Bendigo Competitions Society Inc. 96th Annual Bendigo Eisteddfod
BAND COMPETITION (VBL )
29 May 2022 to 29 May 2022
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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VBL BANDS CONTEST 2022


 Sunday 29th May, 2022

 Capital 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 29th May, 2022


BRASS ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 22nd APRIL 2022


ADJUDICATOR: Louisa  Trewartha


SPECIFIC BAND CONTEST CONDITIONS


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.REGISTRATION OF BANDS: All bands that wish to compete at the Bendigo Eisteddfod must be registered with the VBL or another recognised Australasian Band AssociationREGISTRATION OF PLAYERS: All individuals that compete on stage at the Bendigo Eisteddfod must be registered with the VBL by Friday 14th May 2022 to compete in this contest. Go to https://www.vbl.org.au/membership for more information on registering individuals.


(a) CONTEST DECLARATIONS AND PLAYER LISTS: A signed Contest Declaration and Player List form must be submitted to the VBL by Friday 14th May 2022.  These forms can be found at https://www.vbl.org.au/publications/forms-fees .

(b) ADJUDICATOR 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 2022.

  • All bars to be numbered.
  • No Band identification and no distinguishing marks are permitted.
  • Bands will be permitted to submit photocopies. Photocopies will not be returned to the Band to comply with copyright rules.
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(c) PROGRAM NOTES AND STAGE PLANS: Each Band must provide a brief synopsis of its program for the Chairperson to use when announcing the Band.

 

(d) 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 2022.

 

(e) TIME LIMITS: Maximum combined playing time must not exceed twenty- five minutes.

 

(f) EXCEEDING TIME LIMITS: A band exceeding the time limit shall have ten (10) points deducted from its aggregate score.

 

(g)   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. 

 

(h) Junior grade bands may also compete in Open D Grade, provided that the band also competes in its own grade at the same contest.

 

(i) REPETITION OF ITEMS:  No band is permitted to play an item in more than one section at any contest.

 

(j) 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. 
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 27/04/2022 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Open Age
B141b OPEN ENSEMBLE OR GROUP BANDS     Open Age

Session: 29/05/2022 9:30 AM    

Each Group must contain a minimum of 4 and not more than 15

Entries Closed
Entry: $50.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Award          HM Ribbon          
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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB240 OPEN BANDS NON V.B.L. MEMBERS BANDS     

Session: 29/05/2022 2:00 PM    

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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $200.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB140 C GRADE BANDS     

Session: 29/05/2022 2:00 PM    

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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st 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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB200 JUNIOR GRADE BANDS     

Session: 29/05/2022 9:30 AM    

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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB120 B GRADE BANDS     

Session: 29/05/2022 2:00 PM    

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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy          
BB160 D GRADE BANDS     

Session: 29/05/2022 9:30 AM    

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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd 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.

Entries Closed
Entry: $130.001st Trophy          2nd Trophy          3rd Trophy