Audition day Sat 8 September 2018 from 10:00 @ Eventcity.

Audition Rules

Categories

1. Vocal solo
2. Vocal group
3. Vocal & Band
4. Instrumental solo
5. Instrumental Band
6. Stand-up comedy
7. Magic& related performance

MUSIC GENRE’S

1. POP
2. ROCK & ROLL
3. COUNTRY
4. CLASSIC
5. BOEREMUSIEK
6. BACKGROUND / INSTRUMENTAL/ACOUSTIC

A panel of four judges will evaluate each performance.

A decision will be made immediately after or during the performance whilst the participant is still on stage.

1. Entries only for 18 and over.
2. NO KARIOKE!!!!!
3. Entries are free.
4. Entries only for stipulated categories and genres.
5. Any Participant may enter in more than one genre or category.
6. Entry forms are be available for download on www
7. Entries must be done via entry form and submitted by mail to the following email address: lezaan@hrcity.co.za (complete form and scan and mail please) or per hand at SHOCKWAVE MUSIC STORE (att: Gerard)
8. Rules and entry forms can be downloaded from: https://wp.me/s91ZkQ-contest
9. Each participant will be granted a max of 10 minutes preparation and a max of 4 minutes to perform his act.
10. Backtracks may be used.
11. The auditions will be open for the public.
12. Basic sound equipment (Amps and mixers) and sound engineer will be supplied.
13. Bands that enter will discuss their setup time and time slot with the judges before the auditions will commence.
14. The artist himself must supply any other equipment that is required for the audition.
15. The judges will evaluate on the following basis:
    • Commercial value – i.e. would your act/song be suitable at corporate, private, public events etc.
    • Technical –  how good is your voice control/ instrument control/ use of mic and props etc.
    • Interaction with audience/judges
    • Use of sound equipment, mic, instruments etc.
    • It is recommended that any music (voice& instrumental) auditions be done with a well-known cover song. A self-composed song might be to your disadvantage as it might be difficult to evaluate. (Remember it is not a talent/ art competition)
16. Should the judges be uncertain about a participants performance they may request a second performance on the spot.
17. Should the Judges have a split decision or cannot decide on a winner in a category a play-off will be arranged to determine the winner for that category. In such a case, the participants will be required to do a different song/performance.
18. Prizes will be awarded on the judges sole discretion
19. Judges decisions will be final.

PRIZES

1. INHOUSE CONTRACT WITH EVENTCITY TO PERFORM AT EVENTS HOSTED BOTH INHOUSE AND OUTSIDE AS PER DEMAND WITH APPLICABLE FEE.
2. PROMOTION AND EXPOSURE VIA EVENTCITY.
3. PRIZE AS PER DOBE ENTERTAINMENT WICH INCLUDES PRODUCTION OF DEMO CD AND MUSIC VIDEO AS WELL AS ONLINE DISTRIBUTION.
4. PHOTO SHOOT BY PHOTO DEPICTION FOR SONG COVER MATERIAL.
5. CASH PRIZE (R5000)

(Prizes will be awarded on the judge’s sole discretion)

ORGANISER : Ben van der Merwe

Download the Official entry here, complete and send via email to lezaan@hrcity.co.za