grand Finals.
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Can I go down anytime during the audition dates that you have stated?
I'm afraid not, due to the limited time slots allocated each day.
Our Liaison Officers will contact you 2 weeks prior the start of our auditions to fix an appointment. If you cannot make it on the allocated time slot, do call our liaison officers and they will try to allocate another time slot for you.
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Can I choose the audition date that is more convenient for me? I may not be able to make it for the slot given to me.
You can request for a change in the audition date only if we happen to hold our auditions on that requested day.
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What documents are required for the auditions?
For all Categories: Identification Card/Student Pass/Driving License, and registration fees.
For Vocal Categories: Your music accompaniment.
For Street Dance Category: Dance costumes.
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How much time are we given to perform during the auditions?
Due to time constraint, you might not be able to complete the entire song. An official will notify you when to stop.
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Who are the judges?
For Vocal Categories, judges are music instructors from Ocean Butterflies Music Forest.
For Original Composition Category, judges are music instructors from Touch Music Publishing.
For Street Dance Category, judges are dance instructors from Studio Wu.
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Can I take part in other song writing competitions if I am taking part in Original Composition category for Impresario?
Yes, you can. However, you are not allowed to submit the same compositions.
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If I have something on at the last minute, can I still change the audition time slot?
Although this is possible, we would discourage you to do so. Should the need arises, please contact our liaison officers immediately.
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How or when will we know the results of the auditions?
Results of the auditions, latest, will be announced 2 weeks from the end of all auditions. Due to the large number of participating contestants, we regret to inform you that only contestants who had successfully entered the semi-finals, will be notified by phone and/or email. For the other contestants, an email will be sent to notify you of the results.
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Where can I get more information about Impresario and her updates?
Do check this website frequently for updates. Alternatively, you may drop us an email at info@cacimpresario.com, or contact our Liaison Officers Teh Han Ming (9720 9690) or Ng Jia Mei (9630 9870) for more details.
Upcoming Event
30 Nov 2008 5 December 2008
Registration Deadline for
Vocal Solo, Vocal Duet/Group.
10, 11, 17, 18 Dec 2008
Vocal Categories Auditions
Music Forest [getting there]
21 Dec 2008 [Latest]
Vocal Categories Auditions
K Box Cineleisure [getting there]
14 Dec 2008
Vocal Walk-in Auditions
K Box Orchard Cineleisure [getting there]
15 Dec 2008
Registration Deadline for
Street Dance.
20 Dec 2008
Registration Deadline for
Original Composition.
24 Dec 2008
Submission Deadline for
Original Composition.
4 Jan 2009
Vocal Solo Quarter Finals
K Box K Union Orchard Cineleisure [getting there]
11 Jan 2009
Street Dance Heats
8 Feb 2009
Impresario 2009 Semi-Finals
28 Feb 2009
Impresario 2009 Grand Finals