17 LIVE ACTS MOVE ON TO SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST ROUND ONE! *updates 10-15-15

Join us in congratulating the 17 live musical acts who were selected to participate in the 2015 SL’s Got Talent Contest.  ROUND ONE will be held on Thursday, October 15th at 5 PM SLT. 

If the auditions were any indication of what to expect during the actual competition, we are in store for an amazing musical experience.

The Contestants

Column 1:  Ninna Jie, Liberytybelle Lyric, Singsong4U, Cordeliasloan

Column 2:  Jeffah, Katiaportugal Genesis, Divastone

Column 3:  Miss Cast, Toorealsom, Hedy

Column 4:  LeeWinegarden, Khiron Ametza, Angela McKeenan (Tzaryna Gracemont)

Column 4: Ladyrok, ManuAurell, Isabella, MillTycoon

Contest Judging Process

A panel of judges selected SL's Got Talent contestants from Open Mic Auditions held last week.  The judges are a group of distinguished venue owner and/or artists themselves.  They bring a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry in real life and in Second Life.   There are a total of eight judges.  They will rotate at each round. 

SL’s Got Talent is about providing a platform for contestants to help extend or jump start virtual live music career.  It is NOT a popularity contest.  During the contest rounds, the judges will execute the SLGT scoring system ranking each performer based on their performance at that specific round. The scores are tallied at each round to determine the contestants moving on to the next round.

Offical Contest Website:  www.slgottalent.com

Offical Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Your Limo to ROUND ONE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Agua%20Del%20Alma/200/23/25

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OPEN MIC AUDITIONS KICK-OFF SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST Kicking Off October 8th at 6pm SLT & 10th 7pm SLT

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The SL's GOT Talent Contest grooves into its third consecutive year on the Grid. On Thursday, October 8, 2015, starting at 6 PM SLT, the SL's GOT TALENT CONTEST officially kicks off with the OPEN MIC Auditions.  There will be a number of known and unknown Second Life performers gathering on the Bluebyrd Entertainment Resort sim to show off their stuff.  You do not want to miss the first opportunity to hear the amazing variety of talent from SL residents.  Additional auditions will be held on Saturday, October 10th, 3-4 PM SLT and 7-9 PM SLT.

SL’s GOT TALENT (SLGT) Contest was created and organized by Jackie Lefko, the owner of the SPEAKEASY. After debuting several new SL performers at her venue, Jackie’s brain started churning and Voila – the birth of SLGT in 2013.  She felt a contest would be a great opportunity for those looking for a unique opportunity to not only showcase their talent but to also engage in a personal challenge.  Other business owners agreed as they lined up to participate as Sponsors, Judges and Prize Contributors as follows:

Aly's Fine Art

Bluebyrd Entertainment

D1 Radio

Dude's Playground

Greased Ligtning

Keyboard Lounge

Music Soulmates

Nat's Jazz Club

PAM's Talk Show

PYRO AVATARS (Skins & Shapes)

Speakeasy

SRM Art Gallery, Museum & Performing Arts

Whispering Sands Live

White Tigers Islands Clubs, Resorts and Casinos

XtreamlyU Stream Rentals

  

   

SLGT contest is a great platform for seasoned SL performers to expand his or her reach and for a new comer to jump start an SL music career.  And, most importantly, some may need some Lindens to pay your tiers.  Speaking of Lindens, what is the REAL incentive here - PRIZES.  

Contest winners can expect the following prizes:

1ST PLACE WINNER: 

$25,000L CASH

Customized SLGT Winner Trophy (picture shown)

Spotlight Feature article in SL ENQUIRER Newspaper (WWW.SLENQUIRER.COM)

Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

2ND PLACE WINNER: 

$15,000L CASH

Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

3RD PLACE WINNER: 

$10,000L CASH

Showcase performance at a sponsor venue.

