Valley & Vancouver Voices

TEXT VOTING - FAN VOTE CONTEST 2011

INTRODUCING a New Valley Voices 2011 Contest PRIZE, now up for grabs!!! It is a Singer's Makeover valued at $1000. Contestants will have the opportunity to win a free makeover to further their singing career. Here are some reasons to participate in this text voting program:

*Winner’s prizes will include – gift certificates for hair styling, make up, clothing, photography, performance coaching, and other gifts for the winners family to enjoy.
*Total Value of All Prizes - $1000.00 plus
*Help someone you know and like that is a finalist in the Valley Voices Contest
*Helping young artists get recognition for their talent.
*Voting proceeds go towards managing this contest that promotes further
opportunities and resources for the young artists participating in the contest
*Each contestant will be shown on our website with a voting code for fans to vote.
*The contestant with the highest vote count will win a makeover.
*Included in this prize, is a gift certificate for the mother of the winner, complements of Go Fusion Fitness valued at $150.00.
*Included in this prize, is a gift certificate for the father, to make celebrating with the whole family a lot easier, complements of Paliotti's Italian Restaurant valued at $150.00

The Text Voting contest will run during the week of July 25 (8am start), until August 1, 2011(3pm cut-off on the Aug 1st, Contest Day @ Agrifair)

Text voting can work with just a few people, or millions. Nearly everyone can participate since the vast majority of adults and teenagers are within arm's length of a mobile cell phone. There is no need to be at a computer to vote. Voting can now take place at any time and/or location.

This is a FAN vote prize and is separate from the Valley Voices Prizes for the Winner
of the overall contest. The winner of the Valley Voices contest is still eligible to be the winner of the FAN vote through text voting as well.

TEXT VOTE FEE: $1.00 per vote on all cell phone carrier services(includes all cell phone carriers across Canada)

TEXT DIRECTIONS: Enter the singer's text code into a new text message, ex: Vote1, then text it to 100100 on any Canadian cell phone. (make sure there is no space between Vote and #, must be Vote1). All codes are noted below per singer, make sure you pick the right code for the person you want to vote for! Have fun!

2011 Finalists - Text Vote Info - Photos, Bio

2011 Finalists - Text Vote Info - Photos, Bios and Text Codes

Hunter Geiger - Hunter  is a 12-year old Honour Roll student from Kelowna, British Columbia. She
enjoys singing and horseback riding. Hunter has performed at several public venues
through her participation with her vocal program. One musical influence is Justin Bieber
who has inspired her to play guitar and write her own songs. Hunter has recorded a
demo. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote17

Hunter Geiger - Hunter is a 12-year old Honour Roll student from Kelowna, British Columbia. She enjoys singing and horseback riding. Hunter has performed at several public venues through her participation with her vocal program. One musical influence is Justin Bieber who has inspired her to play guitar and write her own songs. Hunter has recorded a demo. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote17

Alexandra Hawse-Alexandra is a 12 year old young lady who is entering high school at Abbotsford Collegiate this fall. Alexandra has performed at the Cops for Cancer event in 2011 and the Mt. Lehman Fall Fair in 2010. She currently plays the Violin, Piano, Cello, Guitar and Sings.
 She studies Vocals with Michelle Wright at the Central Valley Academy of Music in Abbotsford.
She loves to perform and looks forward to the Valley Voices 2011 competition at the Abbotsford Agrifair.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote16

Alexandra Hawse-Alexandra is a 12 year old young lady who is entering high school at Abbotsford Collegiate this fall. Alexandra has performed at the Cops for Cancer event in 2011 and the Mt. Lehman Fall Fair in 2010. She currently plays the Violin, Piano, Cello, Guitar and Sings. She studies Vocals with Michelle Wright at the Central Valley Academy of Music in Abbotsford. She loves to perform and looks forward to the Valley Voices 2011 competition at the Abbotsford Agrifair.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote16

