Vocal 2020 Competition Schedule (Includes Contemporary and Classical) by Royal South Street Society

VOCAL COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2020 PLEASE NOTE: THERE HAS BEEN CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:

Royal South Street Society Dates: Monday 17th August to Saturday, 22nd August Venue: The Minerva Space, Ballaarat Mechanics Institute 117 Sturt Street, Ballarat

March 2020 Update

With the rapidly changing situation in regard to Covid-19, I thought it was appropriate at this time to provide you with an update on our planning for Royal South Street’s 2020 Eisteddfod. Royal South Street Society will always put the health and well-being of our competitors, volunteers, audience and staff first and foremost. With this in mind we will continue to monitor developments and take advice from government and experts as to the actions we should take. Entries are now open for our disciplines and planning continues as normal for our competitions to open on 19 July. As per our General Rule 2.4 Entry Fees “Fees are non-refundable once entries close, unless for an extenuating circumstance or if the section is cancelled by RSSS.” Therefore should Royal South Street cancel a section or sections we would contact all affected competitors in regard to processing refunds. It has also been Royal South Street’s policy to treat illness as an extenuating circumstance and refunded entrant fees in those cases. Royal South Street Society will allow its staff to work from home where that is practical. This means that our office may at times be unattended. If you need to contact us please do so via email, and we will answer your question promptly. Our email is info@royalsouthstreet.com.au Please all take care. Best Regards

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2019 Royal South Street Eisteddfod Bands and Strings Competition Schedule

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South Street Vocal Competition (Incorporating Classical & Contemporary Vocal) Section Chair: Carolyn Bennett Sub-Committee: Brenda Ludbrook Peter Zala Adjudicators: TBC Our adjudicators for this section are proudly supported by Freemasons Victoria.

Awards, Scholarships and Prizes to be Won Medals, Prize Money and Ribbons – Awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners ALL Medals and Ribbons proudly sponsored by Optiform Aggregate Awards - Awarded to the winner of each age group Music Theatre Prize – Win a coaching session with a top industry professional Suttons House of Music Perpetual Shield - Donated by the Sutton Family plus Replica Encouragement Prizes and Scholarships – Awarded for encouragement and potential AND… Masterclass Sessions – FREE for all South Street Vocal entrants!! A one-hour VCE Masterclass will be run following the VCE section A 90-minute Song Writing Masterclass will be run following the Original Song Section ***ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND*** Contact the RSSS office for further details 2

SPECIAL CONDITIONS To be read in conjunction with General Conditions 1. This competition is for all vocalists and covers both contemporary and classical voice. 2. Singers may only enter each section once, except for section 595 (Contemporary Vocal Duo or Trio) where they may place several entries, however they must perform with different partners for each entry. 3. Age limit will be deemed as at the 1st January of the current year and competitors MUST sing in their relevant age group. 4. Contemporary Vocal Sections: These include Pop/Rock, Country, Jazz and Blues, Stage and Screen, Contemporary Ballad and VCE. a. Original sheet music is NOT required for contemporary vocal sections. b. An accompanist is NOT provided for contemporary vocal sections. Please contact the RSSS Office for a list of suggested local accompanists if required. c. Competitors may perform to a professional backing track which may contain backing vocals only (i.e.no principal/lead vocal allowed), self-accompany the item, or sing to a live instrumental backing group of no more than 4. d. The Society will provide: a keyboard or piano, microphones both roving and standard (up to four) and a sound system that plays MP3 backings. e. Backing tracks should be in MP3 format. Ensure the backing is good quality. The recommendation of RSSS is a commercially purchased backing through iTunes or similar (not converted from YouTube) You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up. 5. Classical Vocal Sections: These include Classical Vocal Solo and Classical Vocal Showcase. a. Original sheet music IS required for classical vocal sections. You will be asked to upload your sheet music prior to the competition but you must also bring the original and a spare copy for the adjudicator, to the competition. b. An accompanist IS provided for classical vocal sections or you may bring your own. c. You must upload your sheet music no less than 2 weeks prior to the competition. The official accompanist may refuse to accompany you on the day if this is not done. d. Quality piano (not orchestral) backing tracks are permitted for classical vocal sections. For good quality tracks please visit www.youraccompanist.com. You will be asked to upload your backing track prior to the competition but it is suggested that you also bring the backing track on a USB as a back-up. e. The Society will provide a keyboard or piano, and singers must sing acoustically (no microphone)

