BE a SUPER STAR!
Contestants will register to compete on each given Weds with the DJ by 11pm. Contestants may pick songs from Q’s selection or bring their own music. Contestants will perform in order of registration beginning at midnight. Two contestants will be selected by a panel of judges each week to proceed to the finals, held on Sat, Nov 28, 2009. If a contestant does not qualify for the finals that night, they are encouraged to compete again on the next Wednesday. Every finalist is required to appear in a group performance on Weds, Nov 25, 2009 at 11pm.

PRIZES
The winner will receive a $500 cash prize, a promotional gift basket from our liquor sponsor, a bunch of pretty flowers and the title of being Q-Idol Winner 2009!

Preliminaries
Weds, Oct 14 - Congrats to Jason Button & Landy
Weds, Oct 21 - Congrats to Chris Riley & James Brown
Weds, Oct 28 - Congrats to Markie & Alex Craig
Weds, Nov 4 - Congrats to Bee & Mike Roush
Weds, Nov 11 - Congrats to Reggie Robertson & Shane Timberlake
Weds, Nov 18 -Jen Bolin & Jessi
Weds, Nov 25 - group performance
Sat, Nov 28 - FINALS

Finals
All 12 contestants chosen from preliminaries should prepare two songs for the finals held on Saturday, Nov 28. That night, first round of judging begins at 11pm, and then a panel will narrow the field to six contestants who will perform their second song.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Judging Criteria for Preliminaries
30% Vocal Ability
30% Stage Presence
40% Overall Performance

Judging Criteria for Finals
20% Vocal Ability
20% Stage Presence
40% Overall Performance
20% Audience Vote

Preliminary Judges
Judging is a huge responsibility and honor. Who better to select a Q-Idol than those who have an understanding of Q? While no bartenders or owner will have a "say" In the winners, members of clubs that regularly meet at Q - call it a jury of your peers - will judge your performance.

Lords of Leather
Euchre Club
Kentuckiana Pride Festival
Derby City Kickers
The Galaxy Girls
Voices of Kentuckiana