Competition Conditions
1. The Eisteddfod is
open to amateurs only, excepting in “Open” classes which are for competitors of
any age - professional or amateur.
2. Competitors are
responsible for royalty payments, if any. The Society will accept no
responsibility for copyright infringements. Copyright By law: Entrants
may perform only from original or licensed copies from publishers.
Adjudicator's and accompanist's copies may be photocopies which must be
destroyed after the performance.
3. The use of
video cameras, cameras and mobile phones is strictly prohibited.
Offenders will be removed from the theatre. Performance items are
copyright and therefore the venue hire prohibits the use of these devices
during performance.
4. During any sessions,
a press photographer may be present, if you are concerned about this, contact
the photographer.
5. Movement in the
auditorium during a performance will not be permitted. Patrons are requested
to wait until the end of each section before moving, thereby giving
competitors the respect they deserve. There is to be NO movement between backstage and the
theatre auditorium, only the teacher and one assistant to be backstage.
6. A competitor's age
shall be determined as at the 1st day of January 2023. A competitor’s
Certificate of Birth may be requested.
7. Entry fees must be paid at time of lodging
in order to validate your entry. Entries may be paid online by direct
bank transfer or credit card. Unpaid entries will be
automatically deleted after 5 days. Primary and high school entries
needing order number are exempt.
8. The Committee reserves the right to refuse
any entry and will not be responsible for any incorrect entry.
9. The Committee reserves the right to alter
or amend the program at any time.
10. The Committee reserves the right to
substitute adjudicators.
11. A competitor must not use the same item more
than once during the Eisteddfod.
12. Where competitors are performing in
solo/duo/trio classes, no competitor shall be allowed to appear twice in that
class.
13. The Adjudicator has the right to disqualify
any competitor whose item is deemed unsuitable.
14. All house lights, stage lights and curtain
will be controlled by the technician or Stage Manager.
15. Any lighting requests must be handed to the
Eisteddfod Office in writing 24 hours prior to performance. Lighting is only
available in Concert Party Entertainment, Scene or One Act Plays and Open Dance
Groups.
16. The conductor of any vocal or verse speaking
choir may be professional. Members of competing choirs must be bona-fide
members of that choir. Conductors
must not sing or speak with any choir. Choirs may be disqualified for any breach
of this rule.
17. Time limits in all classes will be STRICTLY
MONITORED. An item may be shorter than the limit specified, but not exceed
it. Entrants whose performance exceeds the time limit may forfeit any placing
and be eligible for comments only.
18. When using firearms, shooting blanks or toy
guns – proof of appropriate license/permission must be provided to the
Committee 14 days prior to performance. No lighted candles, sparklers, lighted
cigarettes or any naked flames are permitted.
19. Competitors who restart a performance will
be awarded points and/or placings at the Adjudicator’s discretion.
20. A competitor’s dress, grooming, posture and
presentation are an important part of their performance and will be
taken into consideration by the Adjudicator.
21. Competitors will not be transferred from
one class to another if incorrectly entered unless the error is the fault of
the Committee. Please check thoroughly your entry invoice and if an error
appears please contact the Committee immediately. All competitors must
appear in the order as shown in the program.
22. If less than three entries are received in
any class, the Committee reserves the right to cancel or combine classes. No
class with one entry will proceed, except at the discretion of the Committee.
23. In all classes in which not more than three
competitors perform, only first prize will be paid.
24. In the event of a tie for first place, the
first and second prize money will be divided equally between the tied
competitors. In this case there will be no second prize awarded. In the event
of a tie for second place, the second-place prize money will be divided between
the competitors.
25. Aggregate awards will
be allocated points on the basis of 3 for first, 2 for second and 1 for third.
26. The Committee reserves the right for the
media or official photographers to be present for promotional purposes.
Competitors’ names or photographs may be used by the media for this purpose. If
for any reason competitors photographs are not to be publicized it is the
responsibility of the school or guardian to provide notice in writing to the
Eisteddfod Society prior to their performance.
27. The Society does not accept liability for
loss or injury to persons or property during the Eisteddfod.
28. Props
and Scenery.
Props are defined as simple hand-held items that competitors can bring on stage
by THEMSELVES and are only permitted if actually used in the
routine/performance. Examples of these are a bunch of flowers, a teddy bear or
basket, etc. There will be two chairs, a small table and a coat stand available
for competitor use. Each entrant is responsible for placing and removing their
items on stage, the STAGE MANAGER MAY assist. Parents and teachers are not
allowed to assist with any props. All props must be removed from the venue
immediately after use. NO FREE-STANDING SCENERY IS ALLOWED. For clarification regarding this ruling please email: devonporteisteddfod@yahoo.com.au
29. No outside electrical equipment is permitted
to be used on stage.
30. Signed protests in writing must be lodged
with the Secretary within one hour of adjudication, together with a deposit of
$50.00. This amount will be forfeited if the protest is deemed unsuccessful. In
all questions and disputes, whether covered by the general conditions or
otherwise, the decision of the Committee shall be accepted as final.
31. The Committee will
endeavour to accommodate all reasonable requests but reserves the right to the
final decision. No verbal requests will be considered.
ALL requests must be in writing and forwarded to devonporteisteddfod@yahoo.com.au
32. All
prizes are not refundable or transferable.
33. All engravings of perpetual trophies are the
responsibility of the recipient, to be complete before returning to the
Eisteddfod Committee.
34. Under no circumstances, before completion of
the relevant discipline, can a competitor, parent or teacher approach or
address the adjudicator.
35. All care will be taken in compiling the
schedule and the program, and the Committee reserves the right to rectify any
errors or omissions.
ADDITIONAL
MUSIC CONDITIONS
1. Use of microphone will not be permitted
unless specified.
2. Piano
or instrumental accompaniment may be used.
3. In
piano classes arranged music as listed in an examination syllabus will be
acceptable.
4. Competitors must arrange their own accompanist.
5. Recorded accompaniment must be uploaded to Stardom and be
instrumental music ONLY.
6. The adjudicator’s music score/s, with bars numbered, are to be
handed in at the registration desk at least 30 minutes prior to the
commencement of the session.
7. All teachers must have a back-up of music on a phone style device
and are responsible for starting the music for the performance. No CD or USB
options are available.
8. PRIOR
TO ARRIVAL teachers or students must ensure that the adjudicators copy of all
music is stapled together and clearly labelled with competitor's name and class
number. All piano and instrumental competitors must also provide title of
piece and composer's name. FAILURE TO PROVIDE MUSIC/LYRICS MAY RESULT IN
DISQUALIFICATION.
9. In
all stage, film or musical theatre classes, competitors MUST clearly mark on
the adjudicators copy the name of the musical show from which the song is
selected.
10. The Committee will not be held responsible for any
original music not claimed on the day of the performance.
11. Secondary
and primary school choir members must be from one specific school. Up to 3
small rural schools may be permitted to amalgamate.
12. All
teachers must wear a badge clearly displaying their name and school to enable
them free admission. All parent help will be required to purchase a ticket from
the ticket box upon arrival.
13. All
Competitors and accompanists must arrive 15 minutes prior to commencement of
session (not class).
14. All
choirs must be 15 to 40 voices unless otherwise stated.
15. The
conductor of any vocal or verse speaking choir may be professional. Members of
competing choirs must be bona-fide members of that choir. Conductors must not sing or speak with any choir.
Choirs may be disqualified for any breach of this rule.
16. Original
compositions are to be in the hands of the Secretary by the 1st August 2023
together with signed declaration of all original work by composer.
17. The
venue and piano are not available for rehearsals during the competitions,
except at the discretion of the Committee.
18. All
groups and/or bands needing stage seating are required to submit a stage
seating plan to the Eisteddfod Office before commencement of session.
19. MULTIPLE
SCHOOL ENTRIES. When entering competitors, teachers should always try to
use the students’ names. If this is not possible (as in Time Warp, groups
etc.) teams should be named by school (e.g. SBSC) and a letter or name (e.g. A,
B, C or dolphins). The use of numbers causes confusion in the minds of
students and volunteers as they do not correspond with the program numbers.
