2021 Lismore Eisteddfod
Vocal
04 Sep 2021 to 10 Sep 2021
(To be confirmed after receipt of Entries and Programming has been finalised)
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2021 REVISED RULES FOR GOVERNING THE SOCIETY'S DANCE SECTIONS OF THE COMPETITION

 

Competitors are asked to study the following rules carefully as they will be strictly enforced. This applies particularly to the submission of entry forms which will be rejected if they do not comply.

 

It should also be noted that this Schedule differs from last year’s in that

ALL ENTRY FORMS WILL BE COMPLETED ON THE STARDOM PLATFORM VIA OUR WEBSITE

A LATER CLOSING DATE and consequently

NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted and the AGE CUT OFF has changed

 

1.    In these rules and conditions the word "Committee" shall mean "The Management Committee of the

       Lismore Musical Festival”. The decision of the Committee in all questions arising, shall be final. All

      entries are deemed to be made subject to these conditions.

 

2.   The Committee reserves the right to determine the Status of any competitor and the application and

      interpretation of these rules.

 

3.   In the event of insufficient or large entries, the Committee reserves the right to combine or divide

      sections accordingly. In any section where insufficient entries are received the Committee may exercise

      its discretion with regard to the retention or the alteration of any section for that year.

 

4.   The Committee reserves the right to amend the program at any time by varying the order of the

      competitors or sections at any session.

 

5.   All competitions are intended for amateurs, teachers may not compete.

 

6.   All competitors perform entirely at their own risk.

 

7.   A video service will be available during the Dancing Sections only. No cameras or video will be

      permitted at any venue.

8.   AGE: In all competitions except for Troupe sections, the age as at the 31st May 2021 shall be deemed    

      to be the age of the competitor.

     Troupe Sections, the age at 1st January 2021 shall be deemed to be the age of the competitor.

 

9.   The Committee reserves the right in age competitions to call upon any competitor to produce at his/her

      own expense, PROOF OF AGE and to withhold any prize/money until such proof shall have been

      furnished.

 

10.  The Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry, and, in particular, those from competitors who

       have been pupils of an adjudicator, within a period of 12 months prior to the closing of entries. These

       competitors are not eligible to compete in any section judged by that adjudicator.

 

11.  Entries in all sections must be lodged on or before the 12th July 2021 through the Stardom platform

       via the website www.lismoreeisteddfod.com.au. No entry will be accepted without its full entry fee.  

       Due to later entry date, NO LATE ENTRIES will be accepted.

       If any one has difficulty with the online entry form or submission please contact the Programmer.

 

12.  In all sections where two or more combine to compete e.g. duos, duets, trios, the name of each

       competitor must be given at the time of entry.

 

13.  In sections where there are two or more competitors competing in combination, NO competitor may

      compete more than once in any capacity. No competitor shall be allowed to render the same item in more

      than one section except in the District dancing section.

 

14.  Competitors MUST perform in OWN age sections and not outside their own age group, unless

       specifically indicated in the schedule as open to all ages (unrestricted).

 

15. Time Limits apply. All solo dances, not more than three (3) minutes; duo/trio not more than three half

      (3.5) minutes, troupes not more than four (4) minutes.

 

16. The WorkCover Authority requires all electrical equipment e.g. hairdryers, heated rollers & cassette players etc, be inspected by an authorised electrician and be tagged as required. It is the competitors’ responsibility to comply with the WorkCover Authority Rules. The Lismore Musical Festival Society requests these requirements be observed as penalties are severe.

17. District dancing entries are restricted to Competitors who live within a 50 km radius and learn from Studios with a 50 km radius of Lismore, at the time of the current Lismore Eisteddfod. Competitors may repeat the same dance in both District and Unrestricted Sections. NOVICE District sections are for competitors who have not WON a FIRST PRIZE in ANY Classical Ballet, Novice Ballet section; in any Tap Dance section or Novice Tap section; in any Jazz Dance, or Novice Jazz section at ANY Festival or Eisteddfod at the time of the Lismore Eisteddfod (with the exception of Under (5) years of age group).

18. CHAMPIONSHIP: Competitors must enter and perform in their corresponding AGE, or acceptable qualifying section/s as indicated in the schedule before the Championship is held (Novice District or Restricted sections not accepted).

19. TAP SOLOS, ENSEMBLE TAP, WALTZ TAP SECTIONS: Vocals on music for these dances is not acceptable. Competitors with Vocals on these sections will be automatically disqualified. This rule does not apply to Section 397 to 405

20. NO COMPETITOR IN THE DANCE SECTION WILL BE ALLOWED TO PERFORM WITHOUT MUSIC.

21.  The Adjudicator's decision shall be final and he/she has the power to withhold or divide prizes according

       to merit. He/she shall also be entitled to recommend the awarding of a second place if he/ she thinks the

       rendition has not sufficient merit to carry a first prize, but he/she shall intimate his/her decision when

       making the adjudication.

