Do you love singing and performing? Strutting your stuff on stage and letting everyone hear your incredible voice? Then do you think you have what it takes to become Otafest’s best vocalist? The Ota Factor welcomes all who want to give their best performance and sing their hearts out!
The Ota Factor is Otafest’s stage for vocal talent. Belt out your favorite anime, video game, or J-pop anthem in front of a live audience. We want you to pour your heart into a performance that captivates the whole room!
The competition is a two-part event. You must be able to compete in both the preliminaries and, if you qualify, the finals. You will perform the same song in both.
Check-in & Sound Check
Meet us at the preliminary stage (we will communicate the where & when to you via email). Please arrive 30 minutes before showtime. This gives us time to confirm your registration, test your audio track, and determine the performance order for the day.
Performance
When it’s your turn, you’ll take the stage to perform your song for our panel of judges. They’ll be looking at everything from your vocal control and timing to your energy and stage presence. Give it your all!
Feedback & Finalist Announcements
There will be a short time period after all performances where you can converse with the judges for some direct feedback on your performance. We’ll also announce which performers have made it to the finals on Sunday!
Finalist Check-in & Rehearsal
Finalists will meet at Main Events 30 minutes before the show begins. This is your chance to do a proper sound check on the main stage to get your levels perfect and get a feel for the space. We’ll also finalize the performance order.
The Final Performance
This is it! You’ll perform the same song as you did in the preliminaries, but this time for the Main Events audience! Deliver a performance that no one will forget.
Awards Ceremony
Once all the finalists have performed, the judges will deliberate. We’ll bring everyone back on stage to announce the winners for Audience Choice, Best Performance, and the grand prize, Best Vocals. The winner of Best Vocals also gets an encore performance at Otafest’s Closing Ceremonies!
