The Semifinal and Final of The Soloist 2017 will take place in The Mill Theatre, Dundrum Shopping Centre commencing at 11am on Sunday 13th August.
Tickets available from HERE
| THE SOLOIST 2017 | ||
| SEMIFINALISTS GROUP 1 | ||
| 11am SUN 13 AUG | ||
| Luke Russell | Blanchardstown | Co. Dublin |
| Eimear Molloy | Clondalkin | Co. Dublin |
| Heloise Bosquillon de Jenlis | Dublin | Co. Dublin |
| Robert Comiskey | Dundrum | Co. Dublin |
| Gwenaelle Noval | Glasnevin | Co. Dublin |
| Sophie Doyle | Malahide | Co. Dublin |
| Mathilde Bosquillon de Jenlis | Dublin | Co. Dublin |
| Aimee Kearney | Lucan | Co. Dublin |
| Shane Lavelle | Kilcock | Co. Kildare |
| Marby Arriola | Kildare | Co. Kildare |
| Emilie McCarthy | Kill | Co. Kildare |
| Laura Mary Aherne | Kill | Co. Kildare |
| Melissa Anne Murphy | Leixlip | Co. Kildare |
| Ava Eustace | Newbridge | Co. Kildare |
| Abbey Marie McGiff | Leixlip | Co. Kildare |
| Roisin Anne Lynch | Delgany | Co. Wicklow |
| Fiona McErlane | Enniskerry | Co. Wicklow |
| Anabel Sweeney | Wicklow | Co. Wicklow |
| Karla Whelan Tracey | Arklow | Co. Wicklow |
| Diarmuid Mac Shane | Blackrock | Co. Louth |
| Conall McMahon | Carrickmacross | Co. Monaghan |
| Dearbhla McCreesh | Castleblayney | Co. Monaghan |
| THE SOLOIST 2017 | ||
| SEMIFINALISTS GROUP 2 | ||
| 2pm SUN 13 AUG | ||
| Makaela Maria Crowley | Killarney | Co. Kerry |
| Saoirse Kissane Bennett | Killarney | Co. Kerry |
| Sarah Cox | Enniskillen | Co. Fermanagh |
| Alan Clarke | Belfast | Co. Antrim |
| Amy Meehan | Letterkenny | Co. Donegal |
| Molly Jane Buchan | Clonakilty | Co. Cork |
| Aimee Banks | Moycullen | Co. Galway |
| Clare Quinn | Renmore | Co. Galway |
| Tadhg Stephen Casey | Castletroy | Co. Limerick |
| Emma Duff | Navan | Co. Meath |
| Caolann Haughton | Athboy | Co. Meath |
| Alissa Keating | Cahir | Co. Tipperary |
| Mary Condon O’Connor | Cashel | Co. Tipperary |
| Sinead Mary | Fethard | Co. Tipperary |
| Ruth Everard | Templemore | Co. Tipperary |
| Cherise Omoore | Athlone | Co. Westmeath |
| Deirdre Anne Higgins | Moate | Co. Westmeath |
| Ciara Pidgeon | Bailieborough | Co. Cavan |
| Maria McGrann | Craigavon | Co. Down |
| Maria Meagher | Newry | Co. Down |
| Nadine Downey | Newry | Co. Down |
| Saoirse Doody | UK | United Kingdom |
| Ross Scanlon | Bray | Co. Wicklow |
| Katie Weir | Koncklyon | Co. Dublin |
1) WHAT WE NEED FROM FINALISTS by 5pm on FRIDAY 4th AUGUST
- A Photo of you – emailed to smcmart@yahoo.co.uk
- A short biography of no more than 300 words – emailed to smcmart@yahoo.co.uk
- Any interesting points that you would like the host to ask you about – emailed to sorcha@cboi.ie
- If you are using backing tracks, email 2 backing tracks (one for the semifinal and one for the final) to smcmart@yahoo.co.uk Please ensure there are no vocals on your backing track. PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you send the backing tracks as an audio file. No links to youtube will be accepted. If they need to download something from youtube to use this site http://mp3-youtube-converter.com
2) VENUE & DETAILS
The Semifinals and Final of The Soloist 2017 will take place in the Mill Theatre, Dundrum Shopping Centre, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, commencing at 11am on Sunday 13th August. (The Green carpark at Dundrum Shopping Centre is very convenient to the venue).
