BELOW ARE THE DETAILED COMPETITION RULES FOR MARIMBAFEST 2022'S SOLO & ENSEMBLE COMPETITION.
BY PARTICIPATING YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING:

GENERAL
Marimbafest Australia is the operator of this Competition.
All decisions regarding prizes and winners are at the Faculty Panel's discretion.
The live rounds will be held at the Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music.
Online competitors will have their videos played on screen with amplification at the Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music.
Only ticket holders who have successfully registered prior to 1st June 2022 may participate in the Competition as 'Participants'.
No late entries will be accepted.

CATEGORIES (SOLO AND ENSEMBLE)
The SOLO category must be participated by a solo (1 person) Participant.
The ENSEMBLE category must be participated by a group of Participants of two (2) or more Participants, with a maximum of 10 Participants.
Participants may enter both Solo and Ensemble categories simultaneously once each.
Multiple entries in the same category will not be accepted.
Participants must be at the age of 12 or older, with a maximum age of 30 as at 1 January 2022.

CLASSES (A CLASS AND OPEN CLASS)
The A CLASS is eligible to Competitors under the age of 18 as of 4th July 2020 only.
The OPEN CLASS is eligible to all Participants without restriction.
All Participants must participate in one CLASS, and cannot participate in both.
Participants are only eligible for the Prizes and Awards for their respective CLASS.

COMPETITION PROCESS
All Participants (in-person and online) will submit videos for FIRST STAGE for their respective CLASS.
Participants  who pass FIRST STAGE will proceed to SEMIFINAL STAGE and perform/have their videos played in live semifinals in their respective CLASS.
All SEMIFINAL STAGE Participants will be given written feedback and ranked by the Faculty Panel.
The TOP 3 Participants from each CLASS  will perform in the FINAL STAGE in their respective CLASS and CATEGORY (six (6) total 'Finalists').
The TOP 3 Finalists for each CLASS (six (6) total finalists) will be ranked according to the Faculty Panel's decisions.
The above applies to both SOLO and ENSEMBLE categories separately.

FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
Marimbafest Australia supports the practice of using original copies and editions of sheet music.
Using pirated or illegally obtained sheet music for adjudicator's copies will result in disqualification from the competition.
If the Participant requires sheet music on stage, the sheet music used must be either the original published copy, or photocopies with a prior sighted original copy/purchase receipt.
Participants must not perform a work different to their initial choices of repertoire, unless given prior permission to do so.
All repertoire performed for SOLO categories must be unaccompanied marimba solo music (no backing tracks, piano accompaniment etc).
All repertoire performed for ENSEMBLE categories must be unaccompanied mixed ensemble music (no backing tracks or electronics unless specifically required in the piece), with at least one keyboard instrument in the instrumentation.
Performances will use instruments available at the UWA Conservatorium of Music.
If ensembles require specific instruments unavailable at the Conservatorium, they are responsible to bring these themselves.

FIRST AND SEMIFINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (SOLO CATEGORY)
All FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE performances must be one solo work, 15 minutes or less in duration (single movements of multi-movement works accepted).
Solo participants may only play repertoire from the Repertoire List for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE.
A CLASS Participants  can play any repertoire from either Repertoire List.
OPEN CLASS Participants  can only perform repertoire from the OPEN CLASS Repertoire List regardless of age.
FIRST STAGE videos must be uploaded to YouTube in unlisted format, with no video or audio editing used.
SEMIFINAL STAGE performances (live and video) will be held at the Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music.
Repertoire choices for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE can be the same or different (but must be from the List).

FIRST AND SEMIFINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (ENSEMBLE CATEGORY)
All FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE performances must be one work, 15 minutes or less in duration (single movements of multi-movement works accepted).
For FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE, A CLASS Participants' ensembles can play any ensemble repertoire, but the work must have at least one (1) keyboard instrument involved.
For FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE, OPEN CLASS Participants can only perform repertoire from the OPEN CLASS Repertoire List regardless of age.
FIRST STAGE videos must be uploaded to YouTube in unlisted format, with no video or audio editing used.
SEMIFINAL STAGE performances (live and video) will be held at the Callaway Music Auditorium, UWA Conservatorium of Music.
Repertoire choices for FIRST and SEMIFINAL STAGE can be the same or different (but must be from the List).

FINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (SOLO CATEGORY)
Solo participants who advance to the FINAL STAGE must play two solo works, with a total duration of under 20 minutes.
A CLASS Participants must perform the A CLASS Compulsory Work and one other unaccompanied marimba solo of their choice.
OPEN CLASS Participants must perform the OPEN CLASS Compulsory Work and one other unaccompanied marimba solo of their choice.
Free choice works may be self-composed.
All FINAL STAGE performances cannot use the same repertoire as FIRST STAGE and/or SEMIFINAL STAGE
Performances do not have to be from the Repertoire List, but can be if desired.

FINAL STAGE PERFORMANCES (ENSEMBLE CATEGORY)
Ensemble participants who advance to the FINAL STAGE must play one ensemble work, with a total duration of under 20 minutes.
A CLASS Participants and OPEN CLASS Participants may perform any ensemble work of their choice, as long as it utilises the same members of the ensemble from FIRST STAGE and SEMIFINAL STAGE.
Free choice works may be self-composed.
All FINAL STAGE performances cannot use the same repertoire as STAGE 1 and/or STAGE 2.
Performances do not have to be from the Repertoire List, but can be if desired.

GOOD CONDUCT RULES FOR ALL PERFORMANCES
All Participants must uphold a general good standard of behaviour.
Engaging in inappropriate, disruptive, offensive or disorderly conduct towards Participants, Faculty, Staff or other individuals is prohibited.
Participants must use appropriate mallets on the instrument that are not exceedingly hard for the register (e.g. very hard mallets in the lowest octave).
Instruments or any other property of the Conservatorium, Marimbafest Australia or any other parties must not be willfully damaged in any way.
Disruptions to other Participants performances (e.g. making noises, taking photos with flash etc) is prohibited.
FINAL STAGE own choice performances (live and video performances) must not contain inappropriate or offensive content.
Any Participants found to be engaging in any bad conduct as above may be disqualified from the Competition and/or suspended from the Festival.
Participants, as well as any other parties, may spectate, take photos of and record other Competitors whilst they are performing.
COVIDSafe Rules must be adhered to at all times.

PRIZE INFORMATION
First Prizes, Second Prizes and Third Prizes can only be given to the finalists of each CLASS of the Competition.
All additional prizes (other than the 'Choice Award') can be given to any Competitors who have not already received First, Second or Third Prize.
The Faculty Panel's decisions are final and cannot be changed.
Participants, Staff and other personnel must not interfere with the judging process in any way.
In the event a FINAL STAGE Competitor (or Competitors) is/are unable to perform in FINAL STAGE, the Faculty Panel will choose the next best Participant(s) from SEMIFINAL STAGE to replace them. Once this happens, the original FINAL STAGE Participant(s) is/are removed from FINAL STAGE and cannot return.
If a finalist is physically able to perform but does not successfully complete the performance, they will automatically be awarded the lowest prize available.
There is to be no tied Prizes. Each prize will only be awarded to one solo Participant or ensemble.
In the event of a tied vote among the Faculty Panel, the Faculty will re-deliberate until a clear outcome is reached.

Recording and Photography
You may be recorded during your Competition performance for use in promotional materials.
Audience members are permitted to take photos and record Participants' performances.
Flash photography and use of any other lighting equipment is not permitted.
Recording devices must be silent while being used in order to not disturb Competitors.

Changes and Cancellation
These Rules are subject to change at any time by the Marimbafest Australia staff team in exceptional circumstances.
In the event of emergency circumstances such as serious medical emergency, natural and man-made disasters etc, the event may be rescheduled or cancelled.

If you are unsure about any of the above, please do not hesitate to ask us at marimbafestaustralia@gmail.com.