 

22.  In many cases only part of a dance may be heard by the Adjudicator and the bell does not necessarily     

       signify disapproval or rejection. The Adjudicator's objective will be to hear all items at the session in     

       which they are set down.

 

23.  If through unforeseen circumstance an Adjudicator is unable to perform his/her duty, the Committee

       reserves the right to appoint a substitute.

 

24.  Competitors must assemble in the space provided by the committee and must be ready to render their

       items in the order in which their names appear in the program. Any delay on their part causing disruption

       of the business of the session will render them liable to disqualification.

 

25.  No teacher will be allowed on stage with a competitor unless as an accompanist FOR THAT ITEM.

       Prompting from the audience or side of stage is strictly forbidden and is liable to result in

      disqualification of that competitor.

 

26.  PROPS for Ballet etc. must be portable and capable of being easily handled by two people. No nailing of

      stands etc. to stage will be allowed. All props must be removed from precincts of stage at the conclusion \

      of each session. All props are to come in by front Door.

 

27.  A SOUND SYSTEM is provided by the Society and Competitors must use the standard equipment. A

       sound operator will be provided (No additional charge for this service). The Committee and/or Sound

       Operator will not be held responsible for CDs incorrectly marked.

 

28.  CD  RULES:

       a)  Clearly label each CD with Section Number, competitor number, start on or off stage.

       b)  Only one piece of music is to be recorded on each CD.

       c)  All music files must be in CDA FORMAT. Any other file type cannot and will not be played

       d)  Please leave the CD in its case to avoid damage and it is advisable to inspect CDs for damage prior to     

             handing in and ensure that it is the correct music for the Item.

       e)   Under no circumstance is a sticker to be put on the actual CD.

 

29.  Usage of venues or equipment PRIOR to the Eisteddfod is not the responsibility of the Lismore Musical

       Festival Society. All rehearsals should be privately arranged by and paid for by the competitor with the

       appropriate authority.

 

30.  No use of the stage for practice is permitted at any venue during the competitions.

 

31.  During the actual competitions all enquiries of, or representations to the Adjudicator must be made in     

       writing either through the Secretary or a Committee member. UNAUTHORISED communication with

       the Adjudicator during the competition is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.  Failure to comply will mean

       immediate disqualification.


32.  PROTESTS: If any, shall be lodged with the Secretary in writing, within one hour after completion of

       section in respect of which the protest is entered and must be accompanied by $50.00 which shall be

       forfeited if the protest is deemed to be frivolous or unfounded.

 

33.  Competitors must change in dressing rooms.  Public areas are not to be used as change areas.

 

34.  The use of glitter spray and hair spray may be a health hazard for some competitors. These must be

       used with great care in a well-ventilated area, preferably in the open air.

 

35.  No dangerous moves may be made that could possibly cause injury to the contestant

 

36.  Competitors will be regarded as being CONVERSANT WITH THE RULES of the competitions of the

       Society affecting their positions as competitors. The PLEA OF LACK OF KNOWLEDGE WILL NOT

       BE ACCEPTED AS A BONA FIDE REASON FOR THE INFRINGEMENT OF THE RULE. In the

       event of a protest being lodged the competitors so infringing shall be liable to disqualification or may

       otherwise be dealt with by the Committee.
ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/07/2021 11:59:00 PM (AEST)
19 years & over
01 Roger Boland Memorial Trophy for Lieder Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Vocalist may choose to perform the work of any Lieder composer including those in the AMEB or Trinity syllabus for 2020. Full piano accompaniment is required.
Entry: $12.00
02for Male Voice Vocal Opera/Operetta Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Item must be from opera or operetta repertoire. No musical, film or oratorio item is acceptable.

Entry: $12.00
03A Senior Vocal Championship Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit:

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 3A, 5, 26, 49 (b) obtain 80 marks or more in each qualifying section (c) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (d) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
16 - 18 years
03B Intermediate Vocal Championship Solo     16 - 18 years

Time Limit:

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 3B, 6, 27, 50 (b) obtain 80 marks or more in each qualifying section (c) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (d) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
14-15 years
03C Junior Vocal Championship Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit:

