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  • SongFest! '25

    SongFest! '25

    Entry Form
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  • Notes for Green Island SongFest! '25

    The Novice category re-established last year remains (classes 7-9). To be eligible the competitor must not have previously won in any category in prior singing competitions.

    COVID  We reserve the right to apply Covid protocols as we have done in past years to keep all attendees as safe as we can. We will advise any requirements, if required, closer to the time.

    Fees this year

    A LATE ENTRY FEE OF $20 NOW APPLIES - entries closed on June 25th - late entries may be accepted if scheduling allows.

    If entry is for ONE SONG ONLY, total fee payable is $10.

    For Waiata, the Song fee is waived once again for 2025.

    We are also once again waiving the Compulsory Admission (Family Weekend Pass) fee for this year, however, you are welcome to make a donation with your entry if you wish.

    The entry form will calculate the above fees changes for you.

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  • Sorry, you must be UNDER 21 years as at the start date of the competition to be eligible to enter this competition.

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    If you wish to use backing tracks details will be sent 2 weeks prior to the festival outlining the naming format for files and where to upload them to, along with the final date for upload. Please look out for this email. Also please ensure you bring a USB stick with all your backing tracks on to each session you are involved in.

  • Solo Entries

  • Classical Vocal Solo - Own Selection

     Pianist accompaniment allowed Own accompaniment on any instrument allowedBacking track allowed containing piano backing onlySheet music MUST be provided  

  • Novice Own Selection

    Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Song in Character, with costumes and acting

    Piano or other instrument accompaniment allowed. Backing tracks allowed where they contain piano music only. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Musical Theatre Song, Pre-1970 

    Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Musical Theatre Song, 1970 to Current Day

    Piano or other instrument accompaniment allowed. Backing Tracks allowed. Microphone can be used. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Folk / Traditional Song

     Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

    Any song with no discernible composer 
    and with a distinctive national character of ANY country

  • Sacred Song

     Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

    (Classes 27 - 29 only - Not from Oratorio) 

  • Pop Song

     Piano or other instrument accompaniment allowed. Backing tracks allowed. Microphone can be used

    Any song that was popular in its time to be sung in its original style,
    e.g. The Beatles "Yesterday" or Ed Sheeran "Photograph"
    No songs allowed from Musical Theatre, please see Classes 17,18, 19 and 20.

  • Song by a NZ Composer 

     Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Duet Entries

    Note that each member of the Duo is required to pay the std. Solo Fee for their Duet entry
  • Vocal Duet

    Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Vocal Duet in Character

    Piano or other instrument accompaniment allowed including self accompaniment. Backing track allowed where it contains Piano music ONLY. Sheet music MUST be provided

    (BOTH competitors must enter the class relevant to the OLDEST member of the duo)

  • Scholarship Recitals

    2 contrasting songs to be sung in classical style
  • Class 50 - 14U16

     Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Class 51 - 16-18

     Piano accompaniment or own accompaniment can be used. Backing tracks can be used where they contain only piano music. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Class 51 is not available for competitors aged 18 who are entering the Cleveland Recital Class 54

  • Cleveland Recital

    The $10 Administration Fee does not apply to this class and will not be added to your total (unless you also enter any other applicable class)
  • Class 54 - 18U21

     Piano accompaniment allowed. Sheet music MUST be provided

  • Class 54 is not available for competitors aged 18 who are entering Class 51.

  • Contemporary Song

     Piano or other accompaniment allowed. Backing track allowed. Microphone can be used

     Any song from pop song genre, jazz/blues genre or any song written for commercial release since 1950 that is not musical theatre or classical. The singing performance must be authentic to the genre.

  • Contemporary Recital   (2 contrasting songs)

     Piano or other accompaniment allowed. Backing track allowed. Microphone can be used

    Exception: one song may be from musical theatre

  • Waiata

    Piano or other instrument backing allowed. Own accompaniment allowed. Backing track allowed with SINGLE instrument only. Lyrics sheet MUST be provided
    (Please hand in a lyrics sheet for your Waiata at the festival)

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    It looks like you have not entered any classes yet.

    Please review your entry before proceeding.

  • Administration

    A Compulsory Administration Fee will be added automatically to your total as appropriate (the fee is discounted for ONE SONG ONLY entires and waived for Cleveland Recital Entries.)
  • Programmes

    You will receive a PDF by email listing all the classes, competitors and songs in the order of the competition so that you can plan your weekend at the festival.

    Additionally, you may also choose to order a posted programme in A5 booklet form below. These will be available for collection at the music table on arrival at the festival.

  • Entry and Cost Summary

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  • Sponsorship

    Please consider becoming a sponsor to help with costs. The donation is tax deductible since we are a registered charity and a receipt will be issued. Please register your interest by selecting an option from each area below. We will contact you separately to make further arrangements.

  • Electronic Declaration

    You must be at least 16 years of age to sign and submit an entry.
  • Agreeing to the "rules and conditons" means that you have read and understood the competition rules and agree to abide by them, including the rules relating to music copyright.

    Completing the signature box electronically holds the same responsibities as a hand signature on a legal document.

     

  • Please submit each entry only once.

    You will receive an auto-reply email shortly after you submit your entry.

    Your entry will only be accepted when we see your fees in our bank account.

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