Speech & Drama Competition

SECTIONS

10 Years and Under 550 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $17 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prizes: Medals – First, Second & Third. Ribbons – HM & HC 551 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $17 • Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. • Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions – Ballarat’s Leading Hair Loss Specialist • Prizes: First $30 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons – HM & HC 553 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG ~ Entry Fee $17 • Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $30 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons – HM & HC 554 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $17 • Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $30 & Medals, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons – HM & HC 558 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $17 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prizes: Medals – First, Second & Third. Ribbons – HM & HC

Speech & Drama Competition 559 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $17 • Singers must choose ONE classical song by an Australian Composer. • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prizes: Medals – First, Second & Third. Ribbons – HM & HC AGGREGATE AWARD – BRAM WALKER MEMORIAL AWARD • $100 will be awarded to the Aggregate Winner of the 10 years and Under age group (incorporating sections 550, 551, 553, 554, 558, 559). • This award is proudly donated by the Lions Club of Ballarat. • The aggregate winner will also receive a Trophy donated by the Naomi Harrison Estate. Are you keen to sing a song or genre that is not covered in your age group? Check out the options available in ‘Open’.

Speech & Drama Competition 11 To Under 14 Years 560 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $20 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Rediscovery CDs • Prizes: First $30 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 561 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee ~ $20 • Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. • Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions – Ballarat’s Leading Hair Loss Specialist • Prizes: First $30 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 562 JAZZ and BLUES ~ Entry Fee $20 • Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Chris Gardner in memory of his late wife Bridget • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second $30 & Medal; Third $20 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC 563 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG ~ Entry Fee $20 • Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • (see below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!) 564 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $20 • Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • see below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!

Speech & Drama Competition 568 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $20 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Café Sidra • Prizes: First $30 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 569 CLASSICAL VOCAL JUNIOR SHOWCASE ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must perform two contrasting songs from the classical repertoire for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!) • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 8 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Tom and Val Coad • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second $15 & Medal; Third $5 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC MARJORIE DAVIES ENCOURAGEMENT PRIZE • $100 will be awarded to the male competitor in section 569 who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, is worthy of encouragement SALLY BOURNE MUSIC THEATRE PRIZE • Awarded to the singer who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays the best contrast, vocal ability and characterisation from 563 and 564. • The winner will receive a one-hour music theatre coaching session with a top industry professional. AGGREGATE AWARD – BRAM WALKER MEMORIAL AWARD • $100 will be awarded to the Aggregate Winner of the 11 to Under 14 Years age group (incorporating sections 560, 561, 562, 563, 564, 568, 569). This award is proudly donated by the Lions Club of Ballarat. • The aggregate winner will also receive a Trophy donated by the Naomi Harrison Estate Are you keen to sing a song or genre that is not covered in your age group? Check out the options available in ‘Open’.

Speech & Drama Competition 14 To Under 16 Years 570 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by National Hair Tech Solutions – Ballarat’s Leading Hair Loss Specialist • Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 571 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $23 • Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. • Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • First prize voucher donated by Crossroads Music • Prizes: First $50 voucher & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 572 JAZZ and BLUES ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prizes: First $40 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 573 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • See below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize! 574 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • (see below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)

Speech & Drama Competition 578 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Café Sidra • Prizes: First $40 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 579.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $23 • Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoire for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!) • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust • Prizes: First $40 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 579.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL INTERMEDIATE SHOWCASE ~ Entry Fee $28 • Singers must perform TWO songs. One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the RSSS prescribed list of Ballads. https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classical-vocal/ • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 8 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Anita Stapp for the Louis & John Stapp Memorial Prize • Prizes: First $90 & Medal; Second $40 & Medal; Third $20 and Medal. Ribbons HM & HC SALLY BOURNE MUSIC THEATRE PRIZE • Awarded to the singer who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays the best contrast, vocal ability and characterisation from 573 and 574. • The winner will receive a one-hour music theatre coaching session with a top industry professional. ANATS VICTORIA PRIZE • $100 will be awarded to the singer in the 14 to Under 16 Years age group who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, shows the most potential for a singing career. BALLARAT ALLIED HEALTH AGGREGATE AWARD • $100 will be awarded to the Aggregate Winner and $50 will be awarded to the Runner Up of the 14 to Under 16 Years age group (incorporating sections 570, 571, 572, 573, 574, 578, 579.1 and 579.2). • This award is proudly donated by Ballarat Allied Health • The aggregate winner will also receive a Trophy donated by the Naomi Harrison Estate Are you keen to sing a song or genre that is not covered in your age group? Check out the options available in ‘Open’. 9

