After over two months of auditions all over Southern CA, involving hundreds of talented young singers; O.C. ICON 2009 has its 30 finalists.
On Saturday, August 29th, the field of 200 semifinalists competed at The Village Theater in Orange, CA for music industry veterans and education professionals, as well as full houses of friends and family.
One winner from each of three age divisions will be chosen by a combination vote of scores from the celebrity judging panel and ballots cast by the live theater audience that evening. All audience members will cast votes for all three age divisions.
The three winners will each receive an identical prize package including: Professional Vocal Coaching, A 2-song Professional CD recorded at Studio 770 in Brea (which will include one original song written specifically for and with the young artists), a professional photography portfolio package from Lisa Renee Photography and their own music video produced by ASP Recordings.
O.C. ICON is an annual solo vocal competition open to Southern CA youth ages 7-18 and produced by WBZB Entertainment. The contest is a showcase opportunity for young singers and gives the 30 finalists a chance at a great prize package designed to help further their entertainment careers.
This year’s event will feature special guest appearances and performances by an array of International young stars, including: Malese Jow (“Bratz-The Movie” & Nickelodeon’s “Unfabulous”), The Ajuku Girls (new J-Pop bubblegum super group), Calvin Goldspink(UK Platinum recording artist, S-Club 8 and star of “Life is Wild” on The CW), Tyler Shamy (recording artist and featured Radio Disney Incubator Artist) and Sam Stone (Disney XD Channel’s Rock N Roll Superstar and actor: Nickeodeon’s “Zoey 101”).
The competition will also have celebrity judges from recording, television and theater. This year’s celebrity judging panel includes: Mark L. Walberg, host of Fox television’s “The Moment of Truth” and PBS’s “Antique Road Show”, Kye Brackett (Emmy Award-winning choreographer for Barry Manilow), Grammy-nominated singer and Orange County native, Cassie Miller and Suzy Sachs, talent development executive credited with launching the careers of Brendan Fraser and Hilary Swank.
David Sidoni, known for roles in Nickelodeon’s “Roundhouse”, Disney’s “Newsies” and hosting “Wheel of Fortune 2000” and “Bing!” will emcee the event.
WBZB Entertainment is a unique, non-profit, performing arts production company based in Southern California. Their primary mission is to create and provide exciting, professional performance opportunities for talented young people. In addition, their programs foster appreciation, participation and support for the performance arts in our communities.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, September 1st for the O.C. ICON 2009 Final Concert Event which will take place 6:30pm on Saturday, September 19th at The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
For more details on O.C. ICON and WBZB Entertainment, including ticketing information visit www.OCICON.com and www.WBZB.net online or call 951-371-5239. They can also be reached via email at info@wbzb.net.
O.C. ICON 2009 Finalists are:
7-10 Age Division
Justa Hoang 10 Pomona
Adrienne Caparaz 10 Walnut
Felicity Hayama 10 Corona
Melissa Diehl 10 Laguna Niguel
Hana Robinson 10 Irvine
Mary Desmond 10 Rancho Santa Margarita
Eve DeVault 9 Rancho Santa Margarita
Robynne French 8 Temecula
Wesley Ruby 9 Temecula
Samantha Murray 9 Cerritos
11-14 Age Division
Cassandra Hernandez 14 Temecula
Marisa DiCamillo 13 Santa Ana
Cole Fletcher 12 Santa Ana
Alexis Umathum 14 Temecula
Jordan Thomas 12 Bakersfield
Claudia Douge 15 Apple Valley
Eileen Mirabal 14 Santa Ana
Haleigh Bowers 14 Chino Hills
Olen Kittelsen 14 Irvine
Carson Leonti 13 Riverside
15-18 Age Division
Paterson Wolfgram 16 San Juan Capistrano
Amanda Thompson 17 Ontario
Brianna Provda 16 Santa Ana
Kadi Ellis 16 Huntington Beach
Danielle Jaen 15 Rancho Palos Verdes
Alex Geringer 16 Fullerton
Cara Borchardt 17 Rancho Cucamonga
Kaitlin Beard 16 Chatsworth
Bryana Brendis 18 San Marcos
Marna Rough 17 Newport Beach
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