Nicki Meier - Nicki is 12 years old and lives in Abbotsford,
BC. She has been singing her whole life. She takes
vocal lessons from Darcy D Vocal Studio. She has
sang at various charity events, Berry Beat Festival,
Canada Day at Rotary Stadium, Christmas At The
Clark, and the Northwest Washington Fair. She
recently was asked to sing with "Sing! Presents
Tenore". Nicki's plans are to one day sing on the
Grand Ol' Opry.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote19

Nicki Meier - Nicki is 12 years old and lives in Abbotsford, BC. She has been singing her whole life. She takes vocal lessons from Darcy D Vocal Studio. She has sang at various charity events, Berry Beat Festival, Canada Day at Rotary Stadium, Christmas At The Clark, and the Northwest Washington Fair. She recently was asked to sing with "Sing! Presents Tenore". Nicki's plans are to one day sing on the Grand Ol' Opry.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote19

Rebecca Sichon - Rebecca is a 9 year old singer, who is from Mission BC. She has
been singing from the age of 5, and continues her musical ability.
Rebecca takes vocal and piano lessons from Cathy Aj Hardy, and has
recently been on a T.V show called Talent Time. “I hope to be a great
musician someday!” TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote18

Rebecca Sichon - Rebecca is a 9 year old singer, who is from Mission BC. She has been singing from the age of 5, and continues her musical ability. Rebecca takes vocal and piano lessons from Cathy Aj Hardy, and has recently been on a T.V show called Talent Time. “I hope to be a great musician someday!” TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote18

Kiera Venter - Kiera is 11 years old and has been singing since the age of 5. She plays piano and guitar and has recently begun playing the
saxophone. Kiera was a finalist on the BC Junior Talent search 2010 and 2011. She was also first runner-up in the 2010 Valley
Voices Competition. Kiera composes her own music which she arranges and records on Garage Band in her bedroom. Kiera has
been working with vocal coach Darcy D since April of 2010. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote20

Kiera Venter - Kiera is 11 years old and has been singing since the age of 5. She plays piano and guitar and has recently begun playing the saxophone. Kiera was a finalist on the BC Junior Talent search 2010 and 2011. She was also first runner-up in the 2010 Valley Voices Competition. Kiera composes her own music which she arranges and records on Garage Band in her bedroom. Kiera has been working with vocal coach Darcy D since April of 2010. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote20

Cristina Bertini - Cristina is 14 years old and in grade 9 at Windsor Secondary and recently had a lead role in the high school
performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Cristina won the award for outstanding musicianship this year. She is an avid dancer
and performs competitively in Jazz, Lyrical, hip hop, musical theater and ballet. Cristina is nominated for the Honors
Performance program at Carnegie Hall in New York City ! TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote5

Cristina Bertini - Cristina is 14 years old and in grade 9 at Windsor Secondary and recently had a lead role in the high school performance of Little Shop of Horrors. Cristina won the award for outstanding musicianship this year. She is an avid dancer and performs competitively in Jazz, Lyrical, hip hop, musical theater and ballet. Cristina is nominated for the Honors Performance program at Carnegie Hall in New York City ! TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote5

Mariah Crudo - Mariah  is a fifteen year old singer and actress. mariah starting singing around the age of 4, and has continued with a passion ever since.
Mariah has also appeared in movies and T.V shows such as "diary of a wimpy kid 1", and has started her training in opera and classical pieces this year. mariah hopes to pursue some sor of career in the dramatic arts, and pursue her ambitious dream of sharing her talent with the world. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote9

Mariah Crudo - Mariah is a fifteen year old singer and actress. mariah starting singing around the age of 4, and has continued with a passion ever since. Mariah has also appeared in movies and T.V shows such as "diary of a wimpy kid 1", and has started her training in opera and classical pieces this year. mariah hopes to pursue some sor of career in the dramatic arts, and pursue her ambitious dream of sharing her talent with the world. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote9