Speech & Drama Competition 16 To Under 18 Years 580 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by ANATS Victorian Chapter • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 581 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $25 • • • • •

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. Time Limit: 4 Minutes. First prize voucher donated by Crossroads Music Prizes: First $100 voucher & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

582 JAZZ and BLUES ~ Entry Fee ~ $25 • Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Homeground Café and Bakery • Prizes: First $50 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 583 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • See below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!) 584 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • (see below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!)

Speech & Drama Competition 585 CONTEMPORARY VCE VOCAL SOLO - for VCE Students Only ~ Entry Fee $30 • For students studying VCE Contemporary Music Performance. • Two contrasting songs from different categories on the prescribed contemporary VCE syllabus. • Singers who are studying ‘Music Investigation’ will sing one song from the syllabus and one own choice from their selected program. • Time Limit: 8 Minutes • First Prize donated by the William Morrell Trust • Prizes: First $100 & Medal; Second $40 & Medal; Third $20 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC ***There will be a FREE VCE masterclass following this section for all competitors*** 588 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Homeground Café and Bakery • Prizes: First $50 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 589.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoire; for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!). Arias from Grand Opera are not permitted in this section. • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust • Prizes: First $50 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 589.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL ADVANCING SHOWCASE ~ Entry Fee $30 • Singers must perform TWO songs. • One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the RSSS prescribed list of Ballads. https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classicalvocal/ • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 8 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Constance Coward-Lemke • Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second $20 & Medal; Third $10 & Medal. Ribbons HM & HC SALLY BOURNE MUSIC THEATRE PRIZE • Awarded to the singer who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays the best contrast, vocal ability and characterisation from 583 and 584. • The winner will receive a one-hour music theatre coaching session with a top industry professional.

Speech & Drama Competition SUTTONS HOUSE OF MUSIC PERPETUAL SHIELD • Donated by the Sutton Family; a replica of the shield will be awarded to a competitor in the 16 to Under 18 age group who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, is worthy of encouragement. • This must not be the aggregate winner. AGGREGATE AWARD – BRAM WALKER MEMORIAL AWARD • $100 will be awarded to the Aggregate Winner of the 16 to Under 18 Years age group (incorporating sections 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 588, 589.1 and 589.2) This award is proudly donated by the Lions Club of Ballarat. • The aggregate winner will also receive a Trophy donated by the Naomi Harrison Estate Are you keen to sing a song or genre that is not covered in your age group? Check out the options available in ‘Open’.

Speech & Drama Competition 18 Years and Over 590 CONTEMPORARY UPBEAT POP/ROCK VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in an upbeat style. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by ANATS Victorian Chapter • Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbon HM & HC 591 COUNTRY MUSIC VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $27 • • • •

Adjudication will be based on singers who stylistically represent good country technique and song choice. Traditional Country and Western songs are encouraged. Time Limit: 4 Minutes. Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbon HM & HC

592 JAZZ and BLUES ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose a song within the Jazz or Blues genre, either upbeat or ballad • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by the Ballarat Cabaret Club • Prizes: First $60 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 593 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN UPBEAT CHARACTER SONG ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose an upbeat character song from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • See below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize! 594 CONTEMPORARY STAGE and SCREEN BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose a ballad from the stage or screen (can include cabaret style). • Adjudication will be based on singers who portray good characterisation and showcase contemporary music theatre technique appropriate to the song choice. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by BLOC Music Theatre • Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC • See below for a bonus prize – The Sally Bourne Music Theatre Prize!