The running order for the competition is below.
- SEMIFINAL 1) 11am – 1pm
- SEMIFINAL 2) 2pm – 4pm
- FINAL 5pm
Competitors should be in attendance from 10:30am (for SEMIFINAL 1 / GROUP 1) and 1:30pm (for SEMIFINAL 2 / GROUP 2). A warm-up room will be available for competitors
All competitors must sign in on arrival.
Minors (those under 18 yrs) must be accompanied by an adult.
From the 50 Semifinalists, a minimum of 10 will be selected to go through to the Final.
The winner of The Soloist 2017 will be announced that evening.
3) YOUR PERFORMANCE
Semifinalists should prepare 2 pieces – the 1st piece for the Semifinal, and the 2nd piece for the Final – should you succeed in qualifying.
Each Contestant will have a maximum of 4 minutes to perform
A sound system and microphone will be in place.
If you are using backing tracks, they must be emailed in advance to smcmart@yahoo.co.uk
Vocalists should NOT accompany themselves. If you are using an accompanist, please note, a full size KEYBOARD will be available. A piano WILL NOT be available.
If you are using a guitar accompanist or any other form of accompaniment, you must ensure that you bring everything you need.
No props will be allowed
There will be NO special lighting. White lighting ONLY will be used.
DRESS CODE: Please dress as you would for a formal performance.
4) MC
Contestants will be asked to talk a little about themselves before they perform.
5) JUDGING CRITERIA
Contestants will be judged based on their performance. The following factors will be taken into account:
- Talent
- Presentation and performance
- Personality, charisma and ability to communicate with, and engage small and large audiences.
- Suitability of chosen material
- Suitability of the competitor to perform with the CBOI (a full symphony orchestra), and represent Ireland nationally and Internationally before potential audiences of up to 10,000.
- Potential for development
6) VERY IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE WINNER
The winner of The Soloist 2017 will perform with the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland on the dates listed below and on any other dates that may arise:
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January “18 |
Sat 20 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
NUI, Galway |
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Sun 21 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
NUI, Galway |
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Sat 27 |
3pm |
Concert |
Echo Arena, Liverpool |
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February ‘18 |
Sat 3 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
Simmonscourt Arena, RDS, Dublin |
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Sun 4 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
Simmonscourt Arena, RDS, Dublin |
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Sun 25 |
3pm |
Concert |
SSE Arena, Belfast |
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March ‘18 |
Sat 3 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
Hub, Kilkenny |
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Sun 4 |
2pm & 8pm |
Concert |
Hub, Kilkenny |
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Sat 10 |
Concert / Tour potential |
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Sun 11 |
Concert / Tour potential |
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Sat 17 |
Concert / Not confirmed |
Newry |
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Sun 18 |
Concert / Not confirmed |
Newry |
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April ‘18 |
Easter |
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Tour Potential |
If you are not available for all of these dates, please withdraw from the competition. The Winner must also attend CBOI rehearsals in Dundalk on Sundays in advance of concerts.
A trophy will be presented to the winner on the night.
The €1,000 cash prize is payable upon completion of all the above concerts.
The CBOI will decide the performance programme for all concerts. The winner will perform one or more solos with the CBOI and may also be expected to perform as part of a vocal duet or ensemble, or with a large group. The winning contestant must perform material requested by the CBOI.
There may be more than winner of this competition.
7) AUDIENCE TICKETS
A limited number of Audience tickets will be on sale for the Semi final and Final. Tickets are available on the Soloist website or by clicking the link below. A limited number of tickets will also be available on the door.
Individual ticket €10
Group ticket (group of 5) €40
Buy tickets for The Soloist 2017 at Mill Theatre,, Sun 13 August 2017