[Nfbc-info] Blind Idol competition

[Charles Krugman]

I'm curious to know what other people's thoughts are on this type of event 
and if these types of events where blind or other people are segregated in a 
competitive setting really is helpful or whether it is self serving for the 
sponsors. When I read about events like this or the "Ms. Wheelchair" pageant 
that takes place in southern California I have serious doubts as to whether 
this results in positive benefit. I notice that any applicant in this if 
they aren't in the Winston--Salem area is going to have to go considerable 
expense to participate.
Chuck

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Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind announces kick-off for National 
“BLIND IDOL” Singing Competition


National competition open to legally blind contestants, submissions due 
March 15, 2016.



WINSTON-SALEM, NC (January 27, 2015) — Winston-Salem Industries for the 
Blind (IFB) is looking for this country’s best singers who also happen to be 
legally blind to participate in the second annual A Brighter Path Blind Idol 
singing competition.  Interested singers can visit www.blindidol.com for 
competition details. Submissions open on February 1, 2016 and end on March 
15, 2016.



The 2016 Blind Idol singing competition is open to any legally blind adult 
who is 18 years or older and a resident of the United States.  Entrants are 
required to provide proof of legal blindness as defined by the Social 
Security Administration.  The Blind Idol winner will receive a Grand Prize 
package of $1,000 cash, eight hours of recording time at a recording 
facility in Winston-Salem, N.C., and a professional headshot.  The total 
prize package is valued at $3,000.



To enter, contestants must submit a video or mp3 audio file of an individual 
singing performance no longer than two minutes in length either online or by 
mail no later than March 15, 2016. The IFB staff will then select 20 
semi-finalists to perform in a live audition in Winston-Salem, N.C. on May 
14, 2016.  Five finalists will move on to the live finale competition on 
August 6, 2016 at the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in 
Winston-Salem, N.C.  Contestants will be responsible for their own 
transportation and lodging.



The 2016 Blind Idol singing competition is sponsored by A Brighter Path 
Foundation, the supporting foundation of Winston-Salem Industries for the 
Blind.  Anastasia Powell, program associate for IFB’s A Brighter Path, and 
Chris Flynt, director of A Brighter Path programs, are returning as the 
event’s co-organizers. Powell and Flynt have not let their lack of sight 
deter them from pursuing their love of music, and they encourage everyone 
who shares that love to enter.  “Music has the ability to move all of us – 
young and old, sighted and not sighted,” said Powell.  “Blind Idol is a 
great opportunity to showcase our talents on a national stage and enjoy 
these tremendous performances.”



For more information regarding Blind Idol completion guidelines, contact 
Anastasia Powell at 336-245-5698 or apowell at wsifb.com.


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