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April / May '02

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"KaraokeFest 2002" sets sail aboard the world famous "Queen Mary" on Sunday, May 19th and this is one cruise you won't want to miss. We have a great day planned for all of the "Queen's" passengers so book your passage right now to take advantage of the low $5.00 ticket price (tickets will be $10.00 after May 10th). You may order your tickets online at the "KaraokeFest 2002" section of this site or call (714) 826-2212.

Congratulations to all of the nominees for the "Karaoke Golden Achievement Awards!" The nominees were selected from region-wide voting (both online and physical ballot) by you, the Karaoke community. Thousands of ballots were cast. These distinguished individuals and venues need and deserve your support so please come and help us honor your choices for these awards.

We are happy to announce that KZLA radio has joined the "Fest" this year and will be there with all the "fixin's" including their prize wagon and tent located adjacent to the entrance of the "KaraokeFest" gangplank. Be sure to stop by and say hello to the KZLA folks as you enter or leave the main showroom.

Right next to KZLA will be the "Martini Blues Charity Stage" where all of you can sing your favorite Karaoke tunes to help the Salvation Army, who is doing such a fantastic job assisting those who need it most. We offer our sincere gratitude to Martini Blues owners Donna & Bobby for their generosity in sponsoring this humanitarian effort. (Martini Blues is located at 5874 Edinger in Huntington Beach)

The "Karaoke Expo" portion of the "Fest" is going to be really special this time with many exhibitors of all types aboard. Drop by and say hello to exhibitors such as VocoPro; Audio 2000s; Sing Young Karaoke; Music Maestro/Trax Distributors; Sound Choice; Priddis; AceKaraoke.com; Party Tyme Karaoke; The Karaoke Kollection; Boye Meets Gurl Entertainment; With TLC; Lipscence & Indian Earth; Stampin' Up; Global Sportswear; Cookie Lee Jewelry; & Mary Kay Cosmetics, just to name a few. Hats off to Denise Barnum, our Karaoke Expo coordinator, for her tireless devotion to making this year's "Expo" the best ever. For those wishing to reserve a booth please contact Denise at (562) 678-1559.

The prestigious and exciting "Crème de la Crème" singing competition begins April 7th at 23 venues located throughout Southern California. Please check the "KaraokeFest 2002" section of this site for a list of all locations and complete contest information. Remember, you may qualify at any (or even all) of the venues to increase your chances of being selected as a finalist to compete on the main stage at "KaraokeFest 2002" for thousands in cash and prizes and the title of Male and Female "Karaoke Vocalist of the Year."

By the way, singers on both stages will have the opportunity to purchase a high quality video tape of their performance so come prepared to impress.

There are only a limited number of "KaraokeFest Accommodation Packages" still available and they are going fast. Packages are $265.00 which includes a deluxe outside stateroom (single or double occupancy/Saturday night stay), world famous "Queen Mary Brunch" for two, and two tickets to "KaraokeFest 2002". Please call (714) 826-2212 for reservations or go to the "KaraokeFest 2002" section of this site to purchase your package directly by credit card.

We would like to thank Shirley and Ron Everett, our Ventura County Representatives, for their dedication and hard work in support of the Karaoke community and Karaoke Scene Magazine. We wish them the best of everything in all their persuits and endeavors.

In closing, let me extend my personal invitation to all of you to attend, what we think will be, the "biggest show in Karaoke history"... KaraokeFest 2002. See you there!