Speech & Drama Competition 598 CONTEMPORARY BALLAD ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose a song from the contemporary popular repertoire in a ballad style • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prizes: First $60 & Medal, Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 599.1 CLASSICAL VOCAL SOLO ~ Entry Fee $27 • Singers must choose ONE song from the classical repertoire; for example (but not limited to) Early Renaissance, Sacred, Folk, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Lieder, 20th Century Art Song or Ballad. Operatic Aria, Operetta and Music Theatre not permitted in this section. (See Open Section for your chance to sing Operetta!). Arias from Grand Opera are not permitted in this section. • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 4 Minutes. • Prize money sponsored by the Elsie Morison Memorial Trust • Prizes: First $60 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 599.2 CLASSICAL VOCAL SENIOR SHOWCASE ~ Entry Fee $31 • Singers must perform TWO songs. • One song by an Australian composer, and one classical Ballad from the RSSS prescribed list of Ballads. https://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/classicalvocal/ • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 8 Minutes. • Prize money sponsored by Robyn Antoine and the Enduring Classics Singing Group • Prizes: First $100 & Medal, Second & Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC SALLY BOURNE MUSIC THEATRE PRIZE • Awarded to the singer who, in the opinion of the adjudicator, displays the best contrast, vocal ability and characterisation from 593 and 594. • The winner will receive a one-hour music theatre coaching session with a top industry professional. OPTIFORM AGGREGATE AWARD • $100 will be awarded to the Aggregate Winner of the 18 Years and Over age group (incorporating sections 590, 591, 592, 593, 594, 598, 599.1 and 599.2) This award is proudly donated by Optiform. • The aggregate winner will also receive a Trophy donated by the Naomi Harrison Estate Are you keen to sing a song or genre that is not covered in your age group? Check out the options available in ‘Open’.

Speech & Drama Competition OPEN SECTIONS 540 **New section for 2020** OPERETTA and ENDURING CLASSICS ~ Entry Fee $25 • Singers must choose one song from Operetta or the enduring vocal classics. For example (but not limited to) Gilbert and Sullivan, Sigmund Romberg, Ivor Novello, Franz Lehar. • Please refer to Special Conditions #5 for further details. • Time Limit: 5 Minutes. • Prize money sponsored by Robyn Antoine and the Enduring Classics Singing Group • Prizes: First $100 & Medal; Second & Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 595 VOCAL DUET OR TRIO ~ Entry Fee $31 • Any song choice is permitted but must include some harmony. • Accompaniment is optional and sheet music does not need to be submitted. • See special conditions #2 for further details on this section. • Time Limit: Maximum 4 Minutes. • Prizes: First $70 & Medals; Second & Third, Medals. Ribbons HM & HC 596 ORIGINAL SONG ~ Entry Fee $25 • Competitors can enter as either a solo singer songwriter, or as part of a small ensemble. • They must present an original song as written by themselves or by a member of their ensemble. • Adjudication will be based on both the composition of the song and the vocal proficiency of the performer/s. • Time Limit: Maximum 4 Minutes. • Prize money donated by Optiform • Prizes: First $70 & Medal; Second $30 & Medal; Third Medal. Ribbons HM & HC ***Following this section, there will be a FREE SONG WRITING workshop with Geoffrey and George Williams, the founders of ‘Tap Your Creativity’. https://www.udemy.com/share/102ay2/. ALL Vocal Competitors WELCOME*** 597 STRUT YOUR STUFF SHOWCASE ~ Entry Fee $31 • Performers must choose TWO songs in ANY STYLE to showcase their talent to the best of their ability. • Adjudication will be based on performance, charisma and vocal proficiency. • Singers MAY repeat one song (only) from another section if they wish. • Time Limit: 8 minutes • Prize money and medals for this section sponsored by Juliana Addison – Member for Wendouree • Prizes: First: $70 & Medal; Second and Third Medals. Ribbons HM & HC

General Conditions General Conditions General Conditions apply to all sections in the competitions unless stated otherwise. Special Conditions for specific sections appear under the appropriate section in the Competition Schedule. To the extent of any inconsistency, Special Conditions will take precedence over General Conditions. ‘The Board’ refers to the Royal South Street Society Board of Directors. “RSSS” refers to the Royal South Street Society. 1.

THE COMPETITION

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A competitor performs an item in a section within a discipline (E.g.Vocal). A section may be split into divisions if a high volume of entries are received.

