Schedule

Thursday, April 11 – Contestant Karaoke

Contestants and Judges are encouraged to participate in the opening event of contest weekend. This is not a singing competition, but an opportunity for the Contestants to showcase their personality, get acclimated to being on-stage and a chance to get to know their fellow Contestants and Judges.

While no points will be specifically awarded for Thursday’s activities, it is important to note that Judges will be observing Contestants throughout the contest weekend, scoring on participation, enthusiasm, and personality in the category Social Dynamics for a maximum of 20 points (10% of the overall score)

Friday, April 12 – Cigar Social and Meet & Greet

Contestants and Judges are expected to attend. We will have a cigar social on the patio with a cigar vendor. Inside the bar, Contestants will have an opportunity to get atop the go-go boxes and show off their best moves. There will also be a fundraising component to the evening; each Contestant will have a paper sash to wear. Bar patrons will be able to purchase stickers for a dollar each, the stickers essentially acting as ‘votes’ that each Contestant can earn from patrons. Stickers will also be awarded for each Grand raffle ticket the Contestants sell that evening.

The funds raised that evening will exclusively benefit Mulligan’s Manor. This is a judged activity accounting for 20 points (10% of the overall score)

Saturday, April 13 – Contest Day

Judges’ interviews – Individual interviews at Anvil (Saturday daytime TBD). Contestants will meet with the full panel of Judges. This interview will take place in private (offstage) without any audience. Select attire that you feel is appropriate (think ‘Leather Casual’) Judges questions often cover knowledge of the leather community; its leaders and history; the Contestant’s community service and personal questions about the Contestant.

This is a judged activity accounting for 20 points (10% of the overall score)

Contest at 8:30 p.m.

Opening and welcome

Presentation of colors, recognition of Titleholders and performance of the National Anthem

BAR WEAR – Contestants will appear in their choice of leatherwear (aka what you’d normally wear out on a regular bar night). Contestants will have a 1-1/2 minute opportunity to introduce themselves: a brief biography and an item or two they’d like to share with the judges/audience (interests, community service, hobbies, kinks, fetishes, turn-ons, something they’re passionate about etc.) This should not be why you would make a good Mr. Anvil Phoenix as that is theme of the Closing Statement. Contestants should be able to speak without notes and may be asked a follow-up question at the emcee’s discretion. This will be judged for a maximum of 40 points (20% of the overall score)

INTRODUCTION OF JUDGES AND TALLY MASTER – At the conclusion of the Bar Wear portion of the contest, Contestants will return backstage to change for the next portion of the contest. During that time, our Judges and Tally Master for the evening will be introduced and thanked.

JOCK STRAP/PECS AND PERSONALITY – Each Contestant will appear onstage in a jock strap of their choice. This segment is not a ‘body competition’ or ‘fashion show’ but a celebration of our leather lifestyle. Judging emphasizes attitude, stage presence and confidence rather than athletic shape. This portion will include on-stage questions asked by the judges and emcee. This will be judged for a maximum of 40 points (20% of the overall score)

RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS – Contestants return backstage for wardrobe change.

IMAGE IN LEATHER – Contestants will dress to display their ‘visual image of leather’, this can be anything from Sam Browne belts, uniforms, hats etc… This is where you dress to impress.
This will be judged for a maximum of 40 points (20% of the overall score). Contestants will remain in formal leather to deliver closing statements and announcement of contest winner.

CLOSING STATEMENTS – Each Contestant will deliver a 1-½ minute speech to the community stating why they would like to be Mr. Anvil Phoenix 2024. Although microphone will not be turned off after two minutes, point deductions may be incurred if statements go longer than two minutes. Audience reactions (i.e. applause, cheering) will not be counted against the Contestant’s allotted time. This is judged for 20 points (10% of the overall score).

Final judging and scoring

ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNER

An Anvil 14th Anniversary celebration will also be occurring with a parking lot party featuring AML’s Outdoor Dungeon and Prison Cell Blackout. Following the contest the gift basket Chinese raffle winners will be announced.

Sunday, April 14 – Victory Brunch and Beer Bust

1:00 – 5:00 pm

Contest winner expected to attend (it is a party in his honor, after all!) and all Contestants, Judges and contest volunteers are eagerly encouraged to attend. Bagels/donuts, breakfast burritos will be served. AML Demos set up inside. 50/50 Travel Fund raffle and Champagne Toast to the newly crowned Mr. Anvil Phoenix 2024. Grand raffle drawing for scooter, TV and cash prize at 4:30pm.