RULES AND CONDITIONS

Entries

Entries must be made on the official form accompanying the Syllabus, photocopy or from the web site.

The name of each participant must appear on entry form. One entry per duet, trio or group only. Participants should not perform more than once in solo classes and no more than twice in any group class. Participants should not perform the same work in more than one class.

Participants should not perform a piece with which they have previously won a City of Clarence Eisteddfod award.

Entry Fees

Payable by cheque, Money Order or bank transfer in favour of City of Clarence Eisteddfod Society, must accompany each entry .

Closing Date

Please note that entries close 6 August 2010.

Entry Lodgment

Please post entries to PO Box 575, Rosny Park 7018 enclosing the required fee.

Admission to events

Adult admission to all sessions is $2. People under the age of 16 are free of charge to all sessions. Teachers and accompanists are allowed in sessions free of charge.

Age of competitors

Age as at the 1st of January 2010 will apply. Open classes are open to participants of all ages amateur or professional, unless otherwise specified. Participants should ensure that the material to be presented is of an appropriate standard.

Please state age on all entry forms (Open Sections excepted).

Copies of Music or Text

A copy of the text or music must be available for the Adjudicator and provided when reporting for the class. Copies are to be clean and legible, clearly marked with class number, item number, participant name and title of work. Copies for instrumental solos should also include accompanist part. Scores should be supplied for ensemble entries where possible. The Society advises that entrants should be familiar with the guidelines of the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd. (AMCOS). If photocopies are submitted, then they must have the words Adjudicator Copy marked on them. Entrants are advised that the Society may be required to destroy photocopied material after the performance.

Performance Times

Participants must perform at the time and date shown in the Official Program.It is the responsibility of each entrant to report 15 minutes prior to the commencement of his or her class. Any entrant not present at the appropriate time will forfeit the right to perform.

Order of Participation

Participants must perform at the time and date specified in the program.

Announcing performances

Competitors are asked to announce the titles of their performances.

AMEB Equivalents and Band Grading

Where a specific AMEB level/band grading is stated, the pieces performed must be of an equivalent standard. In AMEB graded classes students may only enter one grade level for each instrument.

General

To comply with Copyright laws, and in courtesy for performers, adjudicators and audience, it is essential that the following guidelines be observed:

Video cameras may only be discretely used from the back of the auditorium. The authority of all performers must be obtained prior to any recording.

The Committee reserves the right to appoint assistant or substitute adjudicators.

The adjudicator decision will be final. If a performance does not reach required standard first prize will not be awarded. A critique of the performance is available for collection after the session from the checker table.

In the event of a tie for first place, the first and second prize money may be divided equally between the tied competitors. In the event of a tie for second place, the second prize money shall be divided between the competitors. Full aggregate points will be allocated in the event of a tie.

The Committee will determine any matter arising out of, or not covered by, the Rules and Conditions of Entry; such decisions will be final and not subject to law.

It is recommended that entrants name their books

Competitors are required to provide their own music stands, with the exception of choir and band conductors.

Should there be insufficient entries in any class, the Committee reserves the right to cancel the class or amalgamate two or more classes.

One conductor may conduct any number of Choirs/Bands.

Although every care will be taken, the Committee will not accept responsibility for any accident or for belongings left in the venue. Entrants will perform at their own risk.

Performers are reminded that as the eisteddfod is a public performance appropriate dress is encouraged.