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COMPETITOR - A competitor may be one person, or any group of two or more people. Each group competing in a section must comprise completely different competitors, unless stated otherwise in the Special Conditions.

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ONE ENTRY - Only one entry is allowed from each competitor in each section, unless stated otherwise in the Special Conditions.

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REPEAT OF ITEMS - An item by a competitor can only be performed once during the current competition, within the same discipline, except where special conditions permit otherwise.

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Competitors who have been taught by the adjudicator of their section within the last 12 months are ineligible to enter.

ENTRIES

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AGE LIMIT – Herald Sun Aria – Competitors must be at least 17 and not over 35 years on 31 December of the current year. Calisthenic Sections – The competitors age on 31 December of the current year. Dance Sections – The competitors age on 31st December of the preceding year All Other Sections - The competitor's age on 1 January of the current year, shall be deemed the age required in the sections specifying age limits.

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ENTRY DATE – Entries must be submitted via our ONLINE competition database on or before Friday 24th April. Calisthenics entries to be lodged before Friday 3rd April. Herald Sun Aria entries to be lodged before Friday 26th June. All entries must comply with the general competition rules at the time of entry. A confirmation will be generated for the competitor and it is the competitor’s responsibility to confirm all details of the entry are correct. There are no refunds for cancellations after the closing date. Should alterations be required, a request via email to info@royalsouthstreet.com.au must be forwarded to the Society. Responsibility for

General Conditions correct entry rests with the entrant. The eisteddfod cannot be responsible for entries lost through failed electronic transmission or incorrectly submitted online via our stardom entry system. Check your junk mail if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t receive a confirmation email. 2.3

LATE ENTRIES will NOT be accepted past the due date for the 2020 competitions. Due to Royal South Street Society using an ONLINE competition entry system, we are unable to process or receive entries after the due date. Exceptional circumstances via email to info@royalsouthstreet.com.au may be considered however will be subject to additional late fees. Late entries are only accepted subject to our final timetabling capacity and program deadlines without obligation. We reserve the right to not print late entries in the guidebook, however all entries will be announced by the MC on the day.

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ENTRY FEES - No entry will be accepted unless processed online with full payment. Entry fees are shown with discipline section items in the Competition Schedule. Fees for Calisthenics sections appear at the start of the section. Education schools may request an invoice by submitting a purchase order to admin@royalsouthstreet.com.au which must be paid within 21 days of receiving the invoice. Fees are payable to the Royal South Street Society. Fees are non-refundable once entries close, unless for an extenuating circumstance or if the section is cancelled by RSSS.

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COMPETITORS NAMES - All competitors must submit with their ONLINE entry correct names, dates of birth and addresses. No competitor will be allowed to compete under any name other than as stated in their entry. A person is only permitted to enter ONCE in the SAME event, except where otherwise allowed.

2.6

NAMES OF PERSONS IN DUOS/TRIOS - In all items where two or three persons are competing, the name of each person must be given at the time of entry in order for the entry to be accepted and processed correctly online.

2.7

NON-ACCEPTANCE - The board reserves the right to refuse any entry.

2.8

MINIMUM/MAXIMUM - The board or section representative may at its discretion cancel, combine or divide any section/s that have 3 or less entries at the time of entries closing. Refunds will be given when a section is cancelled.

2.9

NAMES OF COMPETITORS IN GROUPS - In all group items, a list of the names of all people appearing in each item must be held by the school representative. A separate list for each item must be supplied to comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

2.10

COMPETITION ENTRY DISCLAIMERS

COPYRIGHT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; I/we declare that all necessary licences for copyright have been obtained and only originals or licensed copies will be used in accordance with copyright laws and agreements. 3

General Conditions I/we certify that if I/we will be performing in RSSS competitions from a printed copy, it will be either an original published edition; a photocopy, transcription or arrangement that is accompanied by written authorisation from the copyright owner authorising that photocopy, transcription or arrangement; or an original published edition where both the work and edition are out of copyright (in the public domain). I/we recognise failure to comply with copyright conditions and procedures outlined on our website as well as information supplied to competitors prior to the commencement of our competition - will result in the competitor being unable to compete. b)

RISK – I/we recognise that RSSS is insured for public liability which does not comprehensively cover injury to performers, and that individuals or schools must ensure that they are adequately covered whilst performing in these competitions or otherwise enter at their own risk.

