text: Season 1 Winner Kay Kay Alexis
  “Hand Me The Mic”
  2019 Season 2 Dates, Times & Places
  Warwick Mall - Center Stage - Warwick Rhode Island
  April 27 First Round 1pm
  May 18 Second Round 1pm
  June 22 Third Round 1pm
  July 20 Semi Finals 1pm
  The Finals July 28
  Twin River Casino Event Center
  With Celebrity Judges ~ In Front of Thousands
  GRAND PRIZE $10,000
  Frequently Asked Questions
  How do I sign up to compete?
  Send an audition video to firstname.lastname@example.org (video must be 3 minutes or less) for the opportunity to be pre-selected to compete in one of the three rounds.
  Audition in person. There will be open auditions for ONE HOUR at the start of the three rounds.
  (3 minutes per singer | maximum)
  Competition Dates for Rounds One - Three:
  Round One April 27
  Round Two May 18
  Round ThreeJune 22
  Semi Finals July 20
  These Rounds are at the Warwick Mall in Warwick Rhode Island
  Open audition participants will be selected on a first come, first serve basis (pending suitability of content for public performance, and the desired length of the show.) A maximum of ten contestants will be chosen to be in that round to compete with the 10 contestants pre-selected from the audition videos sent in to the JOCC team.
  Twenty contestants will compete that day for 3 spots in the semifinals.Twenty contestants will sing and ten contestants will be chosen to continue to compete that day. The ten contestants chosen will sing and the top three contestants will be selected to go on to the semis final (this is the format for all three rounds) the 3rd round will have top four contestants with the audience picking the 4th contestant
  Who is eligible?
  This contest is open to persons 13 -19 years of age.Any members of the JOCC, employees of Warwick Mall and their immediate family members are not permitted to participate.None of the judges’ immediate family may participate. Contestants under the age of 18 years old may only participate so with the consent of their parent or guardian who must evidence such consent on the application form
  Contestants must be amateur singers or entertainers, otherwise be persons who may be involved within the entertainment industry as singers or entertainers on a part-time basis, and do not belong to any professional organization (s) connected with the entertainment industry.
  Is there a fee?
  NO ENTRY FEE
  What is the Grand Prize?
  Chance to perform at JOCC Gala
  Production Deal -2song Demo)with Jay-Oh Productions
  The possibility of auditioning with "THE VOICE" " AMERICA GOT TALENT" "AMERICAN IDOL"
  What is the Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic (JOCC)?
  The Jeffrey Osborne Celebrity Classic is a 501(c) (3) organization whose mission is to support a continued push for music and arts to children including initiatives to put music back into public school systems. The JOCC also supports non-profits that provide services and safe, enriching environments for families and children including those in need. The JOCC will also provide music- and art-based scholarships and a humanitarian award to deserving individuals and organizations.
  Click Below to download the Application and Full Set of Rules and Regulations