Contest Rules & Policies

By completing an entry form to compete on Angola’s Got Talent, all contestants agree to the following:

Contestants must read and accept Rules and Regulations. Contestants must be available for the Finals/Performance if moved past the audition phase.

Overview of Rules for Performers:

The following is a summary of just a few of the rules for Angola’s Got Talent, but are not the full rules in entirety. See the full set of rules and policies on this page:

• All contestants must live or work in Steuben County, Indiana.

• To audition, provide an audition video under 5 minutes long and complete an entry form through this site. All performances must be under 5 minutes, but preferably closer to 3-4 minutes. The shorter the better as you can leave the audience (and judges) wanting more!

• Entry fee: $25 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and under (scholarships available for youth contestants - email director@cahootscofee.org for more information).

• Finalists will be notified in advance.

• All performances must be family friendly.

• Fire, sharp objects, and other dangerous items are not permitted in the performance.

• Cahoots is not responsible for injury or damage incurred in the creation of audition videos or during a performance.

• Judges decisions are final.

Privacy & Registration Fee

Privacy Policy

Angola’s Got Talent will not sell or share any personal information collected on this registration site.

Registration Fee

Adult Contestants must pay a non-refundable $25.00 registration fee to enter the Angola’s Got Talent Competition. Youth Contestants 18 yrs old and younger must pay a non-refundable $10.00 registration fee to enter the Angola’s Got Talent Competition. Scholarships are available for youth contestants. Contact us director@cahootscoffee.org for details.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

The $25/$10 registration fee is non-refundable.

Contest Rules

As a condition to being auditioned for the contest, you hereby represent and warrant that the following statements are true and correct and that you agree to the terms and conditions contained herein and as stated in the following information:

Eligibility

Contestants generally must have Steuben County, Indiana residency to be eligible to participate in the Angola’s Got Talent contest. Exceptions to the residency requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis for those who work or own a business in Steuben County, Indiana. Contestants who were awarded first place in the previous year may not compete in the competition the following year. Individual applicants are only eligible to enter into one age category (adult or youth) as determined by the contestant’s age on June 1 of the year of the performance. A group applicant, that is compromised of more than one performer, will enter into the age category into which the majority of your performers fall. Groups must consist of 20 people or less. Due to constraints on stage space and electrical capability, Angola’s Got Talent will need to determine how many/which type of instruments/equipment/props can be accommodated on a case by case basis as registrations are submitted and upon further questions by Angola’s Got Talent. Decisions on whether or not certain instruments/equipment/props can be accommodated will be communicated to the contestant prior to the final performance, but the decisions made by Angola’s Got Talent will be final. Fire and/or sharp and/or dangerous objects are not permitted in the performance or auditions. Any animal included in the performance must have proof of vaccination.

Eligibility to participate in Angola’s Got Talent requires that contestants are not professional musicians; do not or have not in the past had any type of talent representation such as a talent agent or manager, a music recording contract, a merchandising contract, or any other contractual arrangement related to an ongoing musical performance (for example, a paid professional musical theater role). Contestants who progress to final round agree to be available to participate during the June 15 performance. Contestants who are not available for the June 15 performances will forfeit and the opportunity will be awarded to the next runner up from auditions, as applicable.

Auditions

For the preliminary auditions, be prepared to perform one song of no more than five minutes in length. You must record your audition on your own, upload it to the internet (i.e. youtube, vimeo, etc) and share the link with us as part of your entry form. You may sing a cappella, with an accompaniment track, or accompany yourself. All audition links must be submitted by May 31st through this site. Contact us if you are having issues with your audition link.

Paperwork

Contestants or parents/guardians are required to provide general personal information, and complete all forms required by Angola’s Got Talent completely and truthfully. Contestants who fail to complete all required forms, provide false information, or fail to reveal pertinent eligibility information may be disqualified from Angola’s Got Talent at any time. Contestants or parents/guardians must read and agree to the rules and regulations of the Angola’s Got Talent in their entirety at the time of registration/completion of entry form.

Performers

Contestants moving to the final round will be contacted by email. The final (live) performance will be held on June 15, 2024 in Angola, IN at Trine University’s T. Furth Center for Performing Arts. Performance times for each contestant will be approximate and communicated when the final contestants are determined. Locations, dates and times are subject to change at any time during the Angola’s Got Talent competition. Contestants will be notified by email of any changes to the performance schedule. Angola’s Got Talent participants may be asked to participate in other activities to promote the event. This may include interviews, performances, or photo shoots. Participants will be notified of these opportunities.

