Launceston Competitions 2025
Contemporary Sections
27 May 2025 to 29 May 2025
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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LAUNCESTON COMPETITIONS ASSOCIATION INC.

ABN 91 422 940 119


2025


Please refer to the Association's website for all of the details relating to the Schedules and Rules - https://launcestoncompetitions.org/schedules/




ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 22/03/2025 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
Open
Class M200 Contemporary Vocal - Amplified Solo     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

One song. Lyrics required. Own Selection. Up to two accompanying instruments may be used. Freedom of interpretation is acceptable.

Entry: $12.001st $20          2nd $10          
16 Years & Under
Class M201 Contemporary Vocal - Amplified Solo     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 00:00

One song. Lyrics required. Own Selection. Up to two accompanying instruments may be used. Freedom of interpretation is acceptable.

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Open
Class M202 Contemporary Group     Open

Time Limit: 06:00

Two items to be played. These can be covers or originals or a combination of both, but two must be performed. Groups may include vocals or be purely instrumental. Chord charts/lyrics required. Band name to be submitted at time of entry

Entry: $20.001st $30          2nd $20          
Grade 7 - 10
Class M203 Original Composition Band     Grade 7 - 10

Time Limit: 05:00

One item only. Original composition must be performed. Vocal and chord charts are required for submission.

Sponsored by The Serisier Family

Entry: $20.001st $30          2nd $20          
Open
Class M204 Original Composition - Modern Contemporary Style Solo     Open

Time Limit: 05:00

One item only. Original composition must be performed and score (chords/lead sheet is appropriate) submitted for adjudication

Entry: $12.001st $20          2nd $10          
Grade 7 - 10
Class M206 Original Composition - Modern Contemporary Style Solo     Grade 7 - 10

Time Limit: 05:00

One item only. Original composition must be performed and score (chords/lead sheet is appropriate) submitted for adjudication

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Open
Class M207 Contemporary Guitar - Acoustic or Amplified Solo     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

One item only. Own Selection. Chords are required for submission. Competitors may be accompanied by another musician or recorded backing.

Entry: $12.001st $20          2nd $10          
16 Years & Under
Class M208 Popular Guitar - Acoustic or Amplified Solo     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

One item only. Own Selection. Competitors may be accompanied by another musician or recorded backing.

Entry: $12.001st $20 Voucher donated by Barratts Music          2nd Medal          
14 Years & Under
Class M209 Popular Guitar - Acoustic or Amplified Solo     14 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

One item only. Own Selection. Competitors may be accompanied by another musician or recorded backing.

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Grade 7 - 10
Class M210 Contemporary - Acoustic/Semi-Acoustic Duo or Trio     Grade 7 - 10

Time Limit: 00:00

One item only - vocals and/or instrumental. Chord charts/lyrics required.

Entry: $15.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
College Grades
Class M212 Contemporary Group     College Grades

Time Limit: 06:00

These can be covers or originals or a combination of both, but two pieces must be performed. At least one original is encouraged, and in addition to prizes for this section, an Adjudicator's prize will be given for the best original. Groups may include v

Entry: $20.001st $50 Voucher donated by Barratts Music          2nd $15          
16 Years & Under
Class M213 Contemporary Group     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 05:00

One item only. Vocals permitted. There will be no tolerance of songs with swearing or inappropriate lyrics. Appropriate accompanying instruments can be used. Band name must be submitted at time of entry.

Sponsored by The Serisier Family

Entry: $20.001st $30          2nd $20          
Grade 7 - 10
Class M214 Electronic Keyboard Solo     Grade 7 - 10

Time Limit: 04:00

Own Selection.

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Primary
Class M215 Electronic Keyboard Solo     Primary

Time Limit: 03:00

Own Selection

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Open
Class M216 The Contemporary Lounge Award Duo or Trio     Open

Time Limit: 00:00

Entry: $12.001st $30          2nd $20          
18 Years & Under
Class M218 Self-Accompanied Vocal - Amplified or acoustic guitar or keyboard Solo     18 Years & Under

Time Limit: 00:00

One Song. Own Selection. Freedom of interpretation is acceptable. Sheet music permitted

Sponsored by Jillian Butler

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
16 Years & Under
Class M219 Self-Accompanied Vocal - Amplified or acoustic guitar or keyboard Solo     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 00:00

One Song. Own Selection. Freedom of interpretation is acceptable. Sheet music permitted

Sponsored by Jillian Butler

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Open
Class M220 Blues & Jazz Award Solo     Open

Time Limit: 10:00

Entrants to perform as individuals, but may perform with their own accompaniment, live or recorded.

Entry: $12.001st Trophy          2nd Medal          
16 Years & Under
Class M221 Blues & Jazz Award Solo     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 10:00

Entrants to perform as individuals, but may perform with their own accompaniment, live or recorded.

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC          
Class M226 Contemporary Drum Solo     16 Years & Under

Time Limit: 04:00

One item only. Own Selection. Competitors may be accompanied by another musician or recorded backing. No music required.

Entry: $12.001st $20 Voucher donated by Barratts Music          2nd Medal          
Open
Class M227 Contemporary Drum Solo     Open

Time Limit: 04:00

One item only. Own Selection. Chords are required for submission. Competitors may be accompanied by another musician or recorded backing.

Entry: $12.001st $20          
Student
Class M228 Electronic Music Composition Solo     Student

Time Limit: 00:00

This is a non-competitive section for Primary, High School, College and TAFE students.

Entry: $12.001st Medal          2nd Medal          3rd Medal          HC