1. Key’s Got Talent is an event that showcases the talents of people on the Key Peninsula. These tryouts are held to select finalists who will perform on the Main Stage at KeyFest.
2. The event is open to all persons 5 years of age and older living on the Key Peninsula (defined by the boundaries of KPFD 16). At least one member of an act must meet this residential criterion.
   
3. One or more elimination tryouts may be held prior to the Key’s Got Talent Event.
   
4. Acts may be of any nature (subjected to rule 10) including but not limited to vocal, group, theatrical, dance, acrobatics, etc. Unique acts are always appreciated!
   
5. There is no entry or other fees to perform. All others must pay a $2 entry fee for all tryouts. Parents/guardians of performers aged between 5 (five) and 18 (eighteen) are exempted from the tryout entry fees.
   
6. Prizes will be awarded at KeyFest for the final Key’s Got Talent event. Prizes are awarded by Age Group for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place as determined by our judges. The purpose of prizes is to reward the talented performers for their efforts and the entertainment value to the audience.
   
7. It is strongly recommended that an act run around 3 (three) minutes. Under no circumstances may an act run more than 5 (five) minutes. ACTS RUNNING OVER 5 MINUTES WILL BE PENALIZED. The act is timed and begins with the first vocal utterance in any vocal category; the first body movement in any dance category; and the first musical sound in any instrumental category.
   
8. Baton-twirlers using only rubber tipped batons are accepted. Similar acts using machetes, knives etc., will not be accepted. No fire, smoke or smoke-effect will be allowed on stage at any time.
   
9. Due to circumstances and scheduling, setup time is limited to 5 minutes. Bands requiring additional setup time must contact the Key’s Got Talent committee well before the tryouts and may or may not be accommodated.
   
10. No act will be considered if it does not meet the judges’ standards of appropriateness in terms of language, subject matter, and attire. Acts must be appropriate to a family audience. Any act deemed inappropriate for any or no reason by the judges or staff of the KPCFA will be immediately removed from the stage.
    
11. All equipment for the tryout outside of our basic sound equipment must be provided by the performer.
    
12. If your act requires recorded accompanying music, the music must be:
    1. provided to the Talent Show Committee at the time of the audition. (CD’s must be picked up after the show. We are not responsible for items left behind.)
    2. brought to the auditions on a CD labeled with the performers name(s), song name, and artist\composer.
    3. edited to be no longer than 3 minutes in length (if necessary.)
    4. recorded as an MP3, .cda or .wav file.
    5. Cassette tapes or other recorded media cannot be accommodated.
13. Key’s Got Talent is not responsible for theft/damage or injury of any kind, to persons or instruments, props, clothing etc., during, before or after the performance.
    
14. Performers must be present and signed in to perform prior to the show start. Performers are expected to remain for the entire show. Performers not present at the end of the tryouts may be ineligible to perform in the final Key’s Got Talent event.
15. Key’s Got Talent holds the right to use performer's name and/or photo and/or video for any further publicity purposes. Any photo’s, videos, recordings, or any other multi media taken by the Key’s Got Talent committee or staff, becomes the property of the Key’s Got Talent committee in perpetual.
    
16. Key’s Got Talent performers may not perform in more than one single person act. Performers may perform in both a single act and as a duo, trio, or group act.
    
17. Performers aged between 5 (five) and 18 (eighteen) must have a signed parental/guardian consent. Said parent/guardian must also be present for all performances.
    

Adjudication
Performers are scored solely by the judges. To maintain impartiality, none of the judges are officers, board members, or staff of the KPCFA. Neither are they associated with any of the performers in any manner. Acts will be judged on a weighted score in the following categories; Entertainment Value, Engagement, Originality, Poise, and Attire. Judges will also consider on how the act would be received by an impartial audience in an appropriate setting and not based on the size or enthusiasm of an act's "fan club". Performers who have left early may forfeit any advancement to the finals and all prizes or monies. The KPCFA reserves the right of final decision on any matters pertaining to the Key’s Got Talent not covered by the rules. Interpretation of the rules is under sole discretion of the KPCFA. The KPCFA reserves the right to reject or accept any performer or act for any reason with or without cause.