A strong focus on stage presentation and appropriateness of costume/dress will be considered in 2012. The emphasis is on stage clothing and not casual appearance.
i.e. Make an effort

1. Competitors may not perform the same piece in more than one section with the exception of repeating one in the Youth Scholarships.
2. Time limits will be enforced. When the time limit is exceeded a bell will sound and the competitor must stop and leave the stage. The clock will be stopped between individual pieces but not between movements of a piece. Time begins with the first note by either performer or accompanist. This does NOT include checking sound from an amplifier.
3. Only one entry is allowed for each individual competitor in any solo section.
4. In ensemble sections, individuals may appear more than once as long as they are a bona fide member of each group. Competition will not be delayed waiting for such performers; you may be disqualified if ensembles do not attend the stage when required.
5. In duet sections, one pair may not compete in more than one age group section; however they can compete in their age group as well as in the open section. Any single competitor may not be part of more than two duets per section.
6. Competitors who have won a section in 2011 may not play that same piece in the 2012 Eisteddfod in any section.
7. Competitors are permitted to use recorded accompaniment in the following sections only:
Infants, Primary and Secondary choirs (no vocals on recording)
Infants and Small Schools Percussion groups
Recorder groups
Popular Instrumental
Popular Vocal-Jazz/Country/Mainstream/Disney Vocals
Entertainment Solo
Australian composer-instrumental solos
Youth Scholarship (if repeating a solo from the above sections)
Scene from a Musical
8. Copyright. Competitors and accompanists must perform from either an original or licensed copy. Any copies used on stage should be handed to the stage manager at the end of the performance. The copyright form must be signed at the copies desk before the section commences. If music is written with accompaniment then that accompaniment must be used.
9. All competitors must provide a copy of their music for the use of the adjudicator. If performing from memory this must be an original. All music and CD's must be handed in to the copies table at least 10 minutes before the section starts. Failure to do this may forfeit your right to perform. Music must be marked with: Section number and competitor number. CD's must be marked with: Section number, competitor name and number and performance track number.
10. Championships, Scholarships, Band, Orchestral, Choir and Ensemble sections must be performed in the order as defined in the programme. Large ensembles cannot wait for performers from another ensemble, costume changes are NOT necessary; please seek committee advice if you see obvious clashes in the programme.
11. Competitors who have not registered as present at the beginning of their section will be considered ineligible to perform unless notification has been given to the presiding committee member.

CONCERT BANDS, STAGE BANDS, ORCHESTRAS AND LARGE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLES

ENTRY CRITERIA
1. All players must be bona fide members of the group. If this is challenged then proof must be available for the committee within 48 hours. Teachers or other adults may not perform as part of school age ensembles. They may only conduct. Your honesty will be appreciated.
2. Please make sure that you include the name of the Director of your group or School on the entry form.
3. A stage plan for all bands and orchestras must be received by the Secretary three weeks before the Eisteddfod commences or the entrant will forfeit the right to any prizes for their section but may play for adjudication only. Please make the plan clear and indicate seats with circles and stands with crosses.
OPEN CONCERT BAND ENTRANTS PLEASE NOTE that you are required to send a copy of your band membership with your stage plan.
• Community bands the individual's annual subscription should be paid up prior to the submission of the player list.
• For school bands competing in open sections, all members should be students, staff or school community members with a clear long term allegiance and commitment to the school and the band.
4. The stage may not be re-arranged by directors. It is set for largest group to save time and only the stagehands are to handle equipment. The drum kit is not to be moved. (It will be placed centre stage)
5. The only equipment supplied by the Eisteddfod is a drum kit, percussion table, chairs and stands. All other equipment is to be brought backstage at the beginning of the session and removed at the end of the session via the loading dock. The technicians at the venue will open this for you. Please contact the Eisteddfod office on arrival for assistance. In primary school concert band sections a keyboard will also be provided.
6. No dressing rooms or foyers are to be used during these sections. On arrival all groups should proceed to the BMEC Hall which is available for unpacking and tuning. Please show respect for other groups as they prepare for their performance on the hall stage. Musical directors are asked to enforce good manners in the hall.
7. Tuning:
• Primary and Secondary Groups – A chord or note only may be sounded
• Open Groups- No tuning on stage.
8. The time limit begins with the first note of the ensemble. (In open groups, this will include any tuning undertaken). If more than one piece is played then the clock will be stopped between pieces.
9. You may be disqualified if you do not attend the stage when requested.

All competitors and music students in general are encouraged to attend sessions other than their own during the Eisteddfod. This will help them to gain valuable experience in performance and provides an audience for other performers.