Maine Games is searching for their 2014 National Anthem Vocalist. Singers young and old are invited to apply to auditon for the opportunity to perform statewide for multiple events.

Applications are now being accepted online and will require that the applicants answer the question: “What does the Star Spangled Banner mean to you?” Those submitting an application will be asked to pay a $5 event fee online. The applicants selected will then audition live infront of a panel of judges on Saturday, April 19 at the Kora Shrine Temple ballroom. They will each have 90 seconds for their performance and will perform a capella. The winner of the contest will perform that night at the Lewiston Colisee, prior to the evening show of the Maine Shrine Circus. They’ll also have an opportunity to sing at Hadlock Field prior to a Portland Seadogs game, as well as at this year’s 25th Anniversary Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic.

Other prizes include a photo shoot; a professional recording session at Blue Wave Creative in South Portland; printed promotional materials; and a gas card to help defray travel expenses.

To learn more, or to submit an application, visit www.planetreg.com/2014anthemaudition.