Talent Comps - Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are the National Talent Competitions?
A. As part of National Youth Week 2008 five National Talent Competitions – RockIT, WriteIT, ShootIT, DesignIT and SnapIT – will be held as a way of unearthing some of Australia’s youngest and most dynamic musicians, writers, film-makers, designers and photographers.
Q. When do entries close?
A. Entries close at 5pm AEST, 14 April 2008.
Q. Will late entries be accepted?
A. Unfortunately we are unable to accept late entries.
Q. Can anyone enter? How old do you have to be?
A. Anyone from 12 to 25 years of age can enter. There are Junior and Senior age categories for each competition: 12 to 17 years of age and 18 to 25 years of age.
You must to be over 12 years and under 18 years of age on 14 April 2008 if entering the Junior (12-17) age category. If you’re under 18, you will need your parent or guardian’s permission to enter, and they will need to sign your entry form.
You must be between 18 and 25 years of age (over 18 years and under 26 years of age on 14 April 2008) if entering the Senior age category.
Q. Are there any other restrictions on who can enter?
A. You must be an Australian resident, and you must not be already be signed with a recording label (RockIT); you must not be already signed with a publisher (WriteIT); you must not be already signed with a video production label ShootIT); you must not be already signed with a graphic design agency (DesignIT); you must not be already signed with a photographic agency (SnapIT); and you must not be working professionally in the field in which you submit an entry.
Q. Can groups enter the talent competitions, and what happens if members of groups fall into both age categories?
A. Yes, groups can enter the Talent Competitions. Groups can consist of no more than 5 members. If members of the group fall into both the 12 – 17 and 18 – 25 year age categories, the entry will be judged as part of the 18 – 25 age category.
Q. How do I submit my entry?
A. You can enter by post or by email.
By post to:
National Youth Week 2008
PO Box 247
Woden ACT 2606
By email to: youthweek@fahcsia.gov.au
Q. How do I sign my entry form if I am emailing it through?
You can type your name (along with all your other details) in to the relevant field on the form – this will be taken as your electronic signature. If your parent/guardian is signing your entry form, they will also need to indicate this relationship to you next to their electronic signature.
Alternatively, you can print the form, sign it (or have your parent/guardian sign) and scan it in.
Q. Can I enter more than once?
A. Yes. Up to three entries per individual/group can be submitted in any competition category. A separate entry form must accompany each entry.
Q. When does judging take place?
A. During April 2008, our judges will review the entries and select a winner in each age and competition category to receive an Industry Award.
They will then select another four entries in each age and competition category to be in the running for the People’s Choice Award. You’ll be able to check out these four entries and vote for your favourite online during May 2008 to decide who the winners will be. Once the People’s Choice Award winner has been selected, the three remaining finalists will each receive an award.
Q. Where and when can I find out who the winners are?
A. The competition winners will be announced on this website in June 2008.
Q. I want to submit a group entry, but I’ve noticed that the prizes can only be claimed by one person?
A. If you are the overall winner with a group entry, you will need to agree on which member of the group will accept or claim the prize.
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