2021 SFYP Programme

INFORMATION FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS As all sections are own choice, it is the responsibility of all performers to provide a copy of the music/poem 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the session for the adjudicator's use which must be handed in at the Information Booth not at the venue . Please note that folders will only be available for sessions in progress. Information: Strictly no videoing or recording of performances. PARTICIPANTS: Please adhere to time limits as a courtesy to all other participants. Participants who go over time limits may be penalised. COVID RESTRICTIONS: At this stage, we remain focused on delivering the Festival as planned. We will continue to monitor the Queensland Health guidelines and will advise as information comes to hand. 2. Unless otherwise stated, all sections are own choice (no repeats). Only one item per performance. 3. A copy of the music/poem must be made available at the beginning of the session. Please note all copies are to be handed in at the information room prior to the commencement of the session. The performer may be refused if this is not available. Any accompaniment is the responsibility of the performer. It is allowable to use a CD (or similar) accompaniment. However, it is the responsibility of the individual to provide the CD player or necessary. It is allowable to use a CD , iPod, USB or similar for accompaniment. All competitors must complete a performance form which is available for download off the festival website and attach a copy of music and poem to be handed in for the adjudicator’s use. The Somerset Festival for Young Performers is in no way responsible for personal breach of copyright. Competitors are responsible for royalty fees if any. Vocal competitors who are using CD backing may submit a copy of lyrics only. 4. Awards are at the discretion of the adjudicator, and are final. Any queries or objections must be lodged with the festival director within 30 minutes of the adjudicator’s decision. Any communication with the adjudicator by teachers, competitors or parents during the competition is strictly forbidden. 5. Adjudication reports and original copies of music will be available from the official table at the end of the section. 6. The Festival Convenor reserves the right to: a. refuse or disqualify any entry b. cancel a section (due to insufficient entries) c. alter awards (due to insufficient entries) d. request proof of age e. to divide any section into smaller sections (where there is a large number of entries) CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. No competitor may render an item more than once in this year's Festival.

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