Fire by Trick Concepts, Los Angeles Fire Effects, and DarkStep Productions proudly present:

 
“FIRE IDOL”

OFFICIAL RULES and REGULATIONS

No purchase necessary to enter. Open to residents of all countries, and all ages. Contest to be held at Burning Man on Thursday, August 30th, 2007 from 10:30 pm to 12:30 am at the Shiva Vista Project Stage. E-mailed entries must be received before midnight PST on August 22, 2007. Mail-in entries must be received by August 22, 2007. On-the-playa entries will be taken on a first come, first serve basis, and are limited to space availability.

Theme: A parody of the T.V. show “American Idol,” Fire Performers will compete for Fire Trophies by surviving their elimination round, only to come face to face with our three Fire Idol Judges in round two.

Contest Description: 

First Round: will consist of 2 to 4 contestants performing with fire (with the fire tool of their choice) on stage, simultaneously, for approximately 1-1/2 minutes. One person from each grouping will be chosen by our judging panel to advance to the second round. Each judge will also have one “wild card” to advance a person of their choice forward who would have otherwise been eliminated. Tie-breakers will be decided by the Contest Announcer.

Second Round: will consist of a solo performer with the fire tool of their choice. Each solo artist will perform for approximately 2 minutes before coming face-to-face with our Contest Judges. Each judge will be allowed a small amount of time to critique the artist’s performance. Each judge will then choose the top three winners, with audience participation as needed.

Contest sponsors will provide all music for both rounds. Note: Music for second round will be extremely challenging. 

Judging: Contest winners will be selected by our three-member Judging Panel, as well as by audience participation if requested. All decisions of the Contest Judges are final. Employees and Family Members of Fire by Trick Concepts, Los Angeles Fire Effects, and DarkStep Productions are ineligible. 

Contest Rules: Participation is limited to 64 people. Entries are chosen by first-come, first serve until limit is reached. Each contest participant consents to having his/her photo and name (or nickname) displayed on the Fire by Trick Concepts website on the Front Page and/or in the Photo Gallery. The contest Sponsors (Fire by Trick Concepts, Los Angeles Fire Effects, and DarkStep Productions), Judges, and Volunteers are not liable for injury, loss, or damage of any kind to persons, clothing, tools, etc… resulting from the acceptance of participation in this contest. Not responsible for lost, late, misdirected, or illegible entries, or entries containing incorrect information. Not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of The Shiva Vista Stage or sound system. Your entry into this contest is consent that these stipulations have been met, and that you agree to these and all contest rules and regulations. 

How to Enter: To enter online (starting July 1st, 2007) participants must fill in the form below. On-the-playa entries will be accepted, space permitting, thirty minutes prior to start of the show at the performance site check in table.

Each submission must include:

Note: All information provided is confidential and will not be distributed or sold in any way. 

Restrictions:  No substitution, transfer of prize, or cash redemptions permitted except as provided herein. All federal/state/local taxes are the sole responsibility of prize winners. All federal/state/provincial/local laws and regulations apply. Burning Man rules and philosophies should be adhered to and respected. Sponsors, Judges, and Volunteers of “Fire Idol” are not liable for injury, loss, or damage of any kind resulting from the acceptance or use of any prizes.

Prizes:

First Place: One (1) first place winner will be gifted a 1st place Fire Idol Trophy (in respect of Burning Man philosophies).

Second Place: One (1) second place winner will be gifted a 2nd place Fire Idol Trophy (in respect of Burning Man philosophies).

Third Place: One (1) third place winner will be gifted a 3rd place Fire Idol Trophy (in respect of Burning Man philosophies).

Note: All prizes must be accepted as awarded, and are not convertible to cash. 

By entering “Fire Idol” the participant agrees to abide by the Official Rules and Regulations and the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding in all matters pertaining to this contest.