Are you in it to win it?
Then you may be the first Wellington Idol

Neighborhood News Group
Posted Dec. 12, 2011

WELLINGTON — Think you’ve got what it takes to be named the first Wellington Idol? If you do, you just might find yourself $750 richer to show for it.

The village has just put out a call to all singers, singing groups, dancers and dancing troupes who live in Wellington or attend a Wellington school.

Along with the $750 grand prize, three runners-up will walk away with $250 each and the top 12 finalists will perform on the Village’s Comcast Channel 18.

Contestants must be at least eight years old as of Feb. 1, 2012, must reside in Wellington or attend a Wellington school and cannot be professional performers.

Contestants will be divided into three age groups: ages 8 to 12; ages 13 to 17; and ages 18 and older.

Applicants must register in person on any of the following dates and places:

• Dec. 5-21: Applicants may register at the Wellington Community Center at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd. Monday-Thursday between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. or Sundays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

• Jan. 4-5: Applicants may register at Village Park at 11700 Pierson Rd. between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.

• Jan. 7: Applicants may register at Village Park at 11700 Pierson Rd. between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

To register, applicants must submit an application form, proof of age such as a birth certificate or photo ID, and one head-shot along with a non-refundable fee of $20 per individual or $40 per group payable to the Village of Wellington.

Contestants must also submit an audition tape no longer than three minutes on a non-returnable CD or DVD.

Entries selected for a live audition will be contacted no later than Jan. 17. Live auditions will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater Jan. 20-22, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eight performers from each age group will be selected to perform in the semifinals Jan. 27-28 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The top four performers from each age group will then compete in the finals Feb. 10-11 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

For the official rules and application forms, stop by City Hall, the Wellington Community Center or go online to the Events section at wellingtonfl.gov.

For questions, send an e-mail to jpiconcelli@wellingtonfl.gov or call Cultural Program and Facilities Manager Joe Piconcelli at (561) 791-4756.