Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 95th Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod
BAND COMPETITION (VBL )
30 May 2021 to 30 May 2021
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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VBL BANDS CONTEST 2021


 Sunday 30st May 2021

 Capitol Theatre View STREET, BENDIGO.


Conducted by Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. in conjunction with the Victorian Bands League and the Bendigo and District Bands Group


JUNIOR, SCHOOL & CONCERT BANDS       Victorian Bands League

OPEN, A, B, C,& D BRASS BANDS - Sunday 30st May


BRASS ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 27th APRIL 2021


ADJUDICATOR:  TBA

 BAND CONTEST CONDITIONS

  1. RULES: All rules of the Victorian Bands League (VBL) will be strictly enforced. The latest version of the VBL contest rules are available on the VBL website at http://www.vbl.org.au/publication/rules . It is a condition of entry that all competitors agree to be bound by these rules.
  2. REGISTRATION OF BANDS: All bands that wish to compete at the Bendigo Eisteddfod must be registered with the VBL or another recognised Australasian Band Association.
  3. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS: All individuals that compete on stage at the Bendigo Eisteddfod must be registered with the VBL by Friday 14th May 2021 to compete in this contest. Go to https://www.vbl.org.au/membership for more information on registering individuals.
  4. CONTEST DECLARATIONS & PLAYER LISTS: A signed Contest Declaration and Player List form must be submitted to the VBL by Friday 14th May 2021.  These forms can be found at https://www.vbl.org.au/publications/forms-fees .
  5. ADJUDICATOR’S SCORES: One copy of each item to be played must be forwarded directly to the Victorian Bands League,  P.O.Box 232, Yarraville, Vic, 3013 by Friday 7th May 2021.
    1. All bars to be numbered.
    2. No Band identification and no distinguishing marks are permitted.
    3. Bands will be permitted to submit photocopies. Photocopies will not be returned to the Band to comply with copyright rules.
  6. PROGRAM NOTES & STAGE PLANS: Each Band must provide a brief synopsis of their program for the Chairperson to use when announcing the Band.
  7. A stage plan to assist with the placing of the band on stage should also be provided.
    These items should both be sent to the Music Coordinator at: musicbendigo@bigpond.com by Friday 22nd May 2020.
  8. TIME LIMITS: Maximum combined playing time must not exceed twenty-five minutes.
  9. EXCEEDING TIME LIMITS: A band exceeding the time limit shall have ten (10) points deducted from their aggregate score.
  10. BANDS PLAYING IN OTHER GRADES:  Open grade bands may compete in the grade immediately above their current grade provided that the band also competes in its own grade at the same contest. 
  11.  Junior grade bands may also compete in Open  D Grade, provided that the band also competes in its own grade at the same contest.
  12.   REPETITION OF ITEMS:  No band is permitted to play an item in more than one section at any contest.
  13. ENTRIES: Entries must be made online at http://www.stardom.com.au or by clicking on the Stardom link on the Bendigo Competitions website: http://www.bendigocomps.org.au . Correct entry fees must accompany each entry, which must include title/s for all Music being performed. Cheques, or money orders for all entries are to be made payable to the Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. Please forward cheques to Music Coordinator, P.O. Box 177 Bendigo 3552.



ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 23/04/2021 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
BB100 A GRADE BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music - own choice - a Major Work and two (2) contrasting Concert Items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $120.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          
BB120 B GRADE BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music - own choice - a Major Work and two (2) contrasting Concert Items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $120.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          
BB140 C GRADE BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music - own choice - a Major Work and two (2) contrasting Concert Items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $120.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB160 D GRADE BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music - own choice - a Major Work and two (2) contrasting Concert Items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $120.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB180 CONCERT BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music: a selection of three own choice items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.

Entry: $120.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          
BB200 JUNIOR GRADE BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music:a selection of three own choice items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $80.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          
BB220 SCHOOL BANDS     

Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music: a selection of three own choice items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.

Entry: $80.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          
BB240 OPEN BANDS NON V.B.L. MEMBERS BANDS     

This section is available to any Band (Brass, Concert, Stage or String) whether members of the VBL or not affiliated with the VBL. A portion of the entry fee will be paid to the VBL. Bands must adhere to stipulated time limits. The total playing time is not to exceed 25 minutes. Music - a selection of three (3) own choice items. Bands must provide the Adjudicator with one score with all bars numbered for each piece that is performed.
Entry: $170.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy