PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING. BY REGISTERING, YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

 

All persons registering for any of the above Tickets are subject to the Ticket Terms and Conditions. 

Anyone participating in the Competition is also subject to the Competition General Rules.

 

1. Definitions

'Ticket' = In-Person Solo Participant (ISP), In-Person Ensemble Participant (IEP), Online Solo Participant (OSP), Online Ensemble Participant (OEP),

In-Person Casual (IC), Online Casual (OC), In-Person One Class (I1C)
'Holder' / 'Participant' = Anyone who holds a Ticket
'FULL Participant' = Anyone who holds ISP, IEP, OSP or OEP
'CASUAL Participant' = Anyone who holds IC, OC or I1C
'Festival' = Marimbafest 2023 week from Sunday 2nd July 2023 to Friday 8th July 2023
'Competition' = Marimbafest 2023 Solo & Ensemble Competition
'The Marimbafest Team' = the organisation that is in charge of the direction of Marimbafest 2023

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2. Changes To Rules In The Event Of COVID-19 Related Events

Any Ticket listed as 'non-refundable' below will be fully refunded in the event of a highly unlikely cancellation due to mandated COVID-19 restrictions or other COVID-19 related reasons.

All participants will switch to full online participation (In-Person tickets switch to Online) in the event of a major COVID-19 or other similar event that prevents in-person participation from happening safely.

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3. General Ticket Rules

All tickets, once issued, are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
It is the Holder's responsibility to attend the Festival. Failure to do so will not result in a refund being issued.
Tickets cannot be exchanged for cash or for another kind of Ticket.
Participants can hold up to two FULL Participant Tickets (e.g. IEP and ISP) simultaneously.
Participants cannot hold both FULL and CASUAL Participant Tickets simultaneously.
Tickets do not include accommodation or food expenses, but lunches are provided for FULL Participants.
Accommodation and food must be booked and organised separately by the Participant.
Early Bird pricing expires on 1 March 2023, at which point all Ticket pricing will increase by 25%.
Registrations will close on 1 May 2023. No late registrations will be accepted.

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4. In-Person and Online Rules

In-Person participation options are available to everyone.

Online participation options are only available for non-WA residents, including residents of other Australian States and Territories, and overseas countries.

In-Person Participants cannot also purchase Online tickets for either category.

Online Participants cannot also purchase In-Person tickets for either category.

In-Person Participants will participate at all events live in-person during Marimbafest Week at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

Online Participants will participate through video submissions and Zoom for masterclasses during Marimbafest Week.

Online Participants are responsible for any potential time zone changes between their State/Territory/Country and Western Australia.

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5. In-Person Solo Participant (ISP) Rules

ISP Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
ISP Tickets are for one person only.
ISP Tickets allow its Holder to become a Participant.
You can only hold one (1) ISP Ticket. You may hold an IEP Ticket as well, but only one (1) of each. The ISP Holder may participate and compete in the Solo Competition in-person at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
The ISP Holder may participate in-person at all activities during Marimbafest Week, including masterclasses, concerts and more.
The ISP Holder will be able to access all in-person amenities, including complimentary lunches on certain days.
The ISP Holder will receive their prizes (if won) and gifts in-person.
The ISP Holder cannot also hold a CASUAL Ticket.

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6. Online Solo Participant (OSP) Rules

OSP Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
OSP Tickets are for one person only.
OSP Tickets allow its Holder to become a Participant.
You can only hold one (1) OSP. You may hold an OEP as well, but only one (1) of each. The OSP Holder may participate and compete in the Solo Competition online through video submission.
The OSP Holder may participate online at all activities during Marimbafest Week, including masterclasses, concerts and more.
The OSP Holder will receive their prizes (if won) and gifts by post.
The OSP Holder cannot also hold a CASUAL Ticket.​

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7. In-Person Ensemble Participant (IEP) Rules

IEP Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
IEP Tickets are for one person who is a member of an ensemble (2-10 people).
Every member of each in-person ensemble must purchase one (1) IEP Ticket each.
IEP Tickets allow its Holder to become a Participant.
You can only hold one (1) IEP Ticket. You may hold an ISP Ticket as well, but only one (1) of each. The IEP Holder may participate and compete in the Ensemble Competition as part of an ensemble in-person at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.
The IEP Holder may actively participate in-person at all activities during Marimbafest Week, including masterclasses, concerts and more.
The IEP Holder will be able to access in-person amenities, including complimentary lunches on certain days.
The IEP Holder will receive their prizes (if won) and gifts in-person.
The IEP Holder cannot also hold a CASUAL Ticket.

