Pulse Karaoke Lounge to Sponsor New York State's Karaoke World Championship

Online, May 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Be prepared for a night of celebrity judges and performances by The Broadway Dolls- cast members from Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Chicago, Wicked, Memphis, Wonderland, etc. and Dianne Wesley- Top 4 Billboard recording artist. The New York State Karaoke World Championships are coming to New York City on Saturday, May 21.

This star-studded event will be hosted by Asia Nitollano (Winner of The CW'sPussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll) and Jeremy Hassell (TBS, Billboard UK VH1, MTV,E! news, & WCBS 880 news) sponsored by Pulse Karaoke Lounge at the Arena event space on 135W 41st Street between 6th Ave and Broadway.

ABC's televised show will broadcast the selected male and female contestants to represent best amateur singers from the United States. They will be competing against other national winners on an international platform Killarney, Ireland. Attendees of this event can vote via text message for a winner to advance as the People's Choice Winner. (Details to be announced during the event)

"The significance of producing this show on Broadway is astounding, this event will give Karaoke a new image throughout the U.S.A. More importantly, the show will set forth a new perspective to singing competitions currently seen on television." Shawn Goh, Producer / Director.

Top winners at the national level will receive a slate of prizes valued at over $4,000, including studio recording time and custom song demos to help them further their singing careers, and round-trip air fare and hotel accommodations in Killarney, Ireland for the international competition.

The Karaoke world Championships USA is the only competition in the United States granted an exclusive license by the international karaoke authority. The top talent in the nation will compete at the national competition, following the completion of the regional finals.