Fox8 Cleveland Idol Competition 2010 - Cleveland Auto Show

Share your votes, opinions and Cleveland Idol news here. (Since there's no other place discussing it.) We've been updating this Cleveland Idol blog post since 2008. Here are the 9 finalists for the 2010 Cleveland Idol season! Good luck to all the contestants!


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2010 UPDATE - Here we go... The 2010 season of Cleveland Idol has begun. According to the email I received from FOX 8, fewer contestants were chosen this year so the odds of winning are greater. Along with that, they're giving tickets each night to one lucky contestant." From FOX 8: This year, we want all our “Cleveland Idol” contestants to feel like winners, so we will be randomly selecting one person from each night to win exclusive tickets from FOX 8. You could win tickets to Cedar Point, Kennywood, our Indians Suite, and more! Just by attending your audition you are entered for a chance to win!"

UPDATE 3/16/10 - Cleveland Idol 2010 has come to an end! After 9 nights of auditions and over 750 contestants, our judges have narrowed down the talent to 9 lucky finalists. Between now and March 26th, FOX 8 and the local Ford Stores will be reviewing the 9 finalist videos to determine who our Grand Prize winner will be for 2010. That Grand Prize Winner will receive airfare and hotel accommodations in sunny California plus 2 ticket to the American Idol Finale in May! These are tickets you cannot buy – so they'll be living like a star!!

From FOX 8: With the number of semi-finalists we have auditioning for Cleveland Idol, we are finding many of you have questions. Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions and hopefully this helps clear up any confusion.

FAQs:

1. Registration for Cleveland Idol auditions ended on 2/21/2010 at 11:59 PM. We are no longer accepting registrants for the 2010 competition.

2. Your audition information will be verified at registration. Days and times of auditions are as follows:
1. Saturday, 2/27 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
2. Sunday, 2/28 – registration 3:30 p.m., auditions 4:30-7:30 p.m.
3. Monday, 3/1 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
4. Tuesday, 3/2 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
5. Wednesday, 3/3 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
6. Thursday, 3/4 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
7. Friday, 3/5 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
8. Saturday, 3/6 – registration 5:30 p.m., auditions 6:30-9:30 p.m.
9. Sunday, 3/7 – registration 3:30 p.m., auditions 4:30-7:30 p.m.

3. Showing up earlier than your registration time is NOT necessary. However, we do ask people to be on time for their assigned registration period. Each night we will be auditioning over 75 people, so it is important that everyone arrive in a timely manner for registration in order for us to keep the show moving. Keeping this in mind, you will audition based on order of arrival so the first to arrive and register will be the first to audition.

4. Once you have auditioned you do NOT need to stay until the end. Finalists will NOT be announced that night, but instead will be announced after all auditions on or about 3/9/2010. Out of all the semi-finalists who try out from 2/27 – 3/7, nine (9) finalists will be named.

5. IMPORTANT: You MUST be 15 years of age to audition. IF YOU ARE UNDER 18, YOU MUST BRING A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITH YOU TO SIGN-OFF ON YOUR RELEASE FORMS.

6. If you registered to audition more than once and were assigned more than one audition date, please choose ONLY ONE DATE to attend. You will not be allowed to audition more than one time during the 2010 competition.

7. Your valid identification will be checked to receive your two (2) tickets into the Auto Show and when you register before the audition. You will pick up both tickets for the audition (one for you, and one for a guest). We do NOT need your guest’s name at will call.

8. Any song choice is fine, but it must be sung within a :60 second timeframe and must be accappella (without musical accompaniment). Please be prepared ahead of time. We will not have song lists for you to choose from at the show. You do not have to start at the top of the song.

9. Selling materials (i.e. CD’s of your original music) at the IX Center is strictly prohibited. Please do not bring these types of materials into the Auto Show.

10. You will be using a microphone and your audition will be filmed by a FOX 8 photographer.

11. This competition is neither related to “American Idol” nor will it affect your chances of auditioning for that show at a later date and time if you so choose.

13. There is no dress code, but you will be on an elevated stage and this is a family show, so keep that in mind.

We’ll see you at the show and good luck!

Thank you,

- The Fox 8 Cleveland Idol Team & Your Northeast Ohio Ford Stores

2009 UPDATE - I did not attend this year but many have. I've received lots of emails asking about the finalists and new information for this year's Cleveland Idol. I know Fox8 has little to no coverage on it, so if you have a video, want to vote for best contestant, have an opinion or experience, feel free to share it here in the comment section. My website seems to be the landing place for people interested in this event. Send me the videos or photos and I'll post them here. At least those looking to discuss it or those that have participated can have a place to post. Email me

2008 UPDATE - I attended and participated in Cleveland Idol on February 24th, 2008 and witnessed some really great auditions and talent from all over the Cleveland area. I had a nice laugh and chat with "The fan of Clay Aiken." I decided to post a blog topic about it due to the fact that there's nothing on the web covering Cleveland Idol 2008 and I know there were pictures/videos and contestants that would like some opinions or updates.

Stacey Frey, the Fox 8 morning news reporter was the Cleveland Idol emcee on the 24th and she was great. She kept the crowd going and had an upbeat personality during the three hour event. Thanks to Ford and Fox 8 for the fun, Cleveland Idol T-shirt and free tickets to the Auto show (Which is the second largest in the country.) Share your Cleveland Idol thoughts, winner picks, event pics, and story if you were there or participated. Good luck to the finalists!




Robin Swoboda, the emcee of Cleveland Idol Saturday, February 27th 2010. What can you say about Robin... She gets more gorgeous every year and she's the funniest woman in Cleveland. Kept the crowd and contestants laughing. She said I smelled good and started to sing "Cecilia" ... My favorite Cleveland personality ever.







Contestant Kimberly!