Twenty contestants in two age categories are scheduled to compete Sept. 29 in the 2012 Brandon Teen Idol contest at the Brandon Elks Lodge, at 800 Centennial Lodge Drive.
The annual contest stems from the Brandon Idol effort that began in 2001 as a fundraising event for Arlene Waldron, who ran successfully that year for Honorary Mayor of Brandon. The mayor is "elected" each year based on the "candidate" who raises the most money for charity.
Brandon Idol Teen was launched in 2007.
This year's contest is set to begin 1 p.m., followed by the Brandon Idol adult contest at 7 p.m. For more information, including ticket prices and where to buy tickets at a discount, see Brandon Idol Contests To Feature Adult, Teen Talent.
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2012 Brandon Teen Idol Contestants (Ages 10-13)
- Makaira Fisk, 11
- Kelly Coultas, 12
- This Very Moment (Darienne and Reed)
- Ashley O'Hall, 11
- Brittany Tanner, 12
- Kassidy Gavagan, 11
- Bayli Faber, 12
- Morgan Krikke, 13
- Taylyn Olney, 13
- Taylor Norrington, 12
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2012 Brandon Teen Idol Contestants (Ages 14-17)
- Sanna Gandy, 14
- Gary Baker, 17
- Jessica Jacobs, 15
- Ian White, 17
- Alyssa Sleger, 14
- Eric Newmann, 14
- Kaylee Konsulis, 15
- Kyle Moore, 17
- Alanna Oreste, 16
