ESPN Zone is hosting an "Anthem Idol" competition on March 6, 2008 at the Downtown Disney location. Registration opened this weekend, and contestants must register in person at the restaurant's SportsCenter Studio Store to reserve their spot. Registration is open through March 5 or when 100 eligible entries are received, whichever comes first.
On March 6, each contestant will sing 30 seconds of a song of their choice (but not the national anthem), and five finalists will be selected by a panel of judges. Each finalist will then perform the national anthem, and be judged by both the panel of official judges and the live audience. The winner will have the opportunity to sing the national anthem live before an upcoming Anaheim Ducks hockey game. Additional details about the competition are available from the ESPN Zone Web site (link).