Celts Have Talents

Celts Have talent

To demonstrate that the pipes and drums are not just relegated to a defined set of rules you’ll see that they integrate well with other musical instruments and styles. VI Caledonia won the 2018 Category A and Qualicum Beach Pipe Band won the Category B

Winners

· There will not be any speakers or microphones provided for this contest. (Bands must bring their own)
· The contest begins immediately following Band Competitions (~2:30pm-3pm)
· Participants perform every ½ hour on the hour (the schedule will be posted 1 week before the event to ensure there is no conflict)
· Participants are given 15 minutes to move from the staging area to Stage B and be ready to perform at curtain call.
· All participants shall present in Concert formation on stage B.
· Master of Ceremonies announces the group, includes a short background and the music to be played.
· Performance are 3 to 8 minutes.
· At the end of the performance the Group stays on stage until a short review from the adjudicators is complete.
· Note that the adjudicators are local celebrities and that the winners are chosen by audience popularity
(with final decision rendered by the adjudicators)

Cash prizes will be paid to the top 4 competitors in each Class and will be announced at the Logger Sports Stage during the evening

Rules

Celts Have Talent A

Celts Have Talent B

Description

· One to 5 pipers allowed
· Pipes can be of any type ie. Small pipes
· Any other instrument is allowed including vocals.
· There are speakers & microphones and drum kit available for this contest and a sound manager
(Participants are requested to check their setup with the stage & sound manager in the morning)
· The First performers are asked to be at stage A or staging area upon the request of the steward.
The contest begins immediately following Band Competitions (~2:30pm-3pm)
· Participants perform every ½ hour on the 15’s (the schedule will be posted 1 week before the event to ensure there is no conflict)
· Participants are given 15 minutes to move from the staging area to Stage A and be ready to perform at curtain call.
· Master of Ceremonies announces the group, includes a short background and music to be played.
· Performance are 3 to 8 minutes.
· At the end of the performance, the Group will stay on stage until a short review from the adjudicators is complete.
· Note that the adjudicators will be local celebrities and that the winners are chosen by audience popularity.
(with the final decision rendered by the adjudicators)

One to Five Pipers + any instrument including vocals. Pipes can be of any type - ie. Small pipes.

6 entries maximum. Prizes: 1st -$600, 2nd -$500, 3rd -$400, 4th -$300.

Pipers and drummers are joining Celtic groups to complement them with a very special sound.

6 Pipers or More + any instrument. 6 entries maximum. Prizes: 1st -$600, 2nd -$500, 3rd -$400, 4th -$300.

The objective is to have bands perform their medleys on stage and integrate other instruments to showcase the variety of music that can be produced.