It was only a year ago when Filipino talents Joel Cruz and Lyda Shyla Roxas shined at the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) 2011 held in Ireland. Although neither contestant won the championship, both managed to reach top five. Joel Cruz missed almost bagged the crown, losing only to champion Marc Hatem of Lebanon.
This year the KWC finals will be held in Finland from November 28 to December 2. The Philippines will have another chance to shoot for the title again. Under the leadership of Cris Llamo, KWC Philippines will be holding the country-wide search beginning on August 17. The national finals will be held in Metro Manila on September. For more details, visit KWC Philippines online at www.kwcphilippines.com and the KWC Philippines Facebook page at www.facebook.com/kwcphilippines. Full press release follows.
The search for the 2012 Filipino Karaoke World Champions begin
KWC PHL Online Application is Now Open
Preparations are underway for the opening of the auditions for the 2012 Karaoke World Championships (KWC) Philippine Trials. One male and one female will get a chance to be the next Karaoke World Champion and represent the Philippines in the 2012 KWC World Finals in Finland from November 28 to December 2.
Dubbed as the Battle of the Champions, the 2012 KWC Philippine Trials is open to all male and female Amateur Singing Contest Champions from year 2010 up to May 2012, Amateur according to KWC International Rules, 18 years old and above, Filipino citizen and eligible to travel outside the country. All interested participants must register online at www.kwcphilippines.com.
Auditions for the First Level Trials will be held in three key metro cities: Visayas (Cebu City), August 17 and 18; Luzon (Metro Manila), August 21 to 25 and Mindanao (Davao City), August 31 and September 1. Exact audition venues will be announced soon. Chosen male and female qualifiers will advance to the National Trials. The National Trials will be held in Metro Manila on September.
“We are calling all qualified Amateur Singing Contest Champions out there. This is your chance to showcase your talent in the global arena! Join the 2012 KWC Philippine Trials and be the next Filipino Male and Female Karaoke Champions to conquer the world,” said Cris Llamo, KWC Philippines President. “
The 2012 KWC Philippine Champions will take home Php100,000 cash, plus an all-expense paid trip to Finland and other exciting prizes.
KWC is the biggest and most prestigious karaoke event started by Oy KWC Organization Ltd., Finland since 2003. Yearly, KWC brings together top amateur karaoke singers from more than 30 countries and provides the opportunity to showcase their amazing talents to the world.
For more details, log on to www.kwcphilippines.com or visit the KWC Philippines Facebook community.