Show Us Your Pride
THE RULES OF THE CONTEST
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You must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and a current resident of North Dakota in order to participate.
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You will need to submit two (2) videos to Magic City Equality. Videos can be sent to:
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The first video is a personal bio video, which will be no more than one minute and thirty seconds in length and in MP4 format, must include:
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your first and last name (your legal name)
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your age
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your drag name
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why you want to perform with Magic City Equality
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what drag means to you
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a little about your aesthetic and any background information
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The second video will be of your performance. This video must:
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be unedited, single take footage
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shot in landscape (turn your phone sideways)
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any genre of music is allowed; covers are okay, but no mixes or remixes. (If you have questions, message Magic City Equality on Facebook messenger.)
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must be under four (4) minutes in length (anything over four minutes will be disqualified)
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be sure there are no distractions or background noise in the video
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Venmo, PayPal, or other apps for tipping must NOT be included in the video.
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Performances must not contain hate speech, racial slurs, drugs, obscenity, and/or pornography
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The performance must show their representation of "Show Your Pride."
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Performance videos will not be shared by performers on social media platforms in any capacity until the two finalists are announced, and the performer has been given approval by Magic City Equality.
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Videos must be submitted by Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. (CST).
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All performers agree when sending their video application for the Show Us Your Pride showcase that they are a finalist. In doing so, they agree to understanding:
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expectations
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rules
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regulations of Magic City Equality drag shows
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when their video will go live
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the deadline
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that Magic City Equality is at no fault for any issues
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understanding the performer will be judged by a panel of performers and directors, who will address what the performer did great at, what they need work on, and that they will be judged on a point system.
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The two finalists will be competing for the Over The Rainbow 2020 crown at Magic City Equality's Neon Extravaganza on Saturday, September 5, 2020.
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The finalists must notify the show director (Jorden Laducer) one month prior of the event for music approval.
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The finalists will be given two alternate music choices (director's choice) and must lip sync battle after the performer's solo number.
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Finalists are responsible for the cost of their own wardrobe, travel, room, etc., and all other costs associated with their performance.
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The winner of the Over The Rainbow 2020 crown will:
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represent Magic City Equality
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be under contract for one year (or until the next Pride festival in Minot)
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be given one slot in other shows across North Dakota hosted by B.J. Armani (Grand Forks) and Janessa Jaye Champagne (Bismarck)
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be given a marketing platform for promotion
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will be given a forum at all Magic City Equality shows, with each show approved by the show director
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be given a unique crown based on the Pride theme
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The winner is obligated to:
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attend and perform at all Magic City Equality drag shows, including Pride 2021
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attend all Magic City Equality hosted events during Pride 2021
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will undergo a background check
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be present for step down during Pride 2021
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Promote ALL Magic City Equality events
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not speak unkindly of Magic City Equality or other performers of shows.
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