About Pitch, Please!
The Mic is Calling 🎤
Get ready for a night where talent meets community! Pitch, Please! is Positive Resource Connection's premier karaoke competition, in proud partnership with Fort Wayne Pride.
This isn't just your average night at the local bar. We’re taking over the Promenade Park Pavilion for a high-stakes, high-glam musical showdown. Whether you’re stepping into the spotlight or joining the crowd to cheer, dance, and vote for your favorites, we need your voice to make the night unforgettable!
**Note: Performance slots are strictly limited to just 15 competitors! Enter now!
Pitch, Please! Karaoke Contest
Thursday, July 23, 2026
7-10pm at Promenade Park Pavilion (Doors open at 6:30pm)
The Stakes and Prizes
Four Ways to Win 🏆
The Fan Favorites: Notes for Notes 💵
Determined by Popular Vote
Don’t just sing for the judges, sing for the community! The performer who rallies the most crowd support and "votes" will take home the cash. We'll be crowning the THREE top-earning fan favorites.
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
The Grand Prize: A Spotlight Moment 🎤
Selected by our Panel of Judges
This is your chance to transition from karaoke royalty to a professional stage! The judges' winner of Pitch, Please! will receive the ultimate performer’s experience:
Take the stage as a featured guest with renowned Fort Wayne musician and performing artist, Alicia Pyle, at an upcoming live gig.
Our Impact
Singing for a Cause 🌈
Every note sung and every dollar raised goes directly toward the Positive Resource Connection mission. By joining us, you are supporting vital HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis C prevention, education, and health services in our community.
Together with Fort Wayne Pride, we are creating a space where everyone is celebrated, every voice is heard, and every "Pitch" helps build a healthier, more inclusive Northeast Indiana.
The Star Lineup
The Master of Ceremonies: Billy Dawson
Fort Wayne native and national Broadway star takes the stage as our host for the evening! Expect incredible energy and a little theatrical flair to keep the night moving.
The Trackmaster: DJ Trend
The man behind the music! DJ Trend is keeping the energy alive all night long, queuing up the perfect backtracks for our contestants and dropping crowd-pleasing dance tracks in between performances.
The Critics' Circle: Our Judges
Mayor Sharon Tucker
Swapping City Hall for the scorer's table! Fort Wayne’s very own Mayor Tucker is joining us to judge the talent, bring the community spirit, and help decide who takes home the ultimate title.
Big Kess
Bringing the ultimate entertainment expertise! As an actor, Core DJ, and legendary podcast and radio host, Big Kess knows exactly what it takes to command a crowd and deliver a star-powered performance.
A true icon of local arts! Fort Wayne native, graphic artist, and community volunteer, Julia has spent forty years contributing to Northeast Indiana Public Radio. As WBOI’s beloved Arts & Culture reporter, she has the perfect ear for finding our city's next big star.