Competition Rules

  1. ALL competitors will use our sound system and handheld microphone, or microphone & stand supplied by LaVolta’s Dance Events Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire.

  2. Movement and actions during a performance is allowed.

  3. Song choice for each competitor is down to teachers/competitors discretion.

  4. Competitors entering Musical Theatre sections may also enter Pop sections.

  5. Lighting will be the same for all competitors throughout.

  6. Solo Routines have a time advised of 2 – 3 minutes. (1.5 minutes for Babies)

  7. Duet Routines have a time advised of 2.5 – 3.5 minutes. (2 minutes for Babies)

  8. Trio Routines have a time advised of 2.5 – 3.5 minutes. (2 minutes for Babies)

  9. Groups have a time limit advised of 3 – 4.5 minutes.

  10. Every competitor will receive a Certificate and written Feedback Form that can be collected on the day.



Medals will be given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.

Trophies will be awarded at our extra award presentation at the end of the competition for the following;

Highest Scoring Solo

Highest Scoring Duet

Highest Scoring Trio

Highest Scoring Group

Most Promising Performer (for each age category)

Most Memorable Performance

Heart & Soul Award

Judges Choice Overall Award

  1. A programmed schedule will be produced when all entries are in and competitors will be notified of the time schedule approximately 3 weeks prior to the competition.

Age Groups are as follows;

Baby: 3-5 Years

Junior: 6-9 Years

Intermediate: 10-13 Years

Senior: 14-17 Years

Adult: 18+ years

 

Sections are as follows;

Baby Vocal Pop Solo

Baby Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Novice Junior Vocal Pop Solo

Novice Junior Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Open Junior Vocal Pop Solo

Open Junior Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Novice Intermediate Vocal Pop Solo

Novice Intermediate Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Open Intermediate Vocal Pop Solo

Open Intermediate Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Novice Senior Vocal Pop Solo

Novice Senior Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Open Senior Vocal Pop Solo

Open Senior Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Adult Vocal Pop Solo

Adult Vocal Musical Theatre Solo

Baby Vocal Pop Duet/Trio

Baby Vocal Musical Theatre Duet/Trio

Junior Vocal Musical Theatre Duet/Trio

Intermediate Vocal Pop Duet/Trio

Senior Vocal Musical Theatre Duet/Trio

Adult Vocal Pop Duet/Trio

Baby Vocal Group

Junior Vocal Group

Intermediate Vocal Group

Senior Vocal Group

Adult Vocal Group

OPEN AGE VOCAL GROUP – For groups with ages spanning at least three age groups.



Competitors may perform more than once in the Duet, Trio and Group Sections.

(Groups must consist of 5 or more competitors & can perform with or without microphones)

 

Entry Costs

Solo’s – £6 Per Entry

Duets – £5 Per Competitor

Trio’s – £5 Per Competitor

Groups – £3.50 Per Competitor, Per Group

 

COMPETITION RULES

  1. Novice Solo Competitors MUST NOT have received a First Place in the vocal genre in any festival/in person competition.

  2. Open Solo Competitors MUST have received a First Place in the vocal genre in any festival/in person competition.

  3. 1st place medals won in a Baby section, do not put a competitor in an Open Section when moving up an age category.

  4. Once a competitor has placed 1st in a vocal section, the competitor will remain in OPEN for future festivals/competitions regardless of moving up age categories or receiving a new song. New performances DO NOT mean a competitor moves back down to Novice.

  5. Age is taken on the first day of the competition.

  6. Birth Certificates may be requested for proof of age.

  7. For Duets & Trios, age is determined by the oldest competitor.

  8. For Groups, age is determined by the oldest competitor.

  9. Groups must consist of 5 or more competitors.

  10. Sections may be combined if entries are low, however, novice sections WILL NOT be combined with an open section.

  11. No performing out of section is allowed.

  12. Please take into consideration the venue for this event is a bar/events venue and NOT a theatre. It is a private LaVolta’s Dance Events Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire event with spectator tickets ONLY for family & friends wanting to support their child and spectator tickets are NOT open to the general public. This is a performance opportunity for competitors to play to a crowd and we encourage clapping, cheering and dancing from spectators. Please make sure to cheer for every competitor. It will not be silent and there may be people moving around and coming in and out of the venue while performers are singing however this is an opportunity for performers to entertain and grab an audience’s attention in a different setting. This vocal competition is fun and friendly as always and is a chance to also socialize with other performers and support Hull talent.

  13. Competitors must stay in the audience with their parent/guardian/chaperone and will be called up to the stage from the audience when it is their time to perform.

  14. The venue holds approximately 200 spectators but please note that views may be restricted. When it is your child’s turn to perform, you will have front row reserved seating for your child’s performance only. This is to ensure family & friends of every competitor have a clear view of their child’s performance. Once your child has performed you will be asked to move back to your tables so that the next group of spectators can come forward to take the front seats to support their child.

  15. Please arrive with costume/make-up/hair done. A changing room will be provided for those that need it if a child is competing in more than one section on the same day.

  16. The bar will be open for refreshments and snacks throughout the day for spectators. Please DO NOT bring in your own food and drinks on to the premises.

  17. Strictly no demonstrating to aid any competitor – if they are unable to perform without prompts then please do not enter them.

  18. In all age categories please ensure that the costume, movement and music/song choice is appropriate for the age of the entrant.

  19. The adjudicators decision is final.

  20. Eating and drinking in the changing room is NOT allowed.

  21. Teachers & parents are responsible for their student’s behavior at all times. The teacher is responsible for checking the dressing rooms to ensure everything is in order before leaving the premises.

  22. Backing tracks will be played by the organiser’s team on PLAYLIST only and must be emailed to the Event Organiser by WETRANSFER a minimum of two weeks prior the to competition. Music must be clearly labelled the dancers WITH NAME & SECTION. (don’t worry, we will let you know when to send in your backing tracks).

  23. All competitors compete at their own risk.

  24. The organiser reserves the right to change, alter or combine parts of the programme as necessary.

  25. The competition can offer no guarantee as to the day or time at which a section will be presented, once the final programme has been scheduled, this MUST be adhered to.

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