Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

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1) Vocal Performance (score up to 10 points)
Did they sound like the king or whimper like a mouse… did they remember the lyrics?

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2) Costume & appearance (score up to 10 points)
Was any effort made? How is their hair-do? Any make-up or special props- was their costume rented or made with loving care to detail?

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3) Stage presence: (score up to 10 points)
How did they act on stage? Did they perform any moves that drove the crowd crazy - did they work on a special routine? Did they have any back-up singers, dancer’s or anything else that was outstanding?

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4) Audience response (score up to 5 points)
Was the applause lukewarm, warm, hot or red hot? The crowd decides this one!

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Contestants can score a maximum of 35 points per round. Scores reset each round.

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There are two rounds in the contest. In the first round, all contestants will sing one song. 50% of the contestants (with an odd number, rounding up) will advance to the second round ("The Finals") based on their scores in the first round. The contestants advancing will each sing one additional song in The Finals. 

 

We announce and award prizes to the 3 highest scoring contestants, based on their scores in The Finals. The contestant with the highest score is crowned "The King!"

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At the end of the evening all contestants will perform one song on stage together - a mass gathering of the "Elvi"!

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