SOCIAL KARAOKE LEAGUE RULES
Yes, this is real. If you're looking to join a fun, social, team-based karaoke league, you're in the right spot!
We love the competition—but community comes first. These guidelines keep things fair, safe, and positive so everyone can sing their heart out and have a great night.
1) OUR SAFE SPACE PROMISE
Rare Karaoke Cafe is a place where everyone should feel welcome. By joining the league, you agree to:
~ Be Respectful
~ Treat everyone with dignity—every time
~ No heckling, harassment, bullying, or rude comments
~ Keep it supportive: cheer loud, critique never
~ Respect our staff, our venue, and each other
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~ Keep It Consent-First
~ Not everyone wants attention—read the room
~ Pay attention to body language and boundaries
~ Ask first before touching anyone—always
~ Keep Sensitive Topics Civil (or Skip Them)
~ Be mindful of jokes, lyrics, or comments that could hurt others
~ If politics/lifestyle topics come up, keep it respectful—or move on
2) IF SOMETHING FEELS OFF: WHAT TO DO
If you see or experience behavior that doesn’t match the vibe:
Speak up (if you feel safe): Calmly say it’s not okay
Support: Check on the person affected and ask if they’re okay
Tell staff: Let a Rare team member know right away
Emergency: If someone is unsafe or threatened, get staff involved immediately and call 911 if needed
Important: Repeated issues can lead to warnings, removal from the league night, or being banned from the league/venue (no refunds).
3) HOW THE SEASON WORKS:
Most seasons run 7 weeks + a final playoff week
Some seasons may be shorter (“mini seasons”)
Each League Night Has 3 Rounds
Round 1: Solo or duet
Round 2: Solo, duet, or trio
Round 3: Full team group performance
Teams & Rosters
Up to 6 teams per division
Up to 8 people per team
If your team isn’t full, we may add free agents or combine small teams
Life happens: As long as 2 performers show up, your team can still compete that night.
4) VOTING & POINTS (KEEPING IT FAIR)
Anyone inside the venue during league play can vote
Votes from outside won’t count
Voting stays open briefly after each round, and your host will announce when it closes
Duplicate votes are automatically removed
Scoring:
Each matchup has 7 total points:
Round 1 = 2 points
Round 2 = 2 points
Round 3 = 3 points
Ties split the points
5) SONGS & PERFORMANCE RULES
Submit songs at least 24 hours ahead
Songs are first come, first served
A song can only be used once during regular season
Songs reset for playoffs
Mashups:
Want to mash up two songs? Get approval first so you don’t use a song someone already claimed that week.
“Graveyard” Songs:
If a song gets performed too often (or is just… a lot), Rare league staff may retire it from competition.
Participation Minimum:
Each performer must sing at least twice in Round 1 or 2 during the regular season (group round doesn’t count).
Props & Stage Rules
No unregistered audience members on stage as “props”
Quick setup: 1 minute max to set up and clean up
No changing venue lights or AV settings
6) KEEP THE VENUE SAFE (R-E-S-P-E-C-T RULES)
No:
~ Climbing on structures
~ Throwing anything (including liquids, confetti, glitter, food, etc.)
~ Spraying messy materials (silly string, paint, powders, glue, etc.)
~ Carrying or throwing another performer
~ Outside food or alcohol used in performances
~ Live animals (unless required by law/ADA)
~ Bare feet—shoes stay on
~ Clean up after yourselves and take props/trash with you.
7) PLAYOFFS + TIEBREAKERS
Playoffs follow the regular season standings. If teams tie, we break it with:
Most total points
Head-to-head result
Coin toss
Some playoff nights may include judges along with audience voting.
FINAL WORD
This league is here to help you make friends, build confidence, and have a blast—with a little friendly competition sprinkled on top. Bring the energy & cheer on your teammates!