Lights… Camera… KARAOKE!

This year the Retro Con Truly Truly Truly Outrageous Karaoke Contest is heading to the big screen! Be the guy or gal that sings the epic montage sequence, or the legend who belts out that end credits song… this is your chance to steal the spotlight!

We’re putting together a soundtrack packed with unforgettable songs from some of the biggest movies of the ’80s and ’90s. Expect tunes from classics like Back to the Future, Top Gun, Transformers: The Movie, and other cinematic favorites. No acting experience required… although dramatic pointing, imaginary wind machines, and over-the-top air guitar solos are highly encouraged.

The contest takes place Sunday afternoon with a tentative 3:00pm start. Because contestant spots are limited and we’ll need time to prepare the playlist, sign-ups are required. Head to the Preregistrant Table in our lead-in hallway around 12:00pm on Sunday. If demand is high, we’ll draw names lottery-style to select our 12 performers.

First Place this year wins the HasLab Ghostbusters Ectomobile box set! This deluxe set valued at around $500 builds either the Ecto-1 or Ecto-1A car, measures nearly two feet long, and includes all four Ghostbusters in their Ghostbusters 2 gear, plus Louis Tully, Slimer, the Library Ghost, slime blowers, blast effects… even the dancing toaster, Ghostbusters hot beverage thermal mug, and free balloon for the kids! (no, seriously)

Second Place wins the Transformers Studio Series Matrix, while Third Place takes home the GI Joe Classified Cold Slither figure set!

CONTEST RULES!

#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 actual instruments will be allowed (props are okay).
#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.

SONG LIST!

⦁ Crazy For You – Madonna
⦁ Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
⦁ Dare to Be Stupid – Weird Al
⦁ Don’t You (Forget About Me) – Simple Minds
⦁ Eye of the Tiger – Survivor
⦁ Fame – Irene Cara
⦁ Flashdance… What a Feeling – Irene Cara
⦁ Footloose – Kenny Loggins
⦁ Gangsta’s Paradise – Coolio
⦁ Ghostbusters – Ray Parker Jr.
⦁ Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
⦁ Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
⦁ I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
⦁ I Touch Myself – The Divinyls
⦁ I’ll Remember – Madonna
⦁ I’m Alright – Kenny Loggins
⦁ I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers
⦁ Into the Groove – Madonna
⦁ Kiss From a Rose – Seal
⦁ Magic Dance – David Bowie
⦁ My Sharona – The Knack
⦁ NeverEnding Story – Limahl
⦁ Pet Sematary – The Ramones
⦁ Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
⦁ Princes of the Universe – Queen
⦁ St. Elmo’s Fire (Man in Motion) – John Par
⦁ The Touch – Stan Bush
⦁ Time Warp – The Rocky Horror Picture Show
⦁ We Don’t Need Another Hero – Tina Turner
⦁ Wild Women Do – Natalie Cole