Nomination and Registration forms
For Email please copy and paste forms
or print and post to : Hughenden Country Music Assn. Inc 
                                                P.O. Box 33 Hughenden. 4821
 or fax to (07)47 411258                                           



please check the CONDITIONS OF ENTRY at bottom of this page                                                                                                                                                                



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Talent Quest
NOMINATION FORM


 

Name: ______________________ Date of Birth:___________________

              (Please Print)                                               (Jun/Juv only)

Address: ___________________________________________ ___ _________________

Phone Contact: _______________

Email: _____________________________

 

 

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              

 Song Writers all ages                        


20.                             Song Writers Competition (must be registered for the Workshop)         

 

I require the Backing Band                                  Yes                            No

 

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 & 19  Adult 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

Queensland   4821

 

CLOSING DATE FOR NOMINATIONS:

Wednesday 30th March 2011.

(Photocopies of nomination forms will be accepted.)

 

HUGHENDEN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOC. INC. IS AFFILIATED WITH BRISBANE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Judging Format

 

Hughenden Country Music Festival

 

JUDGING SHEET
SECTION:_______________________________________________      JUDGE NO _______

 

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: _________________________________________________________________
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REGISTRATION FORM

SONG WRITERS WORKSHOP

DIGGERS ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

 

Hughenden Country Music Assn. Inc. Is proud to be hosting this workshop financed by

R.A.D.F. (arts Queensland)


 

 Commencing Friday the 8th April, 2011 from 1.30.P.M to 5.30 P.M.

Mr Chad Morgan will be the presenter in charge assisted by Mr Ian Muir


 

WORKSHOP FEE; $45.00 PER PARTICIPANT. (This amount includes free admittance to the Chad Morgan show and full Festival)


A Song Writers Comp. will be held on Sunday for the Workshop Participants
Prize : A Full Recording  of the Winning Song
Donated by Col Millington Recording Studio

Name of participant:……………………………………………………………………………….....................

 

Postal address          :……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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PHONE                       :......................................................................................................

 

EMAIL                         :...........................…………………………………………………………………………

 


Payment method:    Cheque or Money Order made out to Hughenden Country Music Assn. Inc

                                    For GST purposes this document will be a Tax Invoice upon payment

                                                A receipt and/or confirmation of registration will be issued upon payment


Cancellation Policy:  All cancellations must be in writing. Cancellations received one week prior to workshop will be   

                                                                         Refunded in full. If you cannot attend your registration is transferable to another person nominated by you.

 

Email to :            admin@hughendencountrymusic.com 

Post to:              Hughenden Country Music Assn. Inc

                                P.O. Box 33 Hughenden.  4821


Or fax to :          (07)47 411258










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                                                                                                                        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 Contestants must be Amateur, and can not enter if they are employed by the committee for the festival. ( eg. Backing Band, Guest Artist's, etc.)
       Judges are also not permitted (if they are judging this festival).

3.     All material must be Country.  Exceptions apply for Section 7 and 19.


4.            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.


5.            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.


6.            Nominations: A contestant will appear only once in any section.


7.            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.


8.            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.


9.            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.


10.            Duo Vocal: Two contestants only.  Backing band may be used.


11.          Solo Sections: Instrumental backing only.  NO vocal harmonies.


12.          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.


13.          Nomination Fees: There will be no refund under any circumstances.


14.          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.


15.          Adjudication Sheets: Will be available at the conclusion of the festival after presentation.


16.          Behaviour on Stage: No discriminating language will be tolerated on stage and alcohol must not be consumed on the stage.


17.          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.


18.          Presentations:  The committee requests that all section winners remain in their performance outfits until after presentations and photos.


19.          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.


20.          People Choice Award:  This will be by a count of votes from audience voting forms.


21.          Personal Items:  Are your responsibility.  The committee will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to such items.


22.          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.


23.          Judges: At no times are the judges permitted to approach OR BE APPROACHED concerning a performance during the festival.

24.      Song Writers Comp. : Only open to Contestants also attending the Song Writers Workshop ( Nominations will be excepted during the festival )

 
        

 

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.

 

 

 

 
 

 
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