So the Karaoke World Championships (KWC) got off to a great start and Red Karaoke was there to witness it all. The 2007 Men and Women's World Champions, Kelvin and Julie, performed for the audience. Then the Ambassador of Japan (Hitoshi Honda) officially opened the competition.

2007 U.S. Men's and Women's 2007 Men's World Champion, Kelvin, on the far left, and the USA Women's Champion "Barbie" in the middle.

Afterwards two Finnish bands played: Arja Koriseva, and Tomi Markkola. After this everyone went to some karaoke clubs to sing and to dance. France, the USA, the UK and Ireland all cheered each other on at the karaoke bar. Round 1 of the competition starts at 3pm tomorrow.

Julie from Australia: 2007 Women's World Champion

And don't forget to stay tuned for more information and the latest scoop on the event. And check out the following pix of the event.

Kelvin and Julie singing "We are the world"

Swedish champions and fan

Swedish champions and our very own Justin in the midldle

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