PHOTOGRAPHY & RECORDING – I/we acknowledge RSSS reserves the right to record, film, broadcast, telecast, live stream, videotape or photograph any entrant, item or event in the eisteddfod without notification. Any such photograph, recording or broadcast may be used at RSSS’s discretion for publicity or promotional purposes, including, but not limited to, competition results, print and broadcast media and social media. Any use of images shall not necessarily constitute an endorsement of any participants, and no remuneration or compensation whatsoever shall be attributable to any participants so featured. I/we agree to RSSS appointing official photographers and videographers to record/photograph/ live stream any/all of my/group performance during the competition. These photographs and videos can be retained, broadcast, telecast by RSSS for marketing, publicity and archival purposes. By submitting your entry, you have granted permission for this. Where they exist, copies of photographs and videos may be made available to competitors/groups to purchase through the officially appointed photographers. If for any reason you do not wish to have your individual/group performance photographed or recorded, it is your responsibility to submit an official request in writing to the RSSS office advising your objection by no later than 14 days prior to the performance date. Individuals/ teams may only be exempt from live streaming in the case of exceptional circumstances such as legal issues. Notification should be sent by email to info@royalsouthstreet.com.au and include the date, section number and performance number of the item. A new request must be submitted for each section and a new request submitted each year. I/we agree that if photos are taken at RSSS’s Eisteddfod, are publicly posted on social media, and are tagged with @rss, #royalsouthstreet or any variation, then RSSS may repost these to RSSS official social media sites.

General Conditions d)

PERSONAL DETAILS (eg. Name, locality, and age category of sections) are published in the “Guidebook” and competitors should be aware that such details may be used by media outlets. Any further information concerning a competitor will not be provided to anyone without the competitor’s express permission.

CONDITIONS – Competitors/guardians acknowledge that I/we have read and agree to abide by the “General Conditions of Competition”, and where relevant “Theatre Rules” and “Special Conditions of Competition”. Competitors/guardians acknowledge that failure to comply with any of the foregoing rules and conditions may result in disqualification, the withholding of prizes, and a future bar in competition. The decision of the Board or relevant discipline committees in all questions or disputes arising out of or not provided for, by these rules and regulations will be final. All entries are received according to this condition and in the spirit of friendly competition upon which the eisteddfod is based; accordingly, no dispute shall become the subject of any appeal at law.

MEDICATION – Competitors/guardians acknowledge that it is the responsibility of individual competitors who require medication to ensure that they carry it with them at all times and have it side stage in the event they should require it. It is the individual competitor’s responsibility to have a responsible person present to administer the medication in case of an emergency.

ADJUDICATORS

3.1

ASSISTANTS - The board reserves the right to appoint a co-adjudicator, or assistant, or substitute adjudicator when necessary.

3.2

COMPLIANCE - The adjudicator's decision as to whether or not an item presented or proposed by a competitor complies with the conditions of a particular section shall be final.

3.3

COMMUNICATION - Any unwarranted communication with the adjudicators, either by competitors, teachers, parents or other interested parties during the competitions is prohibited. Prohibited contact includes verbal, email, SMS or social mediums such as Facebook, Twitter, Internet, and Blogs or through any third party. Discipline Chairs or their delegates from their sub-committee may approach the Adjudicators when and if required to do.

3.4

CRITIQUE - A detailed critique by the adjudicator will be provided for competitors in each section. It may be obtained at the RSSS office at the end of each section, except Calisthenics where critiques will be available at the end of the division and will only be given to coaches.

3.5

PRIZE - The adjudicator has the right to withhold any prize. In the event of a tie for first in any section the first and second prize shall be divided equally between the tied competitors and no second will be awarded. The competitor with the next highest points will be awarded third. In the event of a tie for second prize, the second and third prize shall be equally divided between the tied competitors and no 5

General Conditions third will be awarded. When awarding an Honourable Mention or Highly Commended these achievements are to be considered fourth and fifth place respectively. 3.6

SOUND LEVEL - The adjudicator has the right to control the level of any amplified sound in the auditorium.

