All competitors must be in full time education and the name of the school mentioned on the application form. We encourage competitors who are prepared by private teachers to enter, however, please ensure that the students’ place of full time education is mentioned on the form.
All competitors are expected to be supervised by a teacher or responsible adult throughout the event.
Please ensure that the class entered is the current ability of the performer.
Students may enter more than one category but must put down each as a separate entry. In the case of multiple entries, a separate fee is payable for each entry.
If there are less than 4 entries in any level, the organisers reserve the right to merge them with another class. This may result in a change of day for the competitors.
Competitors must bring their own accompanist, if required.
Performers should perform one piece which must be taken from the Trinity or ABRSM Syllabus. All accompaniment shall be acoustic with the exception of Trinity Drum kit and Percussion pieces (Not Rock and Pop) , where a backing track will be permitted.
For Piano, Voice and Instrumental categories, the following levels shall apply:
Level 1 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 2 or 3 ABRSM/Trinity Exams.
Level 2 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 4 or 5 ABRSM/Trinity.
Level 3 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 6 or 7 ABRSM/Trinity.
Advanced Level - any performer, regardless of age, who is working at or achieved Grade 8 Level or above.
For Rock and Pop Categories, the following levels shall apply:
Performers should perform one piece which must be taken from the Trinity or Rockschool Syllabus.
Backing tracks must be supplied as MP3 or MP4 on a USB stick, clearly labelled with
Name and Level. Backing tracks should be shared in advance of the competition.
Pre Level 1 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for initial or Grade 1 Trinity Rock and Pop or Rockschool
Level 1 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 2 or 3 Trinity Rock and Pop or Rockschool
Level 2 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 4 or 5 Trinity Rock and Pop or Rockschool
Level 3 - any performer, regardless of age, who is preparing for Grade 6 - 8 Trinity Rock and Pop or Rockschool