September 24, 2004

UVIC Idol, Stage One

lindsey froland uvic idol.jpg
Lindsey Froland awaits to give his slice of the evening

Everybody who stands on stage casts his or her shadow into the place where the winner will stand. The first round of the UVic Idol, a tourney put on by the University of Victoria Students' Society, was held yesterday at the campus pub. This style of democratic celebrity making has swept most of the modern world, sort of like kareoke.

There are a total of nearly 50 UVic student competitors who will persuade their peers to vote for them by singing and acting out a song of their choice. Some choice musical decisions: "Faith," by George Michaels, a Hank Williams Sr. cover, two involving Lauren Hill. It was as if the stars were there themselves!

The winners for the first round will be declared on October 8th. The winner of the tournament will win a trip to Europe.

Poll: Do you think UVic Idol is to be taken seriously?

no: 5
yes: 1

Quotes from the evening.

"A trip to Europe is not to be laughed at."

"This is about hosting an event that will draw the kids into coming, getting people interacting and having a good time -- fuck no, I can't take this seriously."

Posted by matty-b at September 24, 2004 5:19 PM
Comments

I love that you're doing this whole journalism-blog thing. Spectacular picture. Can't wait for the Record in the Woods one.

Posted by: Joy at September 24, 2004 10:24 PM

I love the journalism style in your blog Matt. Always an interesting read.

Posted by: michael at September 24, 2004 10:48 PM

cheers guys. expect more. . . though I'm not entirely sure where it's going.

Posted by: matt at September 25, 2004 11:32 AM