Karaoke World Championships USA – Florida will hold the 2015 KWC USA – Florida State Karaoke Championships Grand Finale Aug. 28, 29 and 30 at Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille, Blake Hall, in Plant City, Fla.
Singers from across the state will compete for a spot on Team Florida. The state’s top three male and top three female singers will represent Florida against teams from across the country at the National Grande Finale, Sept. 25, 26 and 27 at Juanitas in Little Rock, Ark. After the national contest, the top male and top female will represent the U.S. against teams from 40-plus countries at the World Finals, Nov. 20 to 22 in Singapore.
One of those singers competing for a Florida win is JoAnne Podgurski of Kings Point.
“I do karaoke pretty much every week at Sunset Grill at Little Harbor,” she said. “There was a contest I entered, and I was chosen as one of 20 from here. The contesting ran for about 10 weeks. About two weeks ago, they picked about 10 people. At the same time, there were contests all over Florida. All of those winners will compete in Plant City.”
Saturday, Aug. 29, the preliminary round will begin. Contestants and audience will arrive at 11 a.m. and the judging will begin at noon.
On Sunday, Aug. 30, contestants will compete in the Grande Finale, beginning with the top 20 women followed by the top 20 men. After a short break, the Top 10 overall will perform for a third time so that the state judging panel can determine the top three male and top three female representatives who will be sent to Little Rock.
Uncle Mike’s Smokehouse Grille, Blake Hall, is at 106 East S.R. 60 in Plant City. This event is open to the public and is a family-friendly and smoke-free environment.
Tickets are available to friends, family and fans who wish to be a part of the event. You can purchase weekend passes and daily passes now at www.gypsyproductions.org
Everyone at The Observer News Publications wishes JoAnne Podgurski the best of luck in Plant City and beyond.
About KWC USA – Florida:
KWC USA – Florida is being produced for the first time in Florida by nonprofit production company Gypsy Productions Inc. KWC USA is the official brand of the Karaoke World Championships in the United State. The Karaoke World Championships (KWC) is the largest karaoke competition in the world.