TO QUALIFY THE COMPETITOR MUST (a) enter the 3 compulsory sections - 3C, 7, 28, 51 (b) obtain 80 marks or more in each qualifying section (c) Piano or CD accompaniment required. (d) Songs from Pop Charts are not acceptable in championship sections.
Entry: $6.00
19 years & over
04for Female Soprano Voice The Hannah Chance Memorial Shield Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Open to residents of North Coast and the Tablelands at time of entry.
Entry: $12.00
05 Song by Australian Composer Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $12.00
16-18 years
06 Song by Australian Composer Solo     16-18 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
07 Song by Australian Composer Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
08 Song by Australian Composer Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Championship Qualifier.
Entry: $12.00
17 years & over
09 Vocal Any Style Solo     17 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
14-16 years
10 Vocal Any Style Solo     14-16 years

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
11 Vocal Any Style Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
12 Vocal Any Style Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
8-9 years
13 Vocal Any Style Solo     8-9 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
7 years & under
14 Vocal Any Style Solo     7 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
16 years & over
15 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     16 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
16 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
17 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
18 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
8-9 years
19 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     8-9 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
7 years & under
20 Traditional or Folk Song (pre 20th Century) Solo     7 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
16 years & over
21 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     16 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
22 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
23 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
24 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
25 Contemporary Folk or Country (Composer is still living) Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
19 years & over
26 Classical Vocal Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier. From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
16-18 years
27 Classical Vocal Solo     16-18 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier. From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
28 Classical Vocal Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier. From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
29 Classical Vocal Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
30 Classical Vocal Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00

From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
31 Classical Vocal Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00

From any period of the classical vocal repertoire, as in the AMEB or Trinity syllabi.
Entry: $12.00
16 years & over
32 Novice Vocal Solo     16 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
33 Novice Vocal Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
34 Novice Vocal Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
35 Novice Vocal Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
8-9 years
36 Novice Vocal Solo     8-9 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
7 years & under
37 Novice Vocal Solo     7 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Open to any competitor who has not won a FIRST prize in a vocal section in any eisteddfod or similar competition to date of close of entries.
Entry: $12.00
Open to all ages
38 Sacred Solo     Open to all ages

Time Limit: 04:00

Virginia Mason Trophy Qualifier
Entry: $12.00
16-18 years
39 Sacred Solo     16-18 years

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
40 Sacred Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
41 Hymn Tune Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
42 Hymn Tune Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
43 Hymn Tune Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
17 years & over
44 Character Solo     17 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $12.00
14-16 years
45 Character Solo     14-16 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
46 Character Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
47 Character Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
48 Character Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00

Competitor to be dressed in costume. Item to be acted as well as sung.
Entry: $12.00
19 years & over
49 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship & Virginia Mason Qualifier NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
16-18 years
50 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     16-18 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
51 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00

Championship Qualifier NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
52 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
53 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00

NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
54 Vocal from Musical or Film Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00

NOT to be acted or costumed. Small movements which portray the expression of the song are acceptable. NOT heavy metal or hard rock.
Entry: $12.00
19 years & over
55 Popular Vocal Solo     19 years & over

Time Limit: 04:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
16-18 years
56 Popular Vocal Solo     16-18 years

Time Limit: 04:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
14-15 years
57 Popular Vocal Solo     14-15 years

Time Limit: 04:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
58 Popular Vocal Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
59 Popular Vocal Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
9 years & under
60 Popular Vocal Solo     9 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available. Full band karaoke backing track is acceptable. No vocal on any CD.
Entry: $12.00
Open to all ages
61 Contemporary Song Any Style Solo     Open to all ages

Time Limit: 04:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.
Entry: $12.00
14-16 years
62 Contemporary Song Any Style Solo     14-16 years

Time Limit: 04:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.
Entry: $12.00
12-13 years
63 Contemporary Song Any Style Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00

The use of a hand-held microphone for this section is optional and one will be available.
Entry: $12.00
64 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     12-13 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
10-11 years
65 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     10-11 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
8-9 years
66 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     8-9 years

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
7 years & under
67 Vocal from ABC Song Book or Similar song book Solo     7 years & under

Time Limit: 03:00
Entry: $12.00
Open to all ages
68 Vocal Duet     Open to all ages

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $16.00
16 years & under
69 Vocal Duet     16 years & under

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $16.00
14 years & under
70 Vocal Duet     14 years & under

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $16.00
12 years & under
71 Vocal Duet     12 years & under

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $16.00
10 years & under
72 Vocal Duet     10 years & under

Time Limit: 04:00
Entry: $16.00
Open
73 Large Chorus More than 20 Voices     Open

Time Limit: 07:00
Entry: $16.00
74 Small Chorus Less than 20 Voices     Open

Time Limit: 07:00
Entry: $16.00
75 A Capella Unaccompanied Voices     Open

Time Limit: 07:00
Entry: $16.00
76 Quartet 4 Voices     Open

Time Limit: 07:00
Entry: $16.00
77 Children's Choir     Open

Time Limit: 07:00
Entry: $16.00