20. The backstage area is out of bounds to members of the public.
Performers may enter backstage via stage stairs two classes prior to performing
for warm up purposes only. Competitors returning to auditorium must use
the stage door. Stage wings are out of bounds to all persons except teachers,
competitors and accompanists performing in the current class.
ACCOMPANISTS: The following pianists are available for
accompanying this year. Please contact them a few weeks prior to the
eisteddfod to ensure their availability on the day required.
Dominique Baker 0455 568 742 or Petrina Jahnz 0417 509 695
ADDITIONAL
SPEECH & DRAMA CONDITIONS
1. The
Stage Manager will be in complete charge backstage.
2. Companies
will be allowed 10 mins for setting up their stage and 5 mins for striking.
3. Groups
will be responsible for the provision, safe keeping and removal of their own
equipment, properties, costumes, etc.
4. Groups
are urged to have their own stage manager, who will be responsible for all cues
i.e. lighting, sound and curtain.
5. Groups
are requested to use a group name NOT competitor names.
6. Scripture
readings must be from the Revised Standard Version. Copies of selections
will be forwarded to competitors.
7. In
“Own selection” recitations one poem ONLY should be performed.
8. No
music or sound effects to be used in mime solos.
9. Stage
plan and lighting lists will be available and will be forwarded to competitors
upon request.
10. MULTIPLE SCHOOL ENTRIES. When entering
competitors, teachers should always try to use the students’ names. If this is not possible (as in Time Warp
groups etc.) teams should be named by school (e.g. SBSC) and a letter or name
(e.g. A, B, C or dolphins). The use of numbers causes confusion in the minds of
students and volunteers as they do not correspond with the program numbers.
11. Original
Poetry
a) Competitor is not required
to recite poem.
b) Competitors
may only enter one poem in each class.
c) The subject
matter to be own choice and the poem to consist of not more than 48
lines.
d) Poems must be on A4 paper and forwarded to the
Committee by the 1st August 2023
12. Time
Warp/Space Jump. The first team member creates a scene for 30 seconds. A
bell is rung and this actor freezes. The second team member enters and
initiates a new scene. The two team members present this new scene for 30
seconds, when a second bell is rung. A third actor enters, and another scene is
performed for 30 seconds, when a third bell signals the actors to freeze. The
last team member enters, and all actors present another scene for 60 seconds duration
and freeze on the fourth bell. The fourth team member leaves the stage, and the
remaining three actors resume the scene for 30 seconds from the point at which
they froze prior to the entry of the fourth actor. On the fifth bell the third
actor exits, and the remaining two actors resume their scene at its point of
departure for 30 seconds, when a sixth bell rings, and the second actor leaves
the stage. The remaining actor resumes the initial scene for 30 seconds and
freezes when a bell indicates the conclusion of the performance.
13. Creative Individual
Performance. 2 or more of the arts (eg. Dance, Music, etc.) may
be combined with a spoken word element. Marks awarded for costumes and
entertainment value.
14. A copy
of any set piece in speech classes will be supplied on application.
15. Stage
Door Registration. Teachers are required to provide a list of all competitors
to the stage door attendant on arrival. Competitors must sign in and out on
this form each time they report backstage. The stage door attendant is in full
control of all noise levels and movement in backstage area.
16. All
teachers must wear a badge clearly displaying their name and school to enable
them free admission. All helpers will be required to purchase a ticket from the
ticket box upon arrival.
17. Props and Scenery. Props are defined as simple
hand-held items that competitors can bring on stage by THEMSELVES and
are only permitted if actually used in the routine/performance. Examples of
these are a bunch of flowers, a teddy bear or basket, etc. There will be two
chairs, a small table and a coat stand available for competitor use. Each
entrant is responsible for placing and removing their items on stage, the STAGE
MANAGER MAY assist. Parents and teachers are not allowed to assist with any
props. All props must be removed from the venue immediately after use. NO FREE-STANDING
SCENERY IS ALLOWED. For clarification
regarding this ruling please email: devonporteisteddfod@yahoo.com.au
1.
A
competitor’s age shall be determined as at January 1 2023.
2.
