Performance Requirements:
- Applications must be submitted online by Midnight Sunday 6 April 2025.
- Song length approx. no longer than 4.20 (average song length).
- Songs with obscene language content in it will not be accepted.
- All backing tracks must be emailed to roseanna@rgmusic.com.au prior to event day.
- Backing tracks can be made available on USB, iPhone, iPad.
- Backing tracks can have backing vocals on it or can use their own accompaniment guitar, or keyboard.
- Entries into the Singing category that include live accompanying instrumental music is allowed, however only the singing will be judged.
- Solo acts or duets are accepted.
- Entries will be judged by the judging panel for their Vocal Ability, Stage presentation and crowd appreciation.
- The competition is open to all NSW residents.
- City of Ryde staff, the Mayor, Councillors and WREC Committee members are not able to enter the competition.
- Contestants that are under 16 years old must have parental or guardian consent to enter the singing competition.
- Limit of 1 entry per person.
- All entries will be considered with equal weighting.
- Selected entries may also be displayed through Council’s communication channels.
- No personal details will be uploaded; only the child’s first name and age will be displayed.
- All decisions made by the judging panel are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Participants must be at the event on the day in order to win a prize.
- In the event that a prize is lost after being awarded, City of Ryde or the WREC Committee are not responsible for providing a replacement or issuing another form of compensation for the lost prize.
- Participating in the competition is automatic acceptance of the Terms & Conditions.
- Once all prizes are awarded, no more will be given.