Show Us Your Pride

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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.
   

• You will need to submit two (2) videos to Magic City Equality. Videos can be sent to:  ​
   

  • 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:

    • your first and last name (your legal name)

    • your age

    • your drag name

    • why you want to perform with Magic City Equality

    • what drag means to you

    • a little about your aesthetic and any background information 
       

  • The second video will be of your performance. This video must:

    • be unedited, single take footage

    • shot in landscape (turn your phone sideways)

    • 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.)

    • must be under four (4) minutes in length (anything over four minutes will be disqualified)​

    • be sure there are no distractions or background noise in the video

    • Venmo, PayPal, or other apps for tipping must NOT be included in the video. 

    • Performances must not contain hate speech, racial slurs, drugs, obscenity, and/or pornography
       

• The performance must show their representation of "Show Your Pride."
   

• 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. 
   

• Videos must be submitted by Saturday, May 30, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. (CST). 
   

• 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: 

  • expectations

  • rules

  • regulations of Magic City Equality drag shows

  • when their video will go live

  • the deadline

  • that Magic City Equality is at no fault for any issues

  • 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. 
     

• 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.  

  • The finalists must notify the show director (Jorden Laducer) one month prior of the event for music approval. ​

  • The finalists will be given two alternate music choices (director's choice) and must lip sync battle after the performer's solo number. 

  • Finalists are responsible for the cost of their own wardrobe, travel, room, etc., and all other costs associated with their performance. 
     

• The winner of the Over The Rainbow 2020 crown will:

  • represent Magic City Equality

  • be under contract for one year (or until the next Pride festival in Minot)

  • be given one slot in other shows across North Dakota hosted by B.J. Armani (Grand Forks) and Janessa Jaye Champagne (Bismarck)

  • be given a marketing platform for promotion

  • will be given a forum at all Magic City Equality shows, with each show approved by the show director

  • be given a unique crown based on the Pride theme
     

• The winner is obligated to:​

  • attend and perform at all Magic City Equality drag shows, including Pride 2021

  • attend all Magic City Equality hosted events during Pride 2021

  • will undergo a background check

  • be present for step down during Pride 2021

  • Promote ALL Magic City Equality events

  • not speak unkindly of Magic City Equality or other performers of shows. 

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