The Perfect Pitch

The Karaoke World Championships is confirmed to take place in Killarney, Co.Kerry, Ireland 8th-10th September 2011.

Heidi Moijanen, Director of Foreign Affairs,KWC Organization flew in to Kerry from Helsinki to sign the contract with Patrick O’Donoghue, Managing Director of the INEC (Ireland National Events Centre) which is the host venue.

The INEC along with Karaoke Ireland, The Kerry Convention Bureau, Failte Ireland have all supported Killarney’s bid to host the championships. Ann Marie Campell and Liz Cosgrove official Irish partners of the Karaoke World championships, choose to put Killarney forward as the host destination due to its suitability for the event, “after traveling to many Karaoke World Championships I wanted to use this opportunity to show Ireland off at its best. Killarney’s world renowned natural beauty coupled with its history of welcoming visitors for over 250 years meant that I know my many Global Karaoke friends will receive the best of Irish welcomes in Killarney” said Campbell.

“The INEC is an ideal venue for this event as its it has 485 bedrooms on site split between the Gleneagle Hotel and River Apartments, as well as the luxurious Brehon Hotel where allthe finalist and their families will be staying. The fact that so many people can stay on site, in the official event accommodation was a major factor taken into consideration when choosing the INEC venue.” said Cosgrove.

Local organisers are working with Kerry Convention Bureau and Failte Ireland on a festival programme for the event so that those who travel to the small town of Killarney, located in the south west of Ireland feels like their own little corner of Ireland, even its it’s only for 3 days! For more information visit www.karaokeireland.net

www.inecconventions.ie

www.kwc.fi

The annual Parliament Karaoke Championships were held last Wednesday at Karaoke Bar Satumaa just next to the Parliament building in Helsinki. The contest was organized by a Finnish radio station, Järviradio and hosted by the Parliament’s Karaoke Club that has been active since 2003!

The competition was open for members of the parliament and the staff of the parliament. The event was broadcasted live through Radio Järviradio and the listeners had the chance to vote for the best singer. The victory was a tie between Johanna Hellgren and Sanna-Helena Rantala.

Roland Europe and KWC Organization have entered into worldwide partnership! KWC Organization flew to the picturesque town of San Benedetto Del Tronto (Italy) to meet the good people of Roland Europe and to discuss the details of the cooperation. The three day visit included familiarizing with the Italian culture and the Roland Europe campus (including Roland Europe factory and Roland DG factory). From every aspect, the trip was a success and both parties want to disclose that a fruitful partnership is on its way. The details will be announced later.

Roland Europe has recently launched their all new All-In-One singing entertainment machine, Vima JM-8.

Meanwhile, here is few pictures from our trip to Italy, enjoy:

Roland Europe & KWC Organization

Roland Factory

Roland DG

San Benedetto Del Tronto

Night out on the town, Karaoke Club Fellini with KWC pennant at the bar

KWC Organization visited Moscow and KWC Russia to go through the inital plans of KWC 2010, which will be held in Russia on 22nd to 25th of September! The weekend trip included lots of good discussions and magnificent plans for 2010. KWC Organization is happy to announce, that these will be the best Karaoke World Championships ever!

Here are few pictures to illustrate our trip:

We had an excellent time at Karaoke Club Duets, which will be the base for all the international guest during their stay in Moscow.

On Saturday we had a look at the planned venue, Golden Palace. It is an ex-casino that has been renovated to an entertainment center. It has a big main hall and three smaller clubs. View from the stage.

Golden Palace, view from the hall.

Golden Palace, stage.

Golden Palace, view from the stage.

Golden Palace, view from the second floor balcony.

Golden Palace, one of the three additional clubs.

Golden Palace, one of the three additional clubs.

Golden Palace, they’ve got penguins too.

At Karaoke Club Duets.

Kari is testing the soundsystem, it is ready for you guys!

Karaoke Club Duets has its own recording studio.

Posing at the Red Square.

Marriott Renaissance Moscow Hotel. Where all of the international guests will be staying.

Posing in front of the Kremlin walls.

Pro tip; when travelling, catch Z’s whenever you can.