If you are playing an instrument or instruments, only a keyboard and/or piano (TBD) will be available to use; you must bring any other instrument(s) that will be played. Amplifiers are NOT required and will NOT be provided. Microphones will be provided for the performance, but the number of microphones may be limited. Contestants are responsible to provide Angolas Got Talent with a list of needs for the performance. Those who choose to use a music track are responsible to provide the music, either in form of CD or MP3 to Angola’s Got Talent at least 3 days prior to the performance. Angola’s Got Talent will provide a system to play CDs and MP3 players with a traditional audio jack. The June 15, 2024 final show will be performed in public at Trine University’s T. Furth Center for Performing Arts on June 15, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

Prizes

THESE PRIZES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

First Place winners will be awarded a prize in the amount of three hundred dollars ($300.00). The second place winners will receive a prize in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200.00) and third place winners will receive a prize in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00). If a group applicant wins in the corresponding age category, the prize money will be written in check form to the person who completed the registration for that group, or a person as agreed upon by the group. Compliance with all regulations and rules are the responsibility of the winners. If the winner is under 18, he/she must have had their entry form/acknowledgement/waiver completed by a parent or legal guardian to receive the awarded check and any additional prizes. Additional prizes may be awarded as made available by sponsors and will be announced as made available to Angola’s Got Talent.

PRIZE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!

General Conditions of Angola’s Got Talent

We (i.e. Angola’s Got Talent and Cahoots Coffee Cafe Management/Board) reserve the right to disqualify and/or exclude, in our sole and absolute discretion, any individual from any of the auditions for any reason or for no reason at all, including without limitation, violation of any portion of these rules, or tampering with the entry process or the audition process. We reserve the right to disqualify any individual who has not been truthful with disclosing any professional singing/acting career and or professional contracts with agencies. We also reserve the right to change the rules and procedures at any time. Being permitted to submit an audition tape and/or compete at any level in the process does NOT ensure that you will be selected to perform at the final event on June 15, 2024 or at any other event (such as Balloons Aloft). There will be no exceptions or rescheduling options available for any individuals who cannot be available for scheduled performances. By participating, entrants/judges agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of Angola’s Got Talent/Cahoots Coffee Cafe, along the event coordinators and panel of judges, which shall be final and binding. We reserve the right to use the auditioning process for publicity and other purposes, and to use the name and likeness of those who perform and who arrive to perform, including friends, family or any other individual accompanying the participant, as part of that publicity and for other purposes, without compensation unless prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws apply. Dates and locations are subject to change. Angola’s Got Talent along with any participating television stations, radio station, advertising agencies or any person or entity connected with the production, administration or judging of the auditions or the program, or any of their respective parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, agents or representatives are not responsible for and shall not be liable for inability for any reason to appear at a performance site or performance or appear before the judging panels; any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by participating in the performing process or being selected to or disqualified from continuing in the auditioning process and/or the performance/show; or any printing, typographical or technological errors in any materials associate with the auditioning/performing process. Angola’s Got Talent reserves the right to limit the number of accepted applications in case of an overwhelming response to the contest. All decisions made by the Board of Cahoots Coffee Cafe, Angola’s Got Talent leadership, or any other such designated person are final. Angola’s Got Talent and Cahoots Coffee Cafe reserve the right to change the rules at any time for any reason.

Media Policy

Angola’s Got Talent (AGT) is a fundraiser for Cahoots Coffee Cafe (Cahoots), a non-profit organization. As part of the AGT event, it should be understood that Cahoots Coffee Cafe/Angola’s Got Talent may utilize the picture, bio, performance, audition tape, or other material from each contestant and/or person/group who enters for a chance to be a contestant at the event.

By submitting an entry form, each contestant gives consent to Cahoots Coffee Cafe to record, videotape and photograph their image and/or voice, to possibly be used in the following ways:

• The websites at www.cahootscoffee.org and www.angolasgottalent.com

• The Facebook page for Cahoots Coffee Cafe and/or Angola’s Got Talent

• Other Facebook pages cross-promoting the event

• YouTube

• Printed advertising materials

• Future marketing videos

• Other marketing, advertising, or promotional material as to be determined at a later time.

Each contestant/entrant also agrees that no special compensation will be provided for use of any image and that contestants may not be informed in advance of the specific use of their images.

Minors are not permitted to submit entries and must have a legal guardian submit the entry on their behalf. Therefore, each guardian submitting an entry agrees to this policy for each minor included in the act/performance/audition.

Hold Harmless

To the fullest extent permitted by law, each contestant and/or attendee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the event Sponsor (i.e. Cahoots Coffee Cafe), its directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, partners, and employees, from and against claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees, arising out of or resulting from performance during either the audition, event or any other time related to the event (such as a dress rehearsal or travel to the event), provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, to injury to or destruction of tangible or intangible property.