Join the 2024 YYC K-Poppers Festival!

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Hello, K-Pop fans! Since the inception of Super Star K Calgary in 2017 and 2018, the K-Poppers Festival debuted in 2019 and after successful runs in 2022 and 2023, we're back in 2024 with even bigger prizes! 

Come showcase your passion at Calgary's largest K-Pop event and compete for substantial prizes. With years of experience, this festival has been meticulously prepared to offer participants the perfect stage to unleash the full charm of K-Pop.

	Date & Time	Location	Rules
Preliminaries	July 13, 2024, Time to Be Determined	Calgary Korean Association Hall -  7008 Farrell Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0T2	Singing: < 5 min Dance: < 7 min
Finals	August 10, 2024, Time to Be Determined	Korean Day Festival -  Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T7	Singing: < 5 min Dance: < 7 min

[Competition Schedule and Venue]

Preliminaries: July 13, 2024, Calgary Korean Association Hall (7008 Farrell Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2H 0T2)

Finals: August 11, 2024, Korean Day Festival (Lot 6, 311 8 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T7)

[Detailed Rules]

The music used must be K-Pop. Remixes and versions in other languages are allowed, but it must be clearly recognizable as K-Pop.

Preliminaries:

• Vocal: Performances must not exceed 5 minutes.
  • * Submission of an MR file is optional. If you decide to use a MR for your performance, you must provide your own MR file.
• Dance: Performances must not exceed 7 minutes.
  • * MR File Submission is mandatory for all dance participants. 
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Finals:

MR File Submission for Finals: Required for all qualified teams.

• Vocal: Performances must not exceed 5 minutes.
• Dance: Performances must not exceed 7 minutes.

[MR File Submission]

If you need to submit a new MR file or update an existing one, please ensure this is done by July 8, 2024, at 11:59 PM using the designated form.

• Accepted Formats: Only audio files in formats such as mp3, mp4, etc., are acceptable.
• Email Subject Format: "MR File - [Your Name] - [Vocal or Dance]"

** MR file to: dwnn.recruit@gmail.com

[Application Fee]

Application fees must be sent via E-transfer before July 8, 2024, to complete your application.

• Early Bird: May 19 - June 19 ($10 solo, $20 team)
• Regular: June 20 - July 8 ($15 solo, $25 team)

** E-transfer Email: cka0607@gmail.com

** PLEASE set the Security Code (all lower case): kpoppers2024

[Prizes]

	Dance	Singing
1st place	$2,000	$2,000
2nd place	$1,000	$1,000
3rd place	$500	$500
Popularity Award	$250	$250

Thanks to our collaboration with CKBS and CKA, this K-Pop competition offers a larger prize pool for our participants. We are grateful for their support! 

[How to Apply]

Complete the application form and consent form, ensure the application fee is paid by the deadline, and submit the MR file (as required). Please carefully read and understand the Agreement, and then submit the filled-in <2024 K-Poppers Application and Consent and Release of Liability Form>  for each team member via email to dwnn.recruit@gmail.com by July 8, 2024, 11:59 PM.

• Application Link: Click here to apply
• Consent Form Link: Download Consent Form
  • Email Subject Format: "Consent Form - [Your Name] - [Vocal or Dance]"

** Consent Form and MR file to: dwnn.recruit@gmail.com

** E-transfer Email: cka0607@gmail.com 

[After the Preliminary Round]

Notification of Final Qualification: Qualifying participants will be announced at the conclusion of the preliminary round. An email notification will be sent to those who qualify.

Confirmation for Final Round: Qualifying participants who wish to proceed to the final round must confirm‎ their participation by replying to the email notification.

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For any questions, please contact dwnn.info@gmail.com.

We look forward to your enthusiastic participation. Show us your talent at the 2024 YYC K-Poppers Festival! Thank you!

Sincerely, CKA & DWNN Team