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The Hilltop Theater in Baumholder will be hosting talented vocalists of Germany for the Rheinland-Pflaz Idol contest, with live auditions taking place at 6 p.m. June 7.
This contest is not just for the Rheinland-Pflaz community. Anyone who can belt a tune is encouraged to participate in the event. Contestants will be divided into three different categories: youth, ages 6 to 12; teens, ages 13 to 17; and adults, ages 18 and older.
Participants do not need to register prior to auditions, and they will be notified on the spot if they will move on to the competition rounds by a panel of judges. Contestants moving on to the competition rounds will be evaluated by the judges and the audience. Singers who are not able to attend the live auditions are strongly encouraged to upload a video to the Kaiserslautern Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Facebook page to still be in the running for Rheinland-Pfalz Idol.
Only the most talented contestants will attend the final competition at Baumholder’s Independence Day Celebration at 6 p.m. The finale will be judged solely by the audience members, and each age group will have its own winner. This year’s adult first place winner will receive $500; the teen first place winner will receive $300; the youth first place winner will receive $200.
Rheinland-Pfalz Idol is anticipated to attract a large crowd of both participants and spectators from all over Germany, said Jacqui Haggerty, Baumholder FMWR team member.
“Contestants come from as far as Grafenwöhr to participate in this event,” she said.
Haggerty said this year’s contest will include a themed night where contestants will have to choose a song made popular by a movie or Broadway show.
Rheinland-Pfalz Idol will not lack in entertainment; the range of contestants and different age categories will not disappoint attendees.
“It was a really fun experience and really surprising to see how much hidden talent is in the community. There were people from theater, members of the community and active-duty service members competing,” said former contestant Erinn Forester.
The diversity of contestants produces an array of talent and music genres, which will no doubt keep the crowd on their toes.