Gloria Ellis - Gloria is 15 years old and lives in Abbotsford.
She started humming songs before she could talk and when
she was 8 sang with her dad at The Penticton Elvis Festival.
Gloria has also sang at the P.N.E. Red Robinson Talent Show, the Anthem at The Abbotsford Sports
& Entertainment Center,Cloverdale Rodeo as a Finalist at the B.C. Juniors Talent Search and sang at
the Abbotsford Berry Festival last year and this year. She would like to be a singer/songwriter. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote7

Gloria Ellis - Gloria is 15 years old and lives in Abbotsford. She started humming songs before she could talk and when she was 8 sang with her dad at The Penticton Elvis Festival. Gloria has also sang at the P.N.E. Red Robinson Talent Show, the Anthem at The Abbotsford Sports & Entertainment Center,Cloverdale Rodeo as a Finalist at the B.C. Juniors Talent Search and sang at the Abbotsford Berry Festival last year and this year. She would like to be a singer/songwriter. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote7

Meagan Engh - This 15 year old singer is eager to share her voice with the world, and pursue her music as a career. Meagan had trained her voice for over eight years with Stephanie Redekop and Darcy D. She has showcased her voice in recitals, festivals, talent shows, and the lead role in school plays… but that’s just the beginning!" - TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote13

Meagan Engh - This 15 year old singer is eager to share her voice with the world, and pursue her music as a career. Meagan had trained her voice for over eight years with Stephanie Redekop and Darcy D. She has showcased her voice in recitals, festivals, talent shows, and the lead role in school plays… but that’s just the beginning!" - TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote13

Kate Gaulton - For Chilliwack British Columbia's 17 year old rising star Kate, winning a spot in the Metropolis Glee Club, being mentored by Canadian Icon Jann Arden, doing telephone interviews for Jann's CBC radio show Being Jann, and becoming a finalist in the Valley Voices 2011 singing competition, brings her one step closer to realizing her dreams of becoming an international singer and performer. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote8

Kate Gaulton - For Chilliwack British Columbia's 17 year old rising star Kate, winning a spot in the Metropolis Glee Club, being mentored by Canadian Icon Jann Arden, doing telephone interviews for Jann's CBC radio show Being Jann, and becoming a finalist in the Valley Voices 2011 singing competition, brings her one step closer to realizing her dreams of becoming an international singer and performer. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote8

Chloe Hogan - Chloe is 13 years old and has lived in Abbotsford all her life. she has been taking vocal lessons with Darcy D
vocal for 1 year and also plays guitar. she really enjoys being with her friends and photography. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote10

Chloe Hogan - Chloe is 13 years old and has lived in Abbotsford all her life. she has been taking vocal lessons with Darcy D vocal for 1 year and also plays guitar. she really enjoys being with her friends and photography. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote10

Torry Janz - Torry is an 18 year old from Abbotsford, BC. He has been singing for most of his life. He is currently taking voice lessons with Darcy D. In the future, Torry hopes to become a professional musician, or get involved in music production. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote4

Torry Janz - Torry is an 18 year old from Abbotsford, BC. He has been singing for most of his life. He is currently taking voice lessons with Darcy D. In the future, Torry hopes to become a professional musician, or get involved in music production. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote4

Tasha Leginus - Tasha is 17 and has performed in previous
events with Hatzic Secondary School.  She had also performed in three school choirs, that brought her to
events such as competitions in Whistler, and Banff. She also, was the jazz vocalist for Hatzics Jazzband, who's
talent has been noticed everywhere from New Orleans to Banff. Due to graduation, she has had to spread her wings to explore the new and exciting
music world!TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote2

Tasha Leginus - Tasha is 17 and has performed in previous events with Hatzic Secondary School. She had also performed in three school choirs, that brought her to events such as competitions in Whistler, and Banff. She also, was the jazz vocalist for Hatzics Jazzband, who's talent has been noticed everywhere from New Orleans to Banff. Due to graduation, she has had to spread her wings to explore the new and exciting music world!TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote2

Irene Lumayag - Irene is a 14 yr old from Delta BC, she's been singing since she was 4
and Irene has performed recently at Q-fest in Surrey and the BC Junior
Talent Search 2011 and many charity event as a performer. Irene's ambition
is to have a career in the music industry and to finish her
education, she wants to be a nurse.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote15

