People fade; it’s their image that lives on.

Today, taking part in a singing contest encompasses more than just having a great voice. It’s more than just being good at what you do. Marilyn Monroe. Whitney Houston. Michael Jackson. These are artists whose images have lived on for eternity. Beyonce is an amazing artist. But the diva is known not only for her ability to belt out a powerful performance, but also for her incredible personality, her style – her image! It is her ability to own the stage, and captivate the audience!

So do you have that winning image? Follow these three tips to make sure that when you enter a singing contest online, you pack one heck of a punch! Here’s your guide to building an image.

Tip 1 – Attire Matters

There are people who appear in their performance in a tank top or shorts. This may come across as too sloppy. Now, unless you’re really comfortable in that image, and want to build upon that, it’s fine. However, it’s your first shot, so you want to be taken a little bit more seriously by the viewers and the judges. Your dressing pretty much depends on the song. If you’re performing a ballad, you might want to tone down the dressing; with a rock performance, feel free to opt or a jacket. Just remember, whatever you wear is a reflection of who you are.

Tip 2 – Say Something About Yourself

Whether you may or may not get the opportunity to speak about yourself will depend on the kind of contest that you’re participating in. But as a general rule, we highly recommend infusing your performance with your personal style. If you don’t get your 15 seconds of introduction, let the audience get to know you through your performance. It’s possible! When Bo Bice took the stage in the fourth season of American Idol, he became synonymous with a hippy personality and southern rock vibe. He redefined the genre, took risks and became one of the most popular artists that AI has had on their panel. When you perform, take risks, and let people have a glimpse of who you are as an artist –and as a person.   

Tip 3 – Hair Styling & Makeup

Your everyday makeup is a lot different than your stage or camera makeup. While it isn’t essential that you wear any, it would help to you come across as more presentable. Therefore, if you choose to opt for makeup, be generous. For your hairstyle, remember, everything is exaggerated in a performance; so go big, and go bold – as long as you are confident you can pull it off.

Ready To Get Out There? Here’s A Free Singing Contest Online That You Cannot Miss!  

We introduce CoverTheseLyrics. This is an online singing contest not only for talented vocalists but songwriters as well. The contest is open to anyone, male or female, 14 years or older (with parental consent). Aspiring artists may submit their performance video on YouTube. Winner have a chance to win $500, along with the opportunity to help judge CTL’s Ingenuity Award round and win a chance to be marketed on their  website, with nationwide exposure!  

You need a chance to make your mark. Here it is! Visit their website to take part now, and submit your YouTube video for the singing contest.