Local Youth Invited to Shine in National Anthem Spotlight at Orange Bowl Game
For the first time ever, residents of South Florida will have an opportunity to showcase their singing talents on a national stage. The Deco Drive team has partnered with the Orange Bowl Committee to host a competition for individuals aged 10-22 from the SoFlo area, with the goal of selecting the next national anthem singer.
The winning performer will have the chance to belt out "The Star-Spangled Banner" live at the College Football Playoff game on January 1st. However, it's not all about singing – organizers want participants to be confident and composed in front of a massive audience, with Bob Lafferty stating, "We'd love them to know what they're doing, right of course, because it's gonna be in front of 80,000 at the stadium, and all those watching at home."
To enter, potential contestants need to record themselves singing the national anthem and upload it to YouTube or Vimeo via a Google form on the Orange Bowl website. The deadline for submissions is midnight on December 16th.
This unique opportunity provides young musicians from South Florida with a chance to shine in front of a global audience, making it an exciting event for music lovers and sports fans alike.
For the first time ever, residents of South Florida will have an opportunity to showcase their singing talents on a national stage. The Deco Drive team has partnered with the Orange Bowl Committee to host a competition for individuals aged 10-22 from the SoFlo area, with the goal of selecting the next national anthem singer.
The winning performer will have the chance to belt out "The Star-Spangled Banner" live at the College Football Playoff game on January 1st. However, it's not all about singing – organizers want participants to be confident and composed in front of a massive audience, with Bob Lafferty stating, "We'd love them to know what they're doing, right of course, because it's gonna be in front of 80,000 at the stadium, and all those watching at home."
To enter, potential contestants need to record themselves singing the national anthem and upload it to YouTube or Vimeo via a Google form on the Orange Bowl website. The deadline for submissions is midnight on December 16th.
This unique opportunity provides young musicians from South Florida with a chance to shine in front of a global audience, making it an exciting event for music lovers and sports fans alike.
this competition sounds like a dream come true for all the young singers out there... but let's not get too caught up in the excitement, 'cause what really matters is being prepared for that big moment 
. think about it - 80k people watching you perform, and millions more on tv... if you're nervous, it's gonna show 
. so yeah, confidence is key, but also being able to relax under pressure and just enjoy the experience 
. that's what this competition is all about, right?
! It's awesome that they're giving the youth a chance to show off their talents on a national stage. I mean, who wouldn't want to sing in front of 80k people at the Orange Bowl? 
And it's not just about the singing, it's also about being confident and composed under pressure, which is such an important life skill.
Easy peasy. I'm actually thinking of entering myself (just kidding... or am I?) 
But seriously, this is a great opportunity for young musicians in South Florida to get their big break. Fingers crossed for the winner! 
It's great that they're encouraging kids from SoFlo to showcase their talents, but let's be real, it's a huge risk to be up there on national TV like that. 
What if they mess up? The pressure's gonna be intense! 
Still, I gotta give props to the organizers for trying to create this awesome opportunity. Maybe we'll see a new star born 
!
! It's awesome that the Orange Bowl Committee is giving local youth a chance to showcase their singing talents on a national stage. I mean, who wouldn't want to belt out the national anthem in front of 80k people? 
But seriously, it's not just about singing - it's also about being confident and composed under pressure.
! The fact that they can submit their videos online makes it super accessible too.
It's like, they're already talented enough to make it into the competition, so now it's all about them owning that stage and making everyone proud. Plus, can you imagine 80k people cheering on a kid from South Florida? 
. and what's with the emphasis on confidence and composure? can't we just let people have fun with their singing and not worry too much about messing up 
I'm all for youth involvement, but come on! What if they mess up in front of 80k people?! 
Should be interesting to see who shows up with some decent skills though... probably gonna be a lot of drama and tears 
I mean, who wouldn't wanna sing in front of 80k people and millions watching live?! It's not just about the singing tho - they gotta be confident & composed under pressure 
Either way, I'm def rooting for our local youth to shine! 
they all sound diff lol but i guess its cool that ppl get 2 show off their vocal skills @ the orange bowl game! 
They should def make a video of themselves singing and post it online so we can all vote for them. The pressure must be high, but I think most teens in that age group would kill it