NOTES FOR ADULT COMPETITORS
Entry
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 24 2008.
3. Entry forms for stage competitions can be returned online at www.abergavennyeisteddfod.co.uk or to Mrs H Middleton, 2 Bryn Afal, Y Pandy, Y Fenni, NP7 8DW.
4. Entry forms for literature competitions should be returned to Mrs H Middleton, 2 Bryn Afal, Y Pandy, Y Fenni, NP7 8DW.
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 adjudicators use.
Preliminary Competitions
6. A maximum of three competitors will perform on the main stage of the Eisteddfod for each competition
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, from 12.00 o'clock onwards on the Saturday of the Eisteddfod. Refreshments will be provided in the Church, at a small charge
Stage Competitions
9. The evening Eisteddfod will be held in the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny from 7.00 pm - approx 11.00 pm
10. Recitation entries are limited to a maximum of 5 minutes' duration. If an entry takes longer than 5 minutes, competitors will be penalised
11 Written adjudications will be available for evening competitors after the Eisteddfod. 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 see website www.abergavennyeisteddfod.co.uk or contact Helen Middleton:
Helen.middleton@homecall.co.uk or (01873 890388) or Chris Watson (01873 853894)
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