To learn more about the how the contest will be judged and to remain current with SLGT happenings, visit the official contest web site: http://www.slgottalent.com and/or https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Here is your taxi to attend SL’s GOT TALENT contest auditions:   http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Agua%20Del%20Alma/169/208/29


Contact:  Jackie Lefko (jackielefko@gmail.com)

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BUBBLES WINS 2014 SL’s GOT TALENT CONTEST

On Sunday, September 21, 2014, all contestants, sponsors, judges and contest followers gathered at The Nile Lotus Ballroom to hear the winners announced. The contest started with 11 performances during Round one, seven in Round 2 and five in the final round.  The judges had a difficult task in selecting winners from this exceptional line-up of live SL performers. 

The final round proved to be an unique musical experience for both the audience and the contestants.  The excitement was primarily due to the challenge the five finalists were given to perform one song acapella and the second song with chosen musical backup.  The judges listened and scored each performer, which yielded the following winners:

1ST PLACE - BUBBLES (Trinity Ermintrood)

2nd PLACE - LUVOFMUSIC

3RD PLACE - NAZIRAH AVOR

Prize money was increased compliments of Stone Vayandar, White Tigers Islands, Resorts & Clubs.  Original prize money was $10K, 5K, & 3K.  The winners received $15K, 10k & 5K.  And, compliments of Linda Sautereau, Nat's Jazz Club, Honorable Mention prizes of $1K each was awarded to Mark (Singit2ya) and Mizanah.

Lefko Entertainment would like to extend special thanks to all the Sponsors and Judges who volunteered their time and resources to make the 2014 SL’s Got Talent Event a success.

For contest details, see official web site:  www.slgottalent.com

and Facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Contact: jackielefko@gmail.com 

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SL's Got Talent News: ELECTRIYING PERFORMANCES MOVE 8 CONTESTANTS TO ROUND 2- Tuesday, September, 16th at 7 pm slt

Round One of SL’s Got Talent was electrifying!  A full SIM and many more live music lovers listened to an eclectic line-up of performers. The first goal for all contestants was to move on to  Round Two, which will be held on Tuesday, 16 September 2014 starting at 7 PM  SLT at The Nile Lotus Ballroom, TriBeCa City.

The contestants moving on to Round Two are as follows:

1.  Ambrosia Kamala

2.  Bubbles (Trinity Ermintrood)

3.  Donnie Tryce

4.  Mark (Singingit2ya Resident)

5   Nazirah Avro

6.  Mizanah Resident

7.  Luvofmusic Resident

8.  Nic Tebaldi

VISIT and LIKE official SLGT FB Page and WEB SITE to stay current with contest happenings:

www.slgottalent.com

https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Here is your limo to the remaining contest Rounds:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TriBeCa%20City/247/142/22

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  jackielefko@gmail.com

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12 LIVE ACTS MOVE ON TO SL’s GOT TALENT ROUND ONE!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Join us in congratulating the twelve live musical acts who were selected to participate in the 2014 SL’s Got Talent Contest.  ROUND ONE will be held on Saturday, September 13^th at 7 PM SLT. 

If the auditions were any indication of what to expect during the actual competition, we are in store for an amazing musical experience.

The Contestants

ROW 1:  Ambrosia Kamala, Bubbles (Trinity Ermintrood), Donnie Tryce, Luvofmusic;  ROW 2: Mark (Singingit2ya), Mizanah, MrPnutt, Mystique Xtatica (lilchuckles); ROW 3: ℵﾑzĨяαн (nazirah Avro), Nic Tebaldi, PhillipMoura and Master Lysios & RhesaAderyn.

Contest Judges

A PANEL OF JUDGES selected SL's Got Talent contestants from Open Mic Auditions held last week.  The judges are a ground of distinguished venue owner and/or artists themselves.  They bring a wealth of experience in the entertainment industry in real life and in Second Life.   There are a total of eight judges.  They will rotate at each round.  Let’s meet them!