Irene Lumayag - Irene is a 14 yr old from Delta BC, she's been singing since she was 4 and Irene has performed recently at Q-fest in Surrey and the BC Junior Talent Search 2011 and many charity event as a performer. Irene's ambition is to have a career in the music industry and to finish her education, she wants to be a nurse.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote15

Eileen Meng - Eileen is a 17 year old aspiring artist from Abbotsord, BC. Eileen is trained in classical piano since the age of 8 and taught
herself the guitar. Hard working, focused and inspired by Alicia Keys, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera, she takes every
opportunity possible. Eileen has taken part in various musicals, choir, concert band and jazz band. She now studies vocals with
Darcy D.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote6

Eileen Meng - Eileen is a 17 year old aspiring artist from Abbotsord, BC. Eileen is trained in classical piano since the age of 8 and taught herself the guitar. Hard working, focused and inspired by Alicia Keys, Celine Dion and Christina Aguilera, she takes every opportunity possible. Eileen has taken part in various musicals, choir, concert band and jazz band. She now studies vocals with Darcy D.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote6

Savannah Quinn - Savannah is 17 years old and has lived in Abbotsford her whole life. She has been singing since she could
talk and performing since she was nine. She first sang in choirs and now receives vocal instruction from Darcy
Deutsch. Savannah has sung recently at the Berry Beat Festival and local venues. Savannah writes her own music
and continues to pursue her dreams of making music her career.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote1

Savannah Quinn - Savannah is 17 years old and has lived in Abbotsford her whole life. She has been singing since she could talk and performing since she was nine. She first sang in choirs and now receives vocal instruction from Darcy Deutsch. Savannah has sung recently at the Berry Beat Festival and local venues. Savannah writes her own music and continues to pursue her dreams of making music her career.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote1

Payton Rector - Payton is a 14 year old from South Surrey that has a passion for music. She has been singing for audiences since the age of six and has more than 200 live performances under her belt, including Richmond’s Olympic Ozone Stage, Merritt Mountainfest & opening for Brian McKnight at the Orpheum Theatre.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote11

Payton Rector - Payton is a 14 year old from South Surrey that has a passion for music. She has been singing for audiences since the age of six and has more than 200 live performances under her belt, including Richmond’s Olympic Ozone Stage, Merritt Mountainfest & opening for Brian McKnight at the Orpheum Theatre.TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote11

Jessie Sapach - Jessie is a 14 year old from Langley, BC. She started singing when she was three, was the
first Merritt Idol winner at 12 years old and sang at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. She plays
piano and is learning guitar. This year she discovered a love for musical theatre and hopes to pursue a musical career. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote14

Jessie Sapach - Jessie is a 14 year old from Langley, BC. She started singing when she was three, was the first Merritt Idol winner at 12 years old and sang at the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. She plays piano and is learning guitar. This year she discovered a love for musical theatre and hopes to pursue a musical career. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote14

Tiffany Schroeder - Tiffany is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Abbotsford, BC. She has been singing since she can
remember, and performing since the age of 6. Tiffany has been working on her original music and plans to have a
career in music. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote3

Tiffany Schroeder - Tiffany is a 16 year old singer/songwriter from Abbotsford, BC. She has been singing since she can remember, and performing since the age of 6. Tiffany has been working on her original music and plans to have a career in music. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote3

Brian Zink - Brian  is a 15 year old from Mission, BC.
He has been singing for just over a year and a half. Brian has sung at the Berry Beat Festival, Laury Paul's concert for Canadian artists and
often for charities.
He hopes to buy a new guitar, and live life as a recording musician. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote12

Brian Zink - Brian is a 15 year old from Mission, BC. He has been singing for just over a year and a half. Brian has sung at the Berry Beat Festival, Laury Paul's concert for Canadian artists and often for charities. He hopes to buy a new guitar, and live life as a recording musician. TEXT VOTE CODE: Vote12

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