Congratulations to the 40 students from 20 cities in 7 U.S. states and Canada who made it to the finals at the inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza – West Coast Region.
The competition that originated in San Antonio attracts the most talented mariachi singers in the nation who compete for a chance to win scholarships, performance opportunities, and the title of Grand Champion Vocalist. There is never a lack of talent in the auditions, which makes the selection process of finalists very difficult. Students are graded by their intonation, diction, style, vibrato, phrasing, and interpretation and the best in each category are selected to perform live for the competition.
Congratulations to all the finalists selected for the inaugural Mariachi Extravaganza Las Vegas – West Coast Region. If your name is not on this list, remember our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
If you are a selected finalists, you will be contacted soon by a member of our production team to finalize any performance details regarding the competition on Saturday, March 8.
Awards
First, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive medals and scholarships/grants for their award winning performance. Additionally, first place winners of each category will be granted a spot as a semifinalist in the 31st Annual Mariachi Extravaganza in San Antonio for a shot at the Grand Champion title. First place winners will also be invited to perform in the Las Vegas concert on Saturday, March 8.
Competition and Concert
The Vocal and Group Competitions will take place on March 8 at the UNLV Performing Arts Center from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Tickets for the Mariachi Extravaganza Concert featuring Jonathan Palomar and competition winners can be purchased online or at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office. Your registration includes 1 ticket to the concert and can be redeemed during the competition check in between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Click here to purchase tickets!
Where To Stay
The closest Hotel to the UNLV Performing Arts Center is the Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas. This hotel is a 5 min drive from the venue and offers complimentary breakfast. Please make your reservations soon as availability is expected to run out.
Group Registration
Group competitions will be held for middle schools and high schools. There is still time and space for a couple more groups to register. If you are interested, act now! Click here to register.
For additional information, contact:
Stephen Blanco: stephen.blanco@unlv.edu or 586-718-2248
Leon Camacho: leon@mariachimusic.com or 210-629-2830
Cynthia Munoz: cynthia@mariachimusic.com or 210-860-9633
