. . .Burlingame has its own version of the popular singing contest! Led by the indefatigable Cathy Foxhoven, 12 finalists will compete for the title of Burlingame's top singer on Friday, May 22, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Burlingame Rec Center. The top twelve range in age from 9 to 69. If you miss the performance on Friday, you can hear all twelve sing again on Sunday, May 31 from 2-5 at the Broadway Grille (sponsor of the competition).
Best of luck to the 12 contestants: Annabel Chick, Chelsea Collins, Carson Robinette, Peter Scattini, Nico Collins, Veronica Ortiz, Sara Oromechi, Genevieve Florea, Joe Viscarra, Kiki Arnaudo and Eric Ribeiro, William Hatfield and Tom Collins.
Free and fun family entertainment in Burlingame on a Friday evening and Sunday afternoon.
And the winners are . . . .
5 to 12-year old category: Chelsea Collins singing "I Will Be"
13 to 17-year-old category: Veronica Ortiz singing "Chasing Pavements"
18 to 50-year-old category: Sara Oromchi singing "At Last" and
Over 50-years-old category: Tom Collins singing "Mack the Knife"
You can hear the winners again on Sunday, May 31 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Broadway Grill. You can also book them to sing at your event by calling 697-6936.
Posted by: Joanne | May 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM
Is that the Tom Collins who owned the old Moon McShane's in Burlingame?
Posted by: commuter | May 25, 2009 at 11:39 AM
wait.. is this competition over or they are still acceptin sign ups? i can't find the information
Posted by: Honoree Tuazon | March 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM
and I meant for this year's competition
Posted by: Honoree Tuazon | March 30, 2010 at 10:48 AM
I lifted the following from the city website (www.burlingame.org)
Burlingame looking for the next Burlingame Idols!
Burlingame is once again searching the community for Year 2 Burlingame Idols. The five-week auditioning period is set to begin on March 23, 2010 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame. You MUST sign up at Burlingame Parks & Recreation Department to compete. There is a $40 sign-up fee for all contestants.
Who are going to be the new "Burlingame Idols?" Again, there will be four categories, but the age ranges have been changed: Category 1 - 5-10 yr. olds, Category 2 - 11-14 yr. olds, Category 3 - 15-39 yr. olds and Category 4 - 40 and over. The first five weeks will be the "auditioning" period. The last three weeks will be spent refining the performances of the top three contestants in all four categories. The final competition to determine the new "Burlingame Idols" will be held May 22, 2010, 6-9PM at Broadway Grille, 1400 Broadway Avenue, Burlingame. Winners will receive prizes and all twelve finalists will receive many opportunities to perform in the community.
Participants must come to all auditions prepared with a memorized song that has cd accompaniment. You will be given critiques and suggestions to improve your performance and song selection.
For more information, please call 650-697-6936 or email iambasque@gmail.com
Posted by: Joanne | March 30, 2010 at 06:54 PM
Welcome to "Burlingame Idol", Honoree. We all enjoyed your audition last night. I'm going to have such a hard time eliminating. I'm thinking that I will have four in each category, instead of three. Too much amazing talent!
Cathy Foxhoven
Director
Posted by: Cathy Foxhoven | March 31, 2010 at 08:14 AM