Voice Of Logan Contest Narrows Field To 8 Finalists

BOSTON, MA — Eight finalists have been chosen in a statewide competition to become the new voice heard throughout Boston Logan International Airport.

More than 5,000 people submitted auditions for the Massachusetts Port Authority's "Voice of Logan" contest, with the eight finalists expected to be announced next week. The eventual winner will record public service announcements that will be broadcast throughout the airport's terminals.

The competition initially called for up to five finalists, but the field was expanded following the response. The official contest rules were updated Thursday, Oct. 8, to allow up to eight finalists to advance to a live audition.

Massport launched the contest Monday, Sept. 14, giving Massachusetts residents who are at least 18 years old until Sunday, Oct. 4, to submit a video audition. Contestants were required to record themselves reading a provided script and upload the video through the contest website, along with a brief statement explaining why they should be selected.

Submissions were judged with 40 percent of the score based on the Boston Logan "Vibe," followed by 20 percent each for clarity and smooth delivery. Another 10 percent was based on authenticity and the remaining 10 percent on the contestant's explanation of why they wanted to represent Logan.

The finalists will participate in a live audition, where they will be interviewed and recorded. Audio from the auditions will then be posted on the contest website for public voting from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The live audition score will make up 80 percent of each finalist's final total, while public voting will account for the remaining 20 percent. The finalist with the highest combined score will be named "The Voice of Logan," with the winner expected to be announced Thursday, Nov. 5, on "Billy & Lisa in the Morning" on Kiss 108.

Approximately 43 million travelers pass through Logan each year, and the winner is expected to record greetings along with information about airport concessions and ground transportation options. The new announcements are expected to begin welcoming travelers in mid-November.

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