Angela Love. Manger, Speakeasy and Nile Lotus Ballroom @ TriBeCa City

BlueAngel Magnifico. Past:  PureLife Lodge co-Owner. Now: Runaround Sue’s Co-Owner

Chase Naverre. RL R&B Recording Artist, Chase Naverre Project Founder, Austin City Limits Owner.

Indea Vaher.  Accomplished RL & SL Painter, SRM Museum & Performing Arts Center Owner

Silvianne. Music Soulmates Owner

Linda Santeau. Nat’s Jazz Club Owner

MrScorpio Aeon. Stinger’s Music Lounge Owner and 2013 SLGT Contestant

Contest Judging Process

SL’s Got Talent is about providing a platform for contestants to help extend or jump start virtual live music career.  It is NOT a popularity contest.  During the contest rounds, the judges will execute the SLGT scoring system ranking each performer based on their performance at that specific round. The scores are tallied at each round to determine the contestants moving on to the next round.

Offical Contest Website:  www.slgottalent.com

Offical Facebook Page:   https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Your Limo to ROUND ONE: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TriBeCa%20City/224/110/21

 Contact: jackielefko@gmail.com

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ATTENTION SL PERFORMERS! OPEN MIC AUDITIONS FOR SL’S GOT TALENT KICKS-OFF

STILL TIME TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND SHOW OFF YOUR STUFF:
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TriBeCa%20City/184/113/21

VISIT OFFICIAL SLGT CONTEST WEBSITE:  www.slgottalent.com
LIKE US ON FB:   https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent


If you haven’t submitted your application yet, apply now. 

Apply Here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1csIMikV97yLZcKIHYMJlURHKbKDrDptwyARIhMW8dkI/viewform

Reasons to Apply

PRIZES 

1ST PLACE WINNER: 

$10,000L CASH

Customized SLGT Winner Trophy (picture shown)
One-of-a-Kind "2014 SLGT Contest Winner" T-Shirt

Spotlight Feature article in SL ENQUIRER Newspaper (WWW.SLENQUIRER.COM)

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental ($1500L value)

One-hour showcase appearance @SPEAKEASY or LITTLE BOX THEATRE

One-hour showcase appearance @Nile Lotus Ballroom

2ND PLACE WINNER: 

$5,000L CASH

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental (or cash equivalent)

One Month Advertising in SL ENQUIRER ($1000L value)

Perform as opening act @SPEAKEASY or LITTLE BOX THEATRE

Perform as opening act @Nile Lotus Ballroom

3RD PLACE WINNER: 

$3,000L CASH

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental (or cash equivalent)

One Month Advertising in SL ENQUIRER ($1000L value)

Perform as opening act @SPEAKEASY or LITTLE BOX THEATRE

Perform as opening act @ Nile Lotus Ballroom

For more information about SL’s Got Talent visit: www.slgottalent.com

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OPEN MIC AUDITIONS KICK-OFF 2014 SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST 4 SEPTEMBER On Thursday, September 4, 2014, starting at 1 PM SLT

OPEN MIC AUDITIONS KICK-OFF 2014 SL’S GOT TALENT CONTEST 4 SEPTEMBER 

On Thursday, September 4, 2014, starting at 1 PM SLT, the SL's GOT TALENT CONTEST officially kicks off with the OPEN MIC Auditions.

  There will be a number of known and unknown Second Life performers gathering on the TiBeCa City sim to show off their stuff.  You do not want to miss the first opportunity to hear the amazing variety of talent from SL residents.  Additional auditions will be held on Saturday, September 6th, 1-3 PM SLT and 5-7 PM SLT.

SL’s GOT TALENT (SLGT) Contest was created and organized by Jackie Lefko, CEO of Lefko Entertainment and owner of the famous SPEAKEASY.  The 2013 SLGT Contest proved to be a very successful endeavor to  help new and existing live performers to not only showcase their talent but to also accelerate their careers.  As the 2013 WINNER, RICKYLIVEMUSIC* is now one of the most sort after live performers in Second Life. And many other last year contestants have also experienced positive developments in their live performance careers.

