Quick questions:
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, the registration fee is $10.
Do I have to sing in English or French? Or can I sing in my own language?
You can sing in English, French, or your own language.
However, competitors are encouraged to sing in English or French to show the unity of Canadians.
How many songs do I have to prepare?
You can prepare up to three songs. But you will be allowed to sing only one during the audition.
What do I need to bring to the audition?
- Two pieces of valid ID (one of which must be a photo ID, which can be your student card)
- Instrumental music CD
- Original copy of your registration form (if you registered by fax)
- Registration fee of $10
Can I use, say, MP3 instead of a CD?
No. Only instrumental music CD's are allowed. No MP3's, VCD's, DVD's, karaoke discs, tapes, or anything else.
Can I bring my own instrument instead of a CD?
Instruments will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How do competitors advance to the next round of the competition?
See this chart.
What are the prizes?
If you make it to the top 3 in the Chinese Community Competition, you get:
- 3rd Place: $100 cash, plus one wireless microphone courtesy of HDTV & Electronics
- 2nd Place: $200 cash, plus one wireless microphone courtesy of HDTV & Electronics
- 1st Place: $300 cash, plus one piece of valuable merchandise courtesy of HDTV & Electronics
If you make it to the top 3 in the Final Competition, you also get:
- 3rd Place: $250 cash plus a trip to Las Vegas, USA
- 2nd Place: $500 cash plus a trip to Paris, France
- 1st Place: $1000 cash plus a trip to anywhere in Asia
Are there any obligations if I win?
There are a number of obligations if you win in the Final.
Please refer to the Terms and Conditions and Competition Rules for further information.
Where can I get a registration form?
For the Chinese Community Audition? Here.
How do I submit my registration?
- Fax the completed form to (416) 292-9215 and bring the original to the Audition
- Bring it to CCC's office in person
- Mail it to CCC
How do I pay the registration fee?
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- If registering in person, please pay the registration fee in cash when you register
- If registering by fax, please pay the registration fee in cash at the Audition when you hand in the original copy of your registration form
Do I get a second chance if I lose?
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If you lose the Chinese Community Audition, you still can try again in the Open Audition.
You will have to register again (with the Canadian Multicultural Council) and pay the $10 registration fee again.
Note that you will have only 1 day's time to reregister.
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If you lose the Chinese Community Competition,
you will not have a second chance
since it will be already past the deadline for registering in the Open Audition.
Your question not answered here?
Please check the “terms and conditions” on the back page of the application form
and the competition rules first.
If you are still unsure, just email your question to info@cccgt.org.
Updated: 2008/03/26