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Brandon
Brophy is a certified
instructor of Speech Level Singing (SLS), and is the highest
level instructor in central and eastern Canada. Often regarded
as  one of the best vocal instructors in the country,
he currently heads the production of educational content for
Speech Level Singing International, the same technique
used by over 125 Grammy Award Winners like Kelly Clarkson, Beyonce,
Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. In the past, Brandon has worked,
taught, and been invited to teach voice internationally, has
volunteered for 2 years as Live Music Programming Coordinator
for Pride Toronto, and has hosted and co-produced The
Singer's Edge, an online show for singers featuring music
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Stephanie
"Ivory"
Conover has a
degree from Randolph Academy for the Performing Arts.
With 10 years of classical vocal  training,
she grew up listening to jazz, and those roots can be heard in
her music today. By blending Soul, Jazz, R&B and Hip Hop
Stephanie has created a unique "fusion" sound. She's
performed internationally. In Toronto she has appeared at Mel
Lastman Square, The Mod Club, The Opera House, Isabel Bader Theatre,
The Drake Hotel, Buddies in Bad Times Theatre, The Gladstone
Hotel, (to name a few). Her music has hit #1 on Project
Bounce (CIUT), and has seen rotation on Flow 93.5, 88.1
and 89.5. Her professional dance training consists of
Ballet, Tap, and Jazz, with secondary training in Hip Hop, Modern
and African Dance. She also has extensive acting experience.
In 2007, Stephanie was crowned Miss Canada Plus and she
has modeled independently for over seven years. For more on Steff,
check out www.pureivory.ca |
Damon
de Szegheo is
a working engineer, record producer, and record label owner based
in Toronto, Canada. He has  made
over 200 records in his 15 year recording career with credits
including Bruce Cockburn, Juno Award Winner Serena
Ryder, members of Three Days Grace (Jive Records),
and Christian band Thousand Foot Krutch (Tooth & Nail
/ Universal). In addition to recording Damon has sat been invited
to sit on numerous Factor Grant juries, has toured with Country
Music Legend Stompin' Tom Connors and gigs on a regular
basis the indie rock duo The Books Elusive. www.fortheloveofrecords.com |
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Mandy Goodhandy
Grand Finale
Co-Host & Goodhandy's
Co-owner |
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Box
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DJ KTel
Screww's Resident
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Robin Barnett
Sound Tech |
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Patrick McNulty
Videographer |
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Todd Klinck
Goodhandy's
Co-owner |
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Ralph Hamelmann
Event
Organizer & Promoter |
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AUDITIONS
SUBSCRIBE
2009
HIGHLIGHTS
SCHEDULE
PRIZES
To apply for
an audition at QUEER IDOL,
click
here.
The
deadline for applications is
SEPTEMBER 30,
2009
IF YOU APPLY
AFTER OUR DEADLINE,
YOU WILL BE PUT ON OUR WAITING LIST,
SO PLEASE SIGN UP!
Auditions
will take place on:
October 16/09, November 20/09, December 18/09
and January 15/10.
Everyone
who auditions receives a Prize Package.
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CLICK
HERE.
Winners of the Quarterfinals, Elimination Rounds, Second Chance
Rounds, Semifinals & Grand Finale will be determined by audience
votes.
To vote, guests must be in the house BEFORE 12:30am.
Voting starts at 1:10am, after the last performer has left the
stage.
OPENING NIGHT GALA
OCT 16/09
GROUP
A AUDITIONS
11:30pm
to 12:30am
SPECIAL
GUESTS:
SUPPORTING OUR YOUTH (SOY)
Stacey
Tennen
Queer
Idol 2009
Stephanie
"Ivory" Conover
Queer
Idol Judge
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ROUND 2
NOV 20/09
GROUP
B
AUDITIONS
10:30pm
to 11:30pm
GROUP
A
QUARTER
FINALS
THEME:
"A
night of musical theatre, divas & torch songs"
12:30am
to 1:30am
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ROUND 3
DEC 18/09
GROUP
C
AUDITIONS
10:30pm
to 11:30pm
GROUP
B
QUARTER
FINALS
THEME:
"Songs
that celebrate the Holiday Season"
12:30am
to 1:30am
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ROUND 4
JAN 15/10
GROUP
D
AUDITIONS
10:30pm
to 11:30pm
GROUP
C
QUARTER
FINALS
THEME:
"Crooning
to
sex positive
music "
12:30am
to 1:30am
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ROUND 5
FEB 19/10
GROUP
D
QUARTER
FINALS
THEME:
"Music
that
encourages
social reform"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 6
MAR 19/10
GROUPS A&B
ELIMINATION ROUND
THEME:
"Celebrating
the 70s"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 7
APR 16/10
GROUPS C&D
ELIMINATION ROUND
THEME:
"Celebrating
the
80s"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 8
MAY 21/10
GROUPS A&B
SECOND CHANCE ROUND
THEME:
"Honouring
Canadian singers and/or songwriters"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 9
JUN 18/10
GROUPS C&D
SECOND CHANCE ROUND
THEME:
"Groovin'
to
British Pop and World Beats"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 10
JUL 16/10
SEMI
FINALS
THEME:
"An
evening of androgyny and camp"
12:00am
to 12:45am
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ROUND 11
AUG 20/10
GRAND
FINALE
THEME:
"A
tribute to openly-Queer singers"
12:00am
to 12:45am
FEATURING:
opening remarks by Mandy Goodhandy,
a performance by Stacey Tennen and special guests.