The contest continues to attract the support of business owners as they line up to participate as Sponsors, Judges and Prize Contributors including the following:

   

•   Chase Naverre Project (CNP)
•   DEPHT
•   Diavonn's Apparel Shop
•   Doc's Blues Heaven
•   Little Box Theatre
•   Lyrical Rose Management
•   Music Soulmates
•   Nat's Jazz Club
•   Nile Lotus Ballroom
•   Sigs by Scorpia
•   Speakeasy
•   SRM Sunrise Museum
•   Stinger's Music Lounge
•   TRAX Live Music Resource Center
•   TriBeCa City
•   White Tiger Clubs & Resorts

It is still not too late to join this distinguished roster of Contest Sponsors. Contact Jackie Lefko for a Sponsorship Package or pick one at the official contest venue (taxi provided below). 

The SLGT contest is a great platform for seasoned SL performers to expand his or her reach and for a new comer to jump start an SL music career.  And, most importantly, some may need some Lindens to pay your tiers.  Speaking of Lindens, what is the REAL incentive here - PRIZES.  

There will be THREE OFFICIAL WINNERS:

1ST PLACE WINNER:

$10,000L CASH

One-of-a-Kind "2014 SLGT Contest Winner" T-Shirt

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental (or CASH equivalent)

Featured article in SL ENQUIRER Newspaper

and MORE.

2ND PLACE WINNER:

$5,000L CASH

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental (or CASH equivalent)

and MORE.

3RD PLACE WINNER:

$3,000L CASH

TRAX Listening Booth Set-up & One Month Rental (or CASH equivalent)

and MORE.

To remain current with SLGT happenings, visit the official contest Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/slgottalent

Here is your taxi to attend all 2014 SL’s GOT TALENT contest events:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/TriBeCa%20City/216/109/24

*Visit RICKYLIVEMUSIC Facebook Page here: https://www.facebook.com/rickyaliveproductions

 Contact:  Jackie Lefko (jackielefko@gmail.com)

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SL's Got Talent: RICARDO WINS 2013 SLGT CONTEST!

On the evening of Saturday, September 21, 2013, many gathered at the Wynchester Hope City Open Venue and others listened on the Contest Stream as seven (7) wonderful singers graced us with their amazing talent.  Each contestant performed two songs for the six judges and live audience. What an amazing evening!  The JUDGES collaborated and admit to how difficult it was to select the winners.   During a special awards event last evening, the 2013 SL’s GOT TALENT WINNERS were announced:

• 1ST PLACE WINNER:  RICARDO (rickylivemusic)
• 2nd PLACE WINNER:  JENNA ODISARK
• 3rd  PLACE WINNER: THE BALLADEER

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7 CONTESTANTS MOVE TO SL’s GOT TALENT CONTEST FINAL ROUND!- Announcing the Winners on September 22 @ 8 pm SLT

WOW!  WOW! WOW!  Round 2 of SL’s Got Talent left everyone speechless!  

The thirteen amazing performers showed they all have talent last night during Round 2.  It was just amazing! The Judges had a tough job as they collaborated during the event to select the Final Round contestants.  Audience voting occurred during the two hours following the event.  At the end of the day, the Judges made the decision as we publicized initially.  The contestants receiving the highest popular votes are as follows:

•    The Balladeer = 48 popular votes

•    Ricardo (rickylivemusic) = 28 popular votes

•    KokoIncognito = 21 popular votes

The judges' selection is based on a scoring process.  Each judge keeps his or her individual score on a scorecard that was provided by the Contest organizers.  Those scores are then averaged and contestants are selected accordingly.  Based on the judges' scoring during Round 2, the following contestants will move to the FINAL ROUND (in alphabetical order):

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