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.
Rules
Celts Have Talent A
Description
One to 4 Pipers + any instrument including vocals.
Pipes can be of any type ie. Small pipes.
5 entries maximum.
Prizes:
1st - $500, 4th - $200,
2nd - $350 5th - $200
3rd - $250 6th - $200
Pipers and drummers are joining Celtic groups to complement them with a very special sound.
5 Pipers or More + any instrument.
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5 entries maximum.
Prizes:
1st - $500, 4th - $200,
2nd - $350 5th - $200
3rd - $250 6th - $200
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.
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There are speakers & microphones and drum kit available for this contest and a sound manager
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(Participants are requested to check their setup with the stage & sound manager in the morning)
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The First performers are asked to be at stage A or staging area upon the request of the steward.
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The contest begins immediately following Band Competitions
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~2:30pm-3pm
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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)
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Participants are given 15 minutes to move from the staging area to Stage A and be ready to perform at curtain call.
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Master of Ceremonies announces the group, includes a short background and music to be played.
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Performance are 3 to 8 minutes.
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At the end of the performance, the Group will stay on stage until a short review from the adjudicators is complete.
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Note that the adjudicators will be local celebrities and that the winners are chosen by audience popularity.
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(with the final decision rendered by the adjudicators)
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There will not be any speakers or microphones provided for this contest. (Bands must bring their own)
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The contest begins immediately following Closing Massed Band Ceremonies(~3pm)
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Participants perform every ½ hour on the hour (the schedule will be posted 1 week before the event to ensure there is no conflict)
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Participants are given 15 minutes to move from the staging area to Stage B and be ready to perform at curtain call.
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All participants shall present in Concert formation on stage B.
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Master of Ceremonies announces the group, includes a short background and the music to be played.
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Performance are 3 to 8 minutes.
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At the end of the performance the Group stays on stage until a short review from the adjudicators is complete.
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Note that the adjudicators are local celebrities and that the winners are chosen by audience popularity
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with final decision rendered by the adjudicators)
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Celts Have Talent B
Description
CELTS HAVE TALENT
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A special event to encourage pipers and drummers to integrate with other musical instruments and styles and showcase their talent.
Celts Have Talent A: 1 to 4 pipers + any instrument + vocals; mics available. 3 to 8 minutes performance. $1500 total purse (5 Entries Maximum)
Celts Have Talent B: 5 or more pipers + any instrument; no mics available. 3 to 8 minutes performance. $1500 total purse (5 Entries Maximum)
Celebrity adjudicators will select the winner based on popularity. Judging will be heavily influenced by the audience. For further details and registration information click
WAIVER STATEMENT
(To be agreed to by competitor, or parent/guardian if under age 18)
I desire to enter the events identified, and in consideration of your acceptance of this entry, I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, waive and relieve any and all claims I may have against the Campbell River Highland Gathering (CRHG) competitions for injuries which may be suffered by me while in attendance. I agree to release any photo images & video that may be taken during my participation in the CRHG competitions by a photographer authorized by the CRHG. I have read and understand the Competitor Code of Conduct on the BCPA website. I have read and understand the information in this information document.
PERFORMING RIGHTS STATEMENT
(To be agreed to by competitor or band representative)
The player or band referenced on this entry has permission to publicly perform all of the music he/she/it will perform at Campbell River Highland Gathering (CRHG) competitions and consents to the CRHG recording, storing, reproducing and broadcasting any performances publicly through whatever means it deems appropriate. The representative of the band completing this entry has consent from all individual performers in the band to act on their behalf in providing consent to the CRHG to record, store, reproduce and broadcast performances by those performers.
