Can you hit that high? Then sign up for the Retro Con 2023 “Jump the Gully” Karaoke Contest!

The contest will be held early Sunday afternoon at the show, tentative start time 1:15pm. We’ll have a wide variety of 80’s (and some early 90’s) song classics to choose from. Most will have on-screen lyrics to follow along with, but we’ll also be supplementing these with a few geek-related favorites that will have a *lyrics sheet only*. Consider these “extra credit” choices!

Since contestant space is limited and we need time to get the playlist ready, sign-ups will be required! Listen for an announcement over the PA system around 11:15am Sunday to let you know sign-ups are starting. If interest is high, we might have to go with a “lottery” system to pick our 15 contestants.

First Place (or “01” Place) this year gets the brand new LEGO Icons Pac-Man Arcade set, a $270 retail value! We have other great prizes lined as well, such as a Modern Icons Optimus Prime helmet for 2nd Place, and a Kenner Star Wars reissue figure set for 3rd Place!

We’ll handle the retro, you bring the rock!

The contest rules are as follows:

#1. No staff or volunteers may enter.
#2. Singing in costume is allowed, but will not affect the judges’ scoring.
#3. No skits are allowed. Dancing in place however is just fine (and encouraged).
#4. Songs will be picked on a first-come, first-served basis. Songs will not be held for specific contestants. Also, outside songs will not be allowed.
#5. No instruments will be allowed.
#6. All contestants must arrive at the panel/event room *15 minutes* prior to showtime for check-in and singing order assignment. If you are not present at this time, you may have to forfeit your place.
#7. Please no heckling from the audience or other contestants. Anyone found to be disorderly will be asked to leave the panel area.
#8. You MUST rock.

SEE KARAOKE SONG LIST HERE!