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RULES OF THE EISTEDDFOD 17. 18. 19. 20. 3 entries – 1 Sections of 22 or more entries will be split. 21. b) Each duo pairing will be limited to 2 entries per age section. 22. 23. a) Original music, poetry, etc., must be used for performance. If out of print, or in the case of re-arranged or transposed music, a licensed stamped copy may be used. b) Copies of music, poetry, etc., will be accepted for the adjudicator (must be marked ‘adjudicator’s copy’). In the case of the accompanist, copies may be used for easier turning but original music must also be brought on stage. c) All non-licensed copies will be destroyed after the performance. d) All Dancing competitors must sign the warranty on the Entry Form. e) Pre-recorded accompaniment must comply with copyright law. f) If in doubt, please refer to AMCOS, Pte Box 2135, NORTH SYDNEY 2059. g) Cowra Eisteddfod Inc. Programmes are covered by copyright and cannot be reproduced without permission of the Committee. 24. 25.
1. The Adjudicator’s decision will be final.
2. Entries in all sections must be in writing on the form provided (or photocopy) & lodged with the appropriate entry co-ordinator (see page 3). A Late Entry Fee will apply for entries post-marked after the closing date. Online entries are now the preferred mode of entry.
3. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the full entry fee. The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. No refund will be made for any entry fee paid unless the section is cancelled.
4. Protests, accompanied by a $50 fee, must be lodged in writing, setting out fully the circumstances of the protest with the Office within 30 minutes of the Adjudicator’s decision being announced.
5. Competitors must be ready to take their place on the stage at the time appointed, and in the order in the programme (unless otherwise required under Rule 9). Failure to comply could lead to disqualification.
6. In all sections (including groups) subject to an age limit, the age of the competitor will be taken as at the designated opening day of the Eisteddfod. The Committee reserves the right to call up any competitor at any time to furnish, at his/her own expense, a birth certificate (or copy) and can, at its discretion, withhold any prizemonies until such certificate is furnished.
7. In all sections where 2 or more competitors are competing, the name & birth date of each competitor must be given at the time of entry (choirs & groups excepted). No changes can be made once the programme has been printed.
8. No cameras, video cameras, tape recorders or mobile phone cameras are allowed inside the auditorium due to the Privacy Act. Please switch off all mobile phones in the auditorium.
9. The Committee reserves the right to amend the programme at any time.
10. No teacher will be allowed on stage with a competitor unless as an accompanist or conductor. This rule will be strictly enforced.
11. Prompting, except by the Adjudicator, will not be permitted in any section (except the Special Needs Sections).
12. The Committee reserves the right to arrange for adjudication by any person, at any time, whether or not that person has been named or appointed as adjudicator. Officials of the Committee ONLY may approach the adjudicator. Failure to comply could lead to disqualification of the competitor.
13. Competitors must not appear on the stage or in the precincts of the hall wearing medals or awards.
14. The Committee invests the adjudicator with the power to withhold any prize where he/she is of the opinion that insufficient merit has been displayed.
15. A bell will be rung at the end of the time limit and competitors must leave the stage within 5 seconds. This will not necessarily mean disqualification, but time limits are to be strictly adhered to.
The competitor must not have been a pupil of the adjudicator in the six months prior to the Eisteddfod.
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The competitor must not have been a pupil of the adjudicator in the six months prior to the Eisteddfod. NO REHEARSALS are allowed on stage during the Eisteddfod. Entry fees include a written adjudicator’s report in all sections, which should be collected from the office at the end of the session. Musical accompaniments are not allowed in Recitations. Prizes will be awarded on the following scale (unless stated otherwise): st prize only; 5 entries – 2nd prize; 8 or more entries – 3rd prize. a) It is essential that there be a minimum of 3 entries in all solo sections (including Scholarships and Championships), otherwise competitors will be placed in another suitable section or the section cancelled. In own choice sections, competitors MUST provide Adjudicators a copy of the item to be performed, in compliance with Rule 23. If a speech piece is not printed, it must be typewritten and properly punctuated. All must be marked with the Section and Competitor numbers and handed in to the office 15 minutes before their section. COPYRIGHT: The law of Copyright applies to the Eisteddfod. It is the responsibility of each competitor to adhere to the Act. The Committee provides competent official accompanists for the Vocal Section (not choirs) and Instrumental Section, but if desired, the competitor may provide his/her own accompanist for the vocal or instrumental sections. The adjudicator may take into consideration of the performance, any action or failure of conduct, by any accompanist not provided by the Committee. NB Rule 22 If using the official accompanists (see page 3), contact must be made and music MUST be forwarded to the accompanist at least 7 DAYS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT of the Eisteddfod. Only music or manuscripts, which are LEGIBLE, will be accepted. Failure to comply can render disqualification. NB Rule 22