All
competitors, teachers and assistants must leave the auditorium, backstage and
dressing rooms within 15 minutes of the completion of the session.
3. Competitors must use the equipment and speakers provided. Any
official audio equipment is to be operated by the theatre technician only.
4. All Music is to be uploaded to Stardom one
week prior to the start of the Dance Eisteddfod. Teachers may have a back up
copy on a device, and will be responsible for starting the music. No CDs/USBs can be
used for performance.
5. Curtains may be used for groups only. The
time limit for setting and striking stage is 1 min.
6. Props and Scenery. Props are defined as
simple hand-held items that competitors can bring on stage by THEMSELVES
and are only permitted if actually used in the routine/performance. Examples of
these are a bunch of flowers, a teddy bear or basket, etc. There will be two
chairs, a small table and a coat stand available for competitor use. Each
entrant is responsible for placing and removing their items on stage, the STAGE
MANAGER MAY assist. Parents and teachers are not allowed to assist with any
props. All props must be removed from the venue immediately after use. NO FREE-STANDING
SCENERY IS ALLOWED. For clarification
regarding this ruling please email: devonporteisteddfod@yahoo.com.au.
7. Propriety. Make-up, costumes and choreography
should be suitable to the age of the dancers and suggestive lyrics/actions
avoided.
8. CLASSICAL BALLET: Traditional and formal
style of ballet that exclusively employs classical ballet techniques.
9. NEO-CLASSICAL: Expressive dance based on
classical ballet techniques using music from either classical or modern
composers.
10. CONTEMPORARY: Expressive dance combining
elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, ballroom, lyrical and
ballet using mostly modern up to date music.
11. CHARACTER/DEMI-CHARACTER: To portray a
character through story. Mime or expressiveness with dance using classical
techniques.
12. JAZZ:
includes cabaret, disco, broadway and musical theatre.
13. SONG & DANCE: Any style may be used. All competitors must sing
and dance.
14. HIP HOP: A
grounded style which includes street, breaking, popping locking and commercial
choreography.
15. FUNK: A strong, powerful aerobic dance made
popular in the 1990's and incorporating an "Up-groove".
16. NATIONAL: Stylized representation of
traditional folk dance from other countries. Dance steps, costume, and music
should be authentic of the country represented.
17. KICKING GROUPS: All kicks must be from the
hip. Open - minimum of 100 kicks.
18. Groups
must consist of 4 or more competitors
19. All
championship classes will be held on Sunday afternoon 27th August 2023.
20.
Purchase of Dance passes & Season
tickets are at your own discretion - NO REFUNDS GIVEN.
21. Restricted – Competitors who
have not received a 1st or 2nd placing in the relevant dance style entered
prior to 2022. Restricted competitors cannot enter Championships.
22. Championships - can
only be entered by dancers who have been placed 1st or 2nd in the relevant
dance style in the last 3 years, (excluding restricted sections).
23. Stage Door
Registration. Teachers are required to provide a list of all
competitors to the stage door attendant on arrival. Competitors must sign in
and out on this form each time they report backstage. The stage door attendant
is in full control of all noise levels and movement in backstage area.
PERPETUAL
TROPHIES MUST BE RETURNED AT
THE BEGINNING OF EACH DISCIPLINE’S EISTEDDFOD
WEEK
ADDITIONAL BRASS
BAND INSTRUMENTAL CONDITIONS
1.
A
trumpet or french horn will be accepted as a brass band instrument.
2. All OPEN classes time limit is 8 minutes and in all other age
groups time limit is 6 minutes, except where otherwise specified (time limit
includes piano accompaniment).
3. A copy of your selection MUST be provided for the adjudicator
and bars must be numbered.
4. Competitors must not use the same item more than once during the
competitions nor in more than two consecutive years. No competitor may use the
same piece with which he/she has won a first prize at these competitions until
an elapse of two eisteddfod years.
5. NOVICE: One
who has not won a first place on a brass instrument at any competition prior to
9th June 2022.
6. Players may only perform once in any class except Class 170
where three players may interchange.
7. Band players must wear uniform.
8. Time limits will be STRICTLY ENFORCED by the official timekeeper.