2024 Syllabus Notes

** ENTRIES OPEN 28th MARCH 2024 **

** ENTRIES CLOSE 6.00pm MONDAY 6th MAY 2024 **

See below for ‘How to Enter’

Syllabus Notes for Friday 2nd August 2024 – this gives full details & information for all Friday Disciplines

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Syllabus Notes for Saturday 3rd August 2024 this gives full details & information for all Saturday Disciplines

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HOW TO ENTER

1. Read the 2024 Entry Guidelines

2. Read the 2024 Entry Information leaflet

3. Read the 2024 Rules and Conditions of Entry

4. Download appropriate Documents required from the Entrant Resources menu. Keep a copy for reference.

NOTE – ONE FORM ONLY per school or entrant to be completed online

A reminder that entries may close early if capacity reached, so entries and payment or SPO MUST be received AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to avoid disappointment and at the latest by the CLOSING DATE 6th MAY 2024. Schools to send a copy of their School Purchase Order while awaiting funds. Entries are STRICTLY LIMITED to no more than FIVE per school or individual. There is a limit of only TWO entries per discipline per school on Friday

5. Read the detailed Syllabus Notes for those Disciplines selected to enter. Keep a copy for your own use.

Syllabus Notes for Friday 2nd August 2024 – ** pay particular attention to the general information for all disciplines on page 1

Syllabus Notes for Saturday 3rd August 2024 – ** pay particular attention to the general information for all disciplines on page 1 & 2

6. Make payment (or send SPO from schools) WHEN YOU ENTER & send a copy of EFT details to entry@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au. Please send a summary of entry with cheque or money order payment.

* For School entries, please provide the appropriate email address (eg finance manager) for a copy of the invoice to be sent. A School Purchase Order Number can be sent with summary to entry@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au, while awaiting finance arrangement.

ENTRIES ARE NOT FINAL UNTIL PAYMENT (or SPO from schools) IS RECEIVED. Entry Fees are non-refundable.

PAYMENT or SPO MUST be received by the CLOSING DATE 6th MAY 2024

* Links to Entry Forms are on the Forms and Documents page, under the Entrant Resources menu and will be available from 28th March 2024

PREFERRED PAYMENT METHOD

(1) DIRECT BANK TRANSFER: (Preferred method)
Account: Balaklava Eisteddfod Society
Bank: ANZ
Branch: BALAKLAVA SA
BSB: 015-525
Account No: 464206285
Reference: Entrant name

Details of transfer must be sent either via post (details below) or email to entry@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au.

* If paying at a bank, indicate BRANCH where payment deposited

ALTERNATE PAYMENT METHOD

(2) POST:
Please make cheque/money order payable to
BALAKLAVA EISTEDDFOD SOCIETY
(ABN: 68061147516 – Balaklava Community Arty Inc.)

Send with an entry summary to:
The Treasurer,
Balaklava Eisteddfod Society,
PO Box 253,
Balaklava SA 5461

* Cash payments by mail are unacceptable.

DISCIPLINES – Friday 2nd August 2024

(Friday Sections will take place during school hours)

ALL FRIDAY SECTIONS ENTRY FEE:

– PER SECTION ENTERED – $30.00

– PRINTED PROGRAMMES – $5.00 each

*NOTE – printed programmes will be available on the day of competition from all venues and from the Eisteddfod Office at the Balaklava Town Hall. Programmes will also be available for $5.00 beforehand locally from Balaklava Community Library, Balaklava Post Office and other locations to be advised.

* ALL DISCIPLINES – General notes and contacts

Please read 2024 Friday Syllabus Notes – page 1

DISCIPLINES – Saturday 3rd August 2024

ALL SATURDAY SECTIONS ENTRY FEES:

– $15.00 per SOLO section entered

– $10.00 per EACH member of an ensemble/group with 2-4 performers entered (EXCLUDES sd5-9)

– $30.00 per large GROUP DRAMA for 5-9 performers (sd5-9)

– PRINTED PROGRAMMES – $5.00 each

*NOTE – printed programmes will be available on the day of competition from all venues and from the Eisteddfod Office at the Balaklava Town Hall. Programmes will also be available for $5.00 beforehand locally from Balaklava Community Library, Balaklava Post Office and other locations to be advised.

* ALL DISCIPLINES – General notes and contacts

Please read 2024 Saturday Syllabus Notes – page 1 & 2

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NOTES

​Total entries are STRICTLY LIMITED to no more than FIVE per school or individual.

No more than TWO sections in a discipline on Friday 4th Aug may be entered per school.

An entrant may enter ONCE ONLY in each of the following SATURDAY ENSEMBLE & GROUP SECTIONS:

Contemporary Vocal Ensemble (2-4 voices)

Musical Theatre Ensemble (2-4 voices)

Vocal Ensemble (2-4 voices)

Group Drama (2-4 & 5-9 performers) (This may be negotiated if necessary)

Group Drama (2-4 & 5-9 performers) (This may be negotiated if necessary)

An entrant may enter TWICE in each of the following SATURDAY ENSEMBLE SECTIONS, PROVIDING there is a change of at least ONE member (or instrument):​

Instrumental Ensemble (2-4 instruments)

Piano Duet/Trio (4-6 hands)

​** TOTAL ENTRIES MUST NOT EXCEED 5 SECTIONS **

CONTACTS

The Eisteddfod is an ideal opportunity for groups as well as individuals to give a performance.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the Syllabus, please contact:

Entry enquiries & assistance – 0417 891 834

E: entry@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au

Bronwyn Cottle – President: 0428 631 243 (Friday Competitions)

E: gbcottle@bigpond.com

Trish Goodgame – Administration: 0417 891 834 (General enquiries & assistance)

E: info@balaklavaeisteddfod.org.au

Amy May – Sponsorship Coordinator: 0407 299 861 (Sponsorship enquiries)

E: besponsorship@gmail.com

Meriel Lane – Secretary: 0438 499 856

E: meriellane@icloud.com