Peer
Party 2005 kicks off with a special Youth Forum
The
forum focuses on gay youth in High School
A
participant talks about his experiences as a young activist
Others
listen
A
good turn out
People
begin to show up for the 2005 West Hollywood Idol Contest
The
show starts
Matthew
Fashion, host of WeHo Idol
Matthew
introduces the Judge's Panel
The
first contestant, Mel, is introduced
Mel
tells the crowd about herself
Mel
sings "Just A Girl" from No Doubt
The
judges listen to Mel
Mel
gets feedback from the judges
Sister
Dirrtie Sanchez offers some words of advice
The
next WeHo Idol hopeful, Eli, takes the stage
Eli
talks about his stage experience
Bobby
Trendy, formerly of the Anna Nichole Show, was in attendance
Judge
Ty gives Eli his opinion
Eli
listens to the judges
Judge
Thomas Sheppard gives his two cents
Thomas
had a lot to say
Dirrtie
Sanchez had one more thing to say
Eugene
is introduced
Eugene
tells us why he should be the first ever WeHo Idol
Eugene
sings "The One" by Elton John
Eugene's
mom (lower right) takes a photo
The
judges listen
After
a wardrobe change, Matthew Fashion asks Eugene how well he thinks he did
Judges
take notes and offer constructive criticism
Mariah
takes over the stage
Sister
Dirrtie Sanchez offers an entertaining piece of advice, "Work it
girl!"
Makaila
is introduced as the next contestant
Makaila
shows off her talent
Makaila
shows off her outfit to the judges
Facing
the jury
Matthew
introduces Jackie
Jackie
talks about her singing experience
A
powerful performance
Judge
Ty loves Jackie's voice
Patrick
is introduced
Patrick
sings "The Reason" from Hoobastank
Patrick
goes over to kiss his boyfriend during the performance
Patrick
gets judged
Matthew
talks about the WeHo Idol Finals
All
seven hopefuls take the stage
A
dance immediately followed the WeHo Idol Contest
Mariah
joins in
The
dance continues
Matthew
and Jeremy boogie oogie
Edgar
and his friend start dancing
Eugene
and Dirrtie Sanchez
Jeremy
and Matthew Fashion