A group number by the five finalists
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SEP 17/10
QUEER
IDOL CABARET
All
28 Quarterfinalists will be invited back for a non-competitive
evening of performances.
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QUEER
IDOL will award prizes to everyone who competes, not just
the winner. To achieve this, we have accumulated over $33,000
in prizes. Depending on how far a competitor advances, they can
have their share of five levels of prizes
(NOTE: we're still adding prizes, so a final prize list will
be posted on August 21, 2009):
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QUARTERFINALS
"WEEKEND
GETAWAY"
 All
28 Quarterfinalists will be invited to an all-expenses-paid weekend
retreat generously donated by SUGAR RIDGE RETREAT CENTRE from February 5 to
7, 2010. This includes two nights (shared accommodations
-- four to a cabin), five organic vegetarian meals, professionally
led workshops, and social activities.
A return
bus trip to the Centre is available for $25.
THIS PRIZE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $160
BONUS PRIZE
The competitor with the most votes at each Quarterfinal round
will receive a gift certificate from GEORGE BROWN
COLLEGE
which
can be used towards any Continuing Education course.
VALUE $250
QUARTERFINALIST PRIVILEGES
Quarterfinalists
earn two bonus privileges:
- if eliminated before Semifinals, they qualify for the "Second
Chance Round"
- they will be invited to perform at the "Queer Idol
Cabaret" in August.
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ELIMINATION
ROUND
"A NIGHT ON THE TOWN"
 On Friday,
May 21, all 12 Elimination Round competitors will be invited
to a Night-on-the-Town which includes: dinner at Il Fornello; tickets
to Canadian Stage's musical production of "Frankenstein";
and VIP admission to QUEER IDOL.
THESE PRIZES ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $160
BONUS PRIZE
The top finisher at each
Elimination Round will receive a voucher from Steve's Music.
VALUE $300
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SECOND
CHANCE ROUND
The Second
Chance Round will give 16 of the 22 eliminated Quarterfinalists
a final shot at the title. The competitors with the most online
votes will compete in these two bonus rounds.
"CRUISING WITH STYLE"
 Second
Chance competitors will be treated to an early dinner at Il Fornello followed
by a private cruise around Toronto Island aboard the "New
Beginnings", a gorgeous yacht generously provided by Toronto
Harbour Tours Inc. After the cruise, competitors will conclude
the evening with an overnight stay at The
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel (shared accommodations
-- two to a room).
In the event of rain, the yacht cruise will be rescheduled.
THIS PRIZE IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $200
BONUS PRIZE
The top finisher at each
Second Chance Round will receive a gift certificate from Steve's
Music.
VALUE $150
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SEMIFINALS
"AN EVENING
OF CLASS"
 Semifinalists
will be treated to an early dinner at IL FORNELLO. After dinner, they'll
receive a two-hour limousine tour of the city courtesy of SKY
LIMO.
The evening will conclude with an overnight stay at the SHERATON
CENTRE TORONTO HOTEL (shared accommodations -- two to a room)
THIS PRIZE
IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $200
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GRAND
FINALE
"MAKEOVER
PACKAGE"
All five
finalists will receive a "MAKEOVER PACKAGE" which includes:
$1000 in laser services (Fotofirm, Photofacial, IR Laser Skin
Rejuvenation, or Laser Hair Removal) from
BEAUTY
ACCENTS MED SPA
$300 worth of clothing from FAIRVIEW
MALL (bought
in consultatin with a Stylist).
stylist consultations
with TRADEMARK
IMAGE CONSULTING
a one-year gym
membership at GOODLIFE
FITNESS
a
session with fashion industry make up artist OMAR
an individual photo shoot with WINGO
DIGITAL STUDIO
two hours of consultations with KB NUTRITION
a wash, cut,
style and hair colouring from STUDIO 600 SALON
THESE PRIZES
ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $3,300
BONUS PRIZE
The Grand Finale winner will receive a make up and skin care
gift box courtesy of MAC COSMETICS.
VALUE $750
CAREER LAUNCH PACKAGE
The winner of the Grand Finale will also receive:
A cheque for
$1000 courtesy of MILL STREET BREWERY
The production of a radio-ready single courtesy of FOR
THE LOVE OF RECORDS
The production of a music video, which includes three hours of
pre-production, five hours of shooting, and 20 hours of editing.
Supervised and directed by ONE
EYE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS. Shared rights to the final cut.
60 hours of flash
web design courtesy of ELEVIN MEDIA GROUP
Songwriting coaching
from STEPHANIE
"IVORY" CONOVER
6 hours of vocal coaching courtesy of 3RD VOICE
THESE PRIZES
ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.
VALUE $12,000
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