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8. Online Ensemble Participant (OEP) Rules

OEP Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
OEP Tickets are for one person who is a member of an ensemble (2-10 people).
Every member of each online ensemble must purchase one (1) OEP Ticket each.
OEP Tickets allow its Holder to become a Participant.
You can only hold one (1) OEP Ticket. You may hold an OSP Ticket as well, but only one (1) of each. The OEP Holder may participate and compete in the Solo Competition online through video submission.
The OEP Holder may participate online at all activities during Marimbafest Week, including masterclasses, concerts and more.
The OEP Holder will receive their prizes (if won) and gifts by post.
The OEP Holder cannot also hold a CASUAL Ticket.

 

9. In-Person Casual Participant (IC) Rules

IC Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
IC Tickets are for one (1) person who would like to passively participate in masterclasses only.
IC Tickets allow its Holder to become a CASUAL Participant.
You can only hold one (1) IC Ticket. You cannot hold a FULL Ticket simultaneously. The IC Holder cannot participate in any Competition related activities.
The IC Holder may participate as an observer in-person at all masterclasses and concerts during Marimbafest week.
The IC Holder has access to some amenities (e.g. tea and coffee and snacks) during the week, but not dedicated lunches.
The IC Holder will not receive any gifts or prizes.

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10. Online Casual Participant (OC) Rules

OC Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable, and requires registration using the form.
OC Tickets are for one (1) person who would like to passively participate in masterclasses only.
OC Tickets allow its Holder to become a CASUAL Participant.
You can only hold one (1) OC Ticket. You cannot hold a FULL Ticket simultaneously. The OC Holder cannot participate in any Competition related activities.
The OC Holder may participate as an observer online at all masterclasses and concerts during Marimbafest week.
The OC Holder will not receive any gifts or prizes.

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11. Non-Participants Accompanying Participants Under The Age Of 18

Participants under 18 who are attending in-person (including FULL and CASUAL participants) will be permitted to have one (1) parent or guardian present with them throughout Marimbafest's participant-exclusive activities (e.g. masterclasses, amenities, warmup and soundcheck sessions).
For the Opening Reception, Participants under 18 may bring up to two (2) parents and/or guardians.
Participants who are under 18 but do not need parental supervision must ensure they sign a duty of care waiver upon registration.

 

12. Ticket Holder's Good Standing

Marimbafest Australia reserves the right to void or cancel any Participant's Ticket if they are deemed to be engaging in
disrespectful, disruptive, unlawful, abusive, threatening or any other offensive behaviour during or before the Festival.
Any individuals seen to be engaging in disrespectful, disruptive, unlawful, abusive, threatening or any other offensive behaviour towards any party
will be subject to immediate removal from the Festival.
Marimbafest Australia reserves the right to void or cancel any Participant's Ticket if COVID-19 COVIDSafe Rules (section 13) are found to be broken by any Participants.

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13. COVID-19 COVIDSafe Rules

ThAll In-Person Participants, Faculty and Staff must follow any relevant COVIDSafe Rules that are in place during the event.
All In-Person audience members must also abide by the above rules.

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14. Cancellation and No-Show

If a Ticket Holder does not show up to all events, they are not entitled to any refund or discount.
Cancellations will not result in a refund given unless caused by COVID-19 restrictions (as above).
The Festival may also be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disaster, man-made emergency etc. In this situation, refunds will be given.

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15. Other Conditions

Marimbafest Australia reserves the right to amend any of the above terms and conditions as required.

Marimbafest Australia takes no responsibility for any damages or adverse action caused by Participants whilst on campus.

Any Participant behaviour that causes damage or adverse effects will be the responsibility of the Participant.

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If you have any questions about the above Rules, please contact us at marimbafestaustralia@gmail.com.