Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2010
NOTES FOR ADULT COMPETITORS
Entry forms for Eisteddfod 19 June 2010
1. Apart from competitions where the language to be used is specified, entries may be in Welsh or English (or other languages for vocal competitions)
2. The closing date for receipt of entry forms for all competitions is May 22 2010.
3. Entry forms for stage competitions can be returned online here or to Mrs H Middleton, 2 Bryn Afal, Y Pandy, Y Fenni, NP7 8DW.
4. Entry forms for literature competitions should be returned online here or to Mr Chris Ellis, 52 North Street, Abergavenny, NP7 7ED. (See also notes 14 to 18 below).
5. Instrumental and singing competitors must bring 2 copies of their music with them on the day of the Eisteddfod: one (original) for the accompanist and one (original or copy) for the adjudicator. Copies will be destroyed after the competition, to avoid infringing the Copyright Act. Recitation competitors should bring one original copy of their recitation for the adjudicator's use.
Preliminary Competitions
6. A maximum of three competitors will perform on the main stage of the Eisteddfod for each competition , apart from the Champion Solo, where there are four finalists.
7. If there are more than 3 entries for any one competition, preliminary competitions will be held, to decide which 3 competitors will perform on stage in the evening
8. The prelims will be held in the Methodist Church, Castle Street, Abergavenny, from 11.00 o'clock onwards on the Saturday of the Eisteddfod. Further details nearer the time.
Stage Competitions
9. The evening Eisteddfod will be held in the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny from 7.00 pm - approx 11.00 pm. (Tickets for non-competitors: Box Office - 01873 850805).
10. Recitation entries are limited to a maximum of 5 minutes' duration. If an entry takes longer than 5 minutes, competitors will be penalised. For musical entries, the maximum time limit is 9 minutes.
11. 11 Written adjudications will be available for all adult competitors. A short summary of adjudications will be given on stage during the evening
12. Competitors are free to select their own pieces for performance, within the categories listed and any time limitations set
13. Please note: entrants for the Under 25 Solo may not enter the Champion Solo
Literature competitions
14. Please send entries (see 4 above) attached to entry forms, using a pseudonym on the piece of work submitted and the entry forms
15. Short stories should be max 1,000 words and poems max 20 lines
16. Competition winners will be advised in advance of the Eisteddfod, and prizes will be awarded during the evening
17. If time allows, selected winning entries will be read on stage during the evening
18. Winning entries may be printed in the press and/or the Eisteddfod website, in which case it will be helpful to have an electronic version of your entry if possible
Any queries, please contact Helen Middleton: Helen.middleton@homecall.co.uk or (01873 890388) regarding stage competitions, or Chris Ellis (01873 853938) c.ellis@virgin.net about literature.
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