COMPETITOR OBLIGATIONS

4.1

COPYRIGHT: For all information relating to copyright of all printed, photocopied, recorded, adapted or reproduced material, please refer to the relevant competition page on the Royal South Street website http://royalsouthstreet.com.au/competition/. Failure to comply with copyright conditions and procedures will result in the competitor being unable to compete. Refer General Rule 2.10, A.

4.2

INSURANCE - The board requires all competitors to be responsible for insuring themselves or group/troupe members etc., against personal injury arising out of participation in the competitions. Refer General Rule 2.10, B.

4.3

ORDER OF COMPETING - Competitors must compete in the order in which their names appear in the program unless officially authorised or directed otherwise. If not present when called upon, competitors are liable for disqualification.

4.4

PROOF OF AGE - In any section where an age limit is specified, the board reserves the right to ask any competitor, at any time, to provide a proof of age. Any prize money may be withheld until such proof has been provided.

4.5

PERSONAL PRESENTATION - The board expects behaviour of competitors and audience to be appropriate to the occasion. Inappropriate language and movements are not appreciated except for Speech & Drama where applicable. Offenders may be removed from the theatre. All competitors are requested to dress neatly and present well on stage. Performances should be appropriate to the competitors’ age and to conservative community values. Inappropriate language and movements are not appreciated.

4.6

REHEARSAL - No rehearsal or practice is permitted on the stage to be used for the competitions during the currency of the discipline for which the competitor is entered. Any competitor not observing this condition may be disqualified. Dancing championship sections and Calisthenics Free Exercises are exempt.

4.7

WITHDRAWALS – Competitors who do not intend to compete in a section for which they have entered should as a courtesy notify the office to that effect 24 hours before the time appointed for that particular section.

4.8

REGISTRATION – Entrants (or a representative) must register with the session manager backstage (or as directed) at least 30 minutes before the start of the session or estimated time as advertised. * Session is Morning, Afternoon & Evening. 6

General Conditions * Section is the competitor number and type eg: 944 Under 13 years Jazz Troupe. Please refer to special conditions for discipline specific information 5.

GENERAL ADVICE

5.1

COMMUNICATION - The Royal South Street Society’s preferred form of communication is via email. Any correspondence with the society should be in email format, it is the responsibility of the entrant to assure that they are receiving any emails sent by Royal South Street Society representatives.

5.2

CAMERAS, VIDEOS RECORDERS, AND MOBILE DEVICES. - The use of these by members of the audience during the competitions is strictly prohibited during items or when stage lights are down. Mobile Devices must be turned to silent while in the auditorium. Offenders may be removed from the auditorium and recording destroyed. Performances are copyright. Performances may be photographed and recorded by official photographers/videographers. Teachers, coaches, competitors, parents or representatives are strictly prohibited from filming, recording or taking photography of any performance. Privacy and legal consent must be respected at all times. Lights of any form including light up pens and mobile phone torches must not be used during a performance.

5.3

PROTESTS - To be made in writing, within one hour of the disputed competition, and to be accompanied by a $25 deposit, this will be forfeited if the protest is deemed frivolous. Calisthenics excluded see ACF rules 1.6.

5.4

STAGE – The stage plan for Her Majesty’s Theatre is located on the RSSS website on the competition page.

5.5

STAGE EFFECTS - No helium balloons, lighted candles, sparklers, lighted cigarettes, exploding device (e.g. party poppers), or any naked flames are permitted. Approved smoke or fog effects are permitted in appropriate sections. Bubble or snow generators or aerosol sprays are not permitted. The society provides stage lighting and audio amplification.

5.6

STAGE PROPERTIES – All props must comply with safety regulations as stated on the RSSS website. Failure to comply will result in the props being banned. Note also no glass or ceramic items allowed on stage. No staples to be used repairing or assembling props on stage. If hay bales are used, they must be covered in plastic sheeting. Live animals, water, unprotected mechanical or electrical devices, or any dangerous items are not to be used.

5.7

ELECTRICALS – All leads, appliances, lights and stage property lighting using 240 volts within the theatre, must have a current safety compliance tag. (In service safety inspections and testing to Australian Standard 3760, can be performed by your local A or B Grade electrician). No single insulated cable is permitted to be connected to any Theatre power source. This applies to all voltages including extra low voltage (under 32 volts).

