Windy City Gay Idol kicks off its fifth year search to crown the best amateur gay or lesbian singer in the Chicago area. The popular promotion created by Windy City Media Group and Bud Light has become the most anticipated and successful annual gay bar series.
The Gay Idol extravaganza includes four months of competition in 11 bars with hundreds of contestants singing their hearts out for the chance to advance to the semi-finals June 2 at Sidetrack. Their hard work and votes from friends, family and audience members hopefully land them onstage at the finals June 15 at Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted. There are more than $5,000 in cash and prizes this year.
Contestants face local celebrity judges critiquing their performances, including trained cabaret singers, local DJs, event promoters, professional musicians and casting agents familiar with the performance arena.
The remaining 2007 schedule:
Tues., March 27—Jackhammer—6406 N. Clark; 8 p.m. sign-up/9 p.m. start
Thurs., March 29—The Closet—3325 N. Broadway; 7 p.m. sign-up/8 p.m. start
Wed., April 4—Scot's—1829 W. Montrose; 7 p.m. sign-up/8 p.m. start
Sun., April 22—Mary's Attic—5400 N. Clark 7 p.m. sign-up/8 p.m. start
Tuesday, May 1—Crew—4804 N. Broadway; 7 p.m. sign-up/8 p.m. start
Wed., May 16—@tmosphere—5355 N. Clark; 8 p.m. sign-up/9 p.m. start
Thurs., May 31—SPIN ( WILD-CARD NIGHT ) —800 W. Belmont; 9 p.m. start
Sat., June 2—Sidetrack ( SEMI-FINALS ) —3349 N. Halsted; 5 p.m. start
Fri., June 15—Circuit ( FINALS ) —3641 N. Halsted; 8 p.m. start $10 entry for singers, $5 cover for audience members. The event is open to all amateur singers age 21 and above. Rules and regulations available at windycitymediagroup.com .
For more information or photos please contact Kathleen Ulm at 773-871-7610 or via email at WindyCityMedia@aol.com . Complete rules and regulations at www.WindyCityMediaGroup.com .