I wish to nominate for the following section/s (Please tick).
Adult Sections: $10.00 per section.
1. Male Vocal
2.Female Vocal
3.Adult Australian Bush Ballad
4.Adult Gospel
5.Adult Country Rock
6.Golden Oldies
7.Adult Anything But Country
Adults / Junior / Juvenile (Please pay $10.00 for these sections).
8.Duo Vocal
9.Local Contestant
10.Instrumental Country
Junior Sections $5.00 per section.
11.Junior Vocal
12.Junior Australian Bush Ballad
13.Junior Country Rock
14.Junior Gospel
Juvenile Sections $5.00 per section.
15.Juvenile Country Rock
16.Juvenile Gospel
l7.Juvenile Vocal
18.Juvenile Australian Bush Ballad
Junior / Juvenile Section $5.00 per section.
19.Junior / Juvenile Anything But Country
I require the Backing BandYesNo
Name of Duo: ___________________________________________
I certify that I have read and understood the Conditions and Rules pertaining to this festival and I agree to abide by them.
Signature:_____________________ Witness:__________________(Witness by an adult if completed by a minor)
CONTESTANTS PLEASE NOTE SECTIONS 7, 9, 10 & 19Adult Anything But Country, Local Contestant, Instrumental Country and Junior / Juvenile Anything But Country.
These sections are novelty sections only and will not go into the finals.
Please return nomination forms to:
(Entry fees must accompany nominations)
The Secretary
Hughenden Country Music Association Inc.
P O Box 33
Hughenden
Queensland4821
CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS:
Wednesday 30th March 2010.
(Photocopies of nomination forms will be accepted.)
HUGHENDEN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOC. INC. IS AFFILIATED WITH BRISBANE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS.
Judging Format
Hughenden Country Music Festival
JUDGING SHEET
JUDGE NO _______
SECTION:______________________________
CONTESTANT: ________________________
SONG TITLE: __________________________
The Judge’s opinion is just that, an opinion, based on his of her knowledge and experience in the Country Music Industry, and should be taken in the spirit with which it is made.
In my opinion I believe you should give attention to:
Country Content
Suitability of Material
Appropriate Dress
Use of Stage
Microphone Technique
Presentation
Expression
Pitch
Diction
Timing
Breathing
Entertainment
TOTAL SCORE: ______________
GENERAL COMMENT:
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
1.Amateurs only: The definition of an amateur performer is a person who does not make a paid career out of performing, i.e. Your major income does not come from performing.
2.All material must be Country.Exceptions apply for Section 7 and 19.
3.Judges:The decision of the judges will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into regarding their adjudication.The judge’s opinion is just that, based on his/her knowledge and experience in the country music industry and should be taken in the spirit that it is given.
4.Backing:All backing must be live.No musical effects, music machines or drum machines.Synthesisers can be used as a piano sound only.Disqualification will result if you ignore this rule.Guitar pedal effects are permitted.Sound and stage equipment will be provided and will be the only equipment used on stage.(Drums Supplied). Anyone requiring keyboards must supply same.
5.Nominations: A contestant will appear only once in any section.
6.Contestants:Must register with the Stage Manager ½ hour in advance of their particular section and be prepared to perform in the order they are placed or they will be declared absent. Contestants are advised NOT to approach the judges or the adjudication areas during judging as this may cause disqualification.
7.Backing Band:If the Backing Band is required, competitors must supply 3 copies of chord charts.If no backing is indicated on the nomination form then the festival Backing Band will be used if needed.
8.Dress Code:All contestants and backing artists must be suitably dressed.Under no circumstances will thongs or singlets be permitted on stage.Contestants are reminded that country-style dress forms part of their performance and will be judged accordingly.
9.Duo Vocal: Two contestants only.Backing band may be used.
11.Age Grouping:Juvenile 1-12 years but not yet 13.Junior 13-17 years but not yet 18.Senior 18 year and over.Golden Oldies are 50 years and over.
12.Nomination Fees: There will be no refund under any circumstances.
