Kalyna Idol - Kalyna Country

2009 Kalyna Idol Search a Success!

The third annual contest; a joint effort by Kalyna Country and Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village; uncovered amazing, untapped talent within our region much to the delight of the two day crowd who joined the contestants at the Ukrainian Village, September 19th and 20th. Alberta Arts Day, September 19th played host to the competition along with many other Art Displays at the Village including wood crafting, painting, sculpture, photography, pysanka making to name a few. The afternoon held memories of last year when returning winners Stacey Cox and Cassidy Zahar entertained while the judges deliberated. The day ended with the announcement and invitation to return the following day to listen to the winners' concert and join in the Harvest of the Past and A Taste of Heritage.

Sundays’ concert showcased the Junior’s winners of Stephanie Taylor from Lamont – 1^st Place, Micki-Lee Smith from Fort Saskatchewan – 2^nd Place and Carissa Fedoruk from Vegreville – 3^rd Place. Followed by Intermediate winners of Nina Laderoute from Mundare – 1^st Place, Ky Babyn from St.Paul – 2^nd Place and Tanya Bombak from Vegreville – 3^rd Place. To round out the show both contestants from the Open category returned, Bob Ashmead from Vegreville – 1^st Place and Tammy Farkes from Edmonton – 2^nd Place.

This brought the total prize winnings to over $1000 handed out.

The Kalyna Idol contest was open to amateur vocalists who are residents of east central Alberta. Each contestant was asked to sing one song of their choice and the judges made their selection based on vocal ability, performance, stage presence and overall talent.

Many thanks to our returning MC, Mr. Nick Gulka from CFCW who delighted the crowd with his enthusiasm, and hilarious references to everything Ukrainian, and to the panel of judges – Ray Sauer, Director of Kalyna Country and 30 year veteran of the music business, Terry Kubin, lifetime singer and music teacher and Maryanne Gibson, President/CEO of Global Country.

It was a beautiful fall weekend for the outdoor venue the Ukrainian Village provides and greatly enjoyed by all this late in the year. Arts Day, Harvest of the Past and A Taste of Heritage were a huge success to the crowd of 3700 over the weekend. An added bonus to all those attending was the free admission to Arts Day activities for the weekend suggested by the Alberta government.

Stephanie Taylor - 1st Place Junior

Nina Laderoute - 1st Place Intermediate

Bob Ashmead - 1st place Open Category

2009 Kalyna Idol Contest

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3^rd Annual Kalyna Idol Contest - Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village

Registration Deadline……………….May 29, 2009

Kalyna Idol Auditions ……....…..…June 20, 2009

Kalyna Idol Competitions….. September 19, 2009

Kalyna Idol Winner Showcase....... September 20, 2009

REGULATIONS:

• Open to residents of east central Alberta.
• Categories: 12 years of age or younger, 13-25 years, over 26 years of age
• Solo Vocalists. Amateur artists only.
• Auditions will be held at the Ukrainian Village on June 20, 2009
• Applicants must pre-register by May 29, 2009.
• Participants must sing solo and may bring an acoustic instrument or CD with no vocals. Contestants will be notified of judges’ decisions.
• Contest and judging will be held at the 2009 Arts Day at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on Saturday, September 19, 2009, where winners will be selected.
• Winners will be showcased at the 2009 Harvest of the Past event at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village on Sunday, September 20, 2009.
• Contestants must be available to compete September 19, and if declared a winner to perform on September 20, 2009.
• Prizes include: Cash, subsidiary prizes.

KALYNA IDOL REGULATIONS

KALYNA IDOL APPLICATION

The Kalyna Country Ecomuseum is a heritage and eco-tourism district in east central Alberta, named after the highbush cranberry plant, pronounced (Ka-lin-na) in Ukrainian. Kalyna Country Ecomuseum is 20,000 square kilometer region bordering the provincial capital, Edmonton, and extending towards Lloydminster on the Saskatchewan border. The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is the largest tourist attraction in Kalyna Country and is located only 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Hwy #16. www.ukrainianvillage.ca

To find out more about the contest and to receive an application form, contact Kalyna Country at 1-888-452-5962 (4KA-LYNA) or email us.

• Contest is subject to a minimum number of participants