Competitor Regulations

 Upon close of registrations, participants will be provided

with their performance time during the Armadale's Got Talent! hours.

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NB We ask that all performers please allow for plenty of time for parking and setup.

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Please contact patricia@curate.org.au if you possess questions with regard to your registration.

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Collaborative Pianists/Accompanists & Backing Tracks

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Each participant is responsible for organising their own collaborative pianist/accompanist

as well as their own backing track with Bluetooth speaker/device. 

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​​​Competitor Fees:

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Each category is $35 per entry.

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If you apply for one category only (i.e. Piano Section - Novice),

your entry fee is $35 (payable via the Trybooking link).

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If you apply for more than one category, your entry fee is $35 x # of categories.​

Thus, if you apply for two sections (i.e. Piano Section - Novice and Vocal Section - Recital),

your entry fee is $70 payable via the Trybooking link).

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Participation Regulations for Competitors:

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If you choose to compete for one of the listed prizes,

please take note of the following regulations as listed below.

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1) This competition is open to amateur and emerging artists only.

Professional musicians and professional actors are not eligible to compete.

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2) Under/Over 18 Years of Age - to be determined as the first day of the competition.

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3) Only one piece or excerpt is to be played, sung or acted,

except in the Recital and Small Ensemble Categories,

where 2 (two) pieces (or movements) are permitted.

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4) Music and drama difficulty level is in accordance with AMEB/ABRSM levels.

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5) No repeats are to be played or sung in the competition

(i.e. repertoire played, sung or acted in one category cannot be repeated in another category).

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6) Timing provided in the application must be strictly adhered due to scheduling.

Failure to observe provided timings of performances by competitors may result in disqualification.

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7) Performers are to provide a minimum of 3 photocopies of their selection/s

on their scheduled day of the Eisteddfod for the adjudicator/s.

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This is for adjudicator use only. 

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Please provide this music at the Registration Table upon arrival. 

Failure to provide this sheet music may result in disqualification.

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8) A certificate will be awarded to the winner of each category, unless there are fewer than three competitors. In such cases, the adjudicator/s will use their discretion to present the certificate to the winner.

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The following marks indicate place level:

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First Place: a minimum of 85 marks

Second Place: a minimum of 80 marks

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NB The adjudicator/s hold the right to withhold a certificate in any section where sufficient merit has not been displayed, and the performance is not of the required standard.

 

9) If there are insufficient entries in a category, two or more categories may be combined.

NB No refunds will be provided to category entrants.

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10) All decisions are final. No protests may be made regarding category winners.

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11) In respect to our entrants, no entry or exit from the recital hall will be permitted during a performance.

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12) The competition does not accept responsibility for accidents or incidents during the competition. Entrants are responsible for all belongings throughout the competition,

including their musical instruments and associated gear.

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13) All mobile phones are to be switched to silent or off during the performances. 

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14) If you require a music stand, stool, etc.,

please ensure you bring these required items with you for your performance.

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15) Please note that no refunds will be provided in the case of sickness, misadventure or withdrawal once the registration has been paid via the Trybooking link. If the participant does not compete, the participant forfeits the registration fees paid to the Eisteddfod.

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Competitor Prizes:

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Competitor Prizes are available for certain instruments and sections, based on sponsorship.​

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The adjudicator/s hold the right to award prizes in any section for which a prize has been sponsored.

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The following prizes have been sponsored for Armadale's Got Talent!:

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First Place Prize: $250

Second Place Prize: $100

Third Place Prize: $50

 

These cash prizes will be determined by those competitors that receive the three highest scores

of the entire Armadale's Got Talent! (i.e. the highest scores out of all competitors in all categories that day).

 

 All decisions are final. No protests may be made regarding competitor prizes.

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We are grateful to our sponsor for these prizes.