13.Official Areas: The office, judges and sound mixing areas are not congregation areas for contestants and friends.Please keep away from these areas unless you have official business.
14.Adjudication Sheets:Will be available at the conclusion of the festival after presentation.
15.Behaviour on Stage: No discriminating language will be tolerated on stage and alcohol must not be consumed on the stage.
16.Finals: First place getters only will appear in the Finals.Those competitors who win more than one section may choose which section they will be performing in.A different song must be sung to that performed throughout the weekend.Each person will appear once only in the Finals.
17.Presentations:The committee requests that all section winners remain in their performance outfits until after presentations and photos.
18.Prize Money and Trophies:Will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in each section.A Senior Champion, Junior Champion and Juvenile Champion will be selected from the Finals.
19.People Choice Award:This will be by a count of votes from audience voting forms.
20.Personal Items:Are your responsibility.The committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to such items.
21.Committee:The committee reserves the right to alter the Rules and Conditions at their discretion without prior notice and to cancel any section should there be insufficient nominations in that particular section.
22.Judges: At no times are the judges permitted to approach contestants in regards to their performance.
RULES AND CONDITIONS FOR THE VENUE
1.Glass bottles are not permitted.
2.DOMESTIC animals are not permitted inside the venue.
3.The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission to, or request the departure of, people behaving in an undesirable manner.
·LICENSING COMMISSION LAWS APPLY AT THIS FESTIVAL
·NO BYO ALCOHOL WILL BE PERMITTED INTO THE VENUE.
·THE BAR WILL OPERATE AT VERY COMPETITIVE PRICES.
·FOOD WILL BE AVAILABLE AT COMPETITIVE PRICES.
ACCOMMODATION.
Rest Easi Motel
Phone: 07 4741 1633
Fax:07 4741 1633
Royal Resort Motel
Phone: 07 4741 1183
Fax:07 4741 1731
Email: royal183@bigpond.net.au
Allan Terry Caravan Park
Phone: 07 4741 1190
Fax:07 4741 1190
Email: susan.thompson1@bigpond.com
Great Western Hotel
Phone: 07 4741 1454
Fax:07 4741 1234
Flintstones Caravan & Camping
Phone: 07 4741 1540
QCWA Hall
Phone: 07 4741 1939
Book your accommodation early as we currently have sewage work being carried out in town and the workers are booked into some of the above mentioned accommodation house in Hughenden.
Should you have problems with accommodation booking please contact us so we can help sort things out.
ADMISSION FOR FESTIVAL
Friday:
Meet and Greet:ContestantsFree
Public$6.00 each
Country Music Talent Quest:Free Admission (if you attend Meet and Greet)
Otherwise
Gold Coin Donation
Saturday or Sunday:
Country Music Talent Quest:Adult$10.00
Children$5.00
Pensioners$8.00
Family$25.00
2 Day Pass: (Saturday and Sunday Only)
Country Music Talent Quest:Adult$15.00
Children$7.50
Pensioners$12.00
Family$37.50
Please note:
A Family Pass is for 2 Adults and 2 Children, $2.50per extra child for 1 day pass and $3.50 for 2 day pass.
Pensioner Pass is for aged pensioners only.
SUNDAY MORNING
POETS BREAKFAST
Adult $10.00
Child$5.00
Breakfast will be Bacon, Eggs, Sausages, Baked Beans and Toast. Tea, Coffee and Fruit Juice.
TALENT QUEST PROGRAM
FRIDAY 7.30PM START: Local Talent
Instrumental
Golden Oldies
SATURDAY 9.00AM START: Junior Vocal
Juvenile Vocal
Male Vocal
Juvenile Aust. Bush Ballad
Female Vocal
Junior Aust. Bush Ballad
Adult Aust. Bush Ballad
Duo Vocal
SATURDAY 7.30PM START: Adult Anything But Country
Junior/Juvenile Anything But Country
SUNDAY 9.00PM START: Junior Gospel
Juvenile Gospel
Adult Gospel
Junior Country Rock
Juvenile Country Rock
Adult Country Rock
Please note line up for Saturday and Sunday may change due to contestant numbers.
