SongBurst Karaoke Style Singing Competition February 14, 2009

SINGING COMPETITION RETURNS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY MARKET PLACE
Costa Mesa, CA--- SongBurst Junior and Adult Singing Competition at the Orange County Market Place will return by popular demand to the swap meet at the O. C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. The karaoke-style event presented by Karaoke Scene Magazine and sponsored by the Market Place, will kick off the qualifying round segment beginning Saturday, February 14. These rounds held in two divisions: adults 18 years and over and juniors 17 years and under, will have singers vying for a spot in the finals and more than $3,000 in cash awards and savings bonds.
Other qualifying rounds will be held Saturdays, February 21, 28 and March 7. Up to five finalists per division will be selected each date. The SongBurst finals will be held Saturday, March 21.
Pre-registration is not required but there is a $5 entry fee. Interested participants may sign up as follows at the Westside Stage on any of the qualifying round dates: Juniors, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with singing beginning at 11 a.m. and Adults, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. sign ups with singing beginning at 1 p.m.
The grand prize winner in the adult division receives a $1,000 cash award. Second place receives $500; third place, $300; fourth place, $200 and fifth place, $100.
In the junior division, first place receives a $1,000 U.S. savings bond; second place, $500 savings bond and third place, $200 savings bond.
All placings receive an award plaque. Every participant receives a ribbon and the finalists receive a special medal.
For more information about SongBurst 2009 call 714-826-2212 or visit www.karaokescene.com.
More information on the Orange County Market Place is available at www.ocmarketplace.com or by calling 949-723-6660. Entering its 40th year, the
swap meet features nearly 1,000 vendors every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to
4 p.m. offering a variety of products and services. Also included is an artisans’ and crafters’ section, fresh produce, hair salons, gourmet foods-to-go,
numerous food concessions and much more. General admission is $2. Children 12 and under are free. Free parking is
available as well as preferred parking for $5.

Official Website: http://www.ocmarketplace.com