General Conditions 5.8

Volunteer event staff (other than discipline representatives) are not permitted to advise, interpret or vary any rules, conditions, or any aspect of the conduct of the competition. The eisteddfod will not accept responsibility for any effect arising from such unauthorised comment.

5.9

SIDE STAGE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Side stage is off limits to any unessential personal, this includes parents, family members and friends. Only performers, teachers/ coaches and those required to complete a task at the time will be allowed side stage.

PRIZES

6.1

PRIZE MONEY/MEDALS - Prize money and medals for solo, duo or trio items may be obtained at the RSSS office immediately after the awards are announced or in some cases may be presented on stage. Certificates may be purchased at the office.

6.2

TIES - In the event of a tie for first prize in any section the first and second prize money shall be divided equally between the tied competitors. The competitor with the next highest points will be awarded third prize and no second will be awarded. In the event of a tie for second prize, the second and third prize money shall be equally divided between the tied competitors and no third will be awarded.

6.3

AGGREGATE PRIZES - Aggregates are determined by adding points assigned to first, second and third places won in the various sections specified. Points are assigned thus - First, 5 points; Second, 3 points; Third, 1 point. Calisthenic and dancing sections use a different scoring method. Full aggregate points to be allocated in the event of a tie. E.g. Equal first 5 points each. Calisthenic and dancing sections use a different scoring method. Calisthenics is exempt.

6.4

AGGREGATE TIE - Where a tie for an aggregate occurs, reassessment is made thus greatest number of firsts to decide winner. If first are equal, then greatest number of seconds decides the winner. If a tie still exists, any prize money will be divided as in prize ties 6.2. Calisthenics section is exempt.

6.5

PERPETUAL TROPHIES - Will be held by the winner for 11 months. It is an expectation that all perpetual trophies MUST be returned to the RSSS after 11 months. All holders of trophies will be held responsible for their safe custody, engraving and return at their own expense. All trophies must be returned in the same condition they were received.

6.6

CRIT ONLY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RSSS OR Discipline Chairs reserves the right to allow an item to perform for crit only in the event there are insufficient entries to meet our minimum requirements to run a section with prize money, or there is deemed to be a conflict of interest as determined by the RSSS board, Discipline Chair or adjudicator.

RIGHTS OF BOARD

7.1

FINAL DECISION - The decision of the board in all questions and unresolved disputes arising out of, or not provided for, by these conditions, shall be final. 8

General Conditions 7.2

RECORDING - Refer General Rule 2.10, C.

SAFETY

8.1

RISK - Competitors acknowledge that they compete at their own risk.

8.2

Performances should be designed to be safe for the performer, audience and theatre. Any ‘unusual’ items should be discussed with RSSS and the theatre technician first.

8.3

THEATRE REQUIREMENTS – All competitors performing must read “theatre rules” and the “risk assessment” as specified on the Competition pages of the RSSS website http://royalsouthstreet.com.au/ and act where relevant.

8.4

The theatre technician and stage manager may prevent a planned performance if in their opinion technical safety is inadequate. Risk assessment forms (JSEA) are required for any performances using props that have ANY risk associated with their use including things such as balls, ladders, or wheeled items for example. Forms are available from our website and should be submitted at/by the deadline list on our website which is at least two weeks prior to commencement of the discipline. Please contact the RSSS office if you are unsure.

8.5

The theatre technician, stage manager or adjudicator has the right to stop any item if they are of the opinion a competitor has suffered a serious injury, or there is a possible risk of serious injury.

8.6

Items so stopped (8.4, 8.5) may be repeated and adjudicated normally, at an appropriate time, subject to the opinion of the adjudicator and stage manager on the nature of the danger. Calisthenics: See safety requirement ACF Rules 1.1.k viii & ix.

8.7

Minor accidents which occur due to faulty property, choreography, or costume design, are not necessarily a reason for such a stop and restart of an item. Only the ultimate safety of the competitor is to be considered.

8.8

All patrons must observe directions or commands given by theatre personnel, RSSS Staff and Volunteers.

8.9

In the event of evacuation of the theatre, patrons should comply with directions from Theatre staff and Royal South Street Society Staff & Trained Ushers.