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The not-so-fineprint of the Summer of Sounds Youth Battle

Important Battle Dates

Selection Process

Rules and Regulations

• Bands who won recording packages last year may not enter this year.
• All bands must download and fill out the Summer of Sounds Youth Battle entry form.
• Entry forms must be received by 4.00pm on the 10th November 2010.
• There must be a majority of band members aged 25 years old or younger to be eligible to compete.
• Musicians must disclose their genre upon registration.
• PA supplied. Musicians must provide their own instruments.
• Performance dates and times will be allocated by the organiser. Musicians must be able to play on the dates specified in this entry form.
• The nominated contacts will be advised of each band’s drawn playing date and time.
• Bands must report to the organizers for briefing at the nominated time on the day of competition.
• Each band will be allocated 25 minutes playing time. 10 minutes will be allocated per band for setup and pack down.
• No backing tracks accept at the discretion of the organiser. (contact the organiser for more details)
• Musicians are not to communicate directly with event judges, and any problem with sound or lighting should be directed to the stage manager, not the sound or lighting technicians.
• No stage diving, pyrotechnics, or any behavior that may endanger the audience or event participants. Abuse of supplied sound equipment or Sunshine Coast Youth Partnership property will disqualify the competing offender(s), who will also be held financially responsible for any damage caused.
• No illegal substances will be allowed in the venue. No cigarettes on or back-stage. No alcohol permitted at any venue.
• Only musicians will be allowed on the stage and back-stage. Musicians will be responsible for their own equipment and event organisers will not accept liability for the damage or loss of instruments during the event. All musicians items/instruments and equipment cases should be labeled and identified with band name.
• If any musician takes equipment that does not belong to them away from the venue they are required to return it immediately to the organizer (or agreed alternative) regardless of time or day.
• One vote per person allocated upon entry.
• Decisions of the adjudicator are final, and no discussion will be entered into.

Failure to comply with competition rules may lead to disqualification from the event.

Event Photography

During the Drink Safe No Regrets, Summer of Sound Youth Battle, video footage and photographs of your band may be taken and used for promotional purposes.

• This may include internet, newspaper articles, news stories, posters and facebook.
• Photographs may be presented in a variety of formats including printed publications and electronically on the Sunshine Coast Youth Partnership or Book a Band Direct, or any other website specific to this event.
• Bands will not receive any royalties from this event or for the use of my photographs.

Event Queries and Issues

For enquiries please contact Book a Band Direct or the Sunshine Coast Youth Partnership.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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