Terms and Conditions

Eligibility

1. Entries are accepted from all youths 7-16 years old from all nationalities who are not professionals, recording artistes or past
    Grand Champion winners of this competition.

Entry

2. Each performance cannot be more than 2 minutes. Presentation more than 2 minutes will be disqualified.

3. Performers may enter as a soloist or group in all categories.

4. Each Contestant can enter more than one competition , and for each competition a maximum of two styles.

5. Complete and sign all entry forms with recent photographs.

6. List all entries on entry form with description of each, title of song, type of dance, etc.

7. Participants living outside of Singapore must submit an audition video ( competition piece)  in the format of DVD together
    with the entry forms by 30 April, 2010.   A video reference on youtube is required as well to be filled into the entry form.

    All Singaporeans and PR to submit entry form, by 23rd May, 2010.

    ALL entry forms and audition videos are to
    Fax : 68365018
    Email : spajc@ikpf.net

Judging Criteria

8. The organisers reserves the right to substitute judges as necessary. 

9. Performers will be judged according to standards of technical skills and entertainment value.  Performers are evaluated in relation to
    a standard of quality in each competition, category and age group. There will only be one gold, one silver and one bronze winner
    for each competition. Category and age group.

10. Where there is only one performer in a category, the award shall be made on merit, evaluated against the standards. Awards shall not
    be awarded merely because there is no competition.
    90-100 points : Gold
    80-89 points : Silver
    70-79 points : Bronze

    Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are given for the top three scorers of each category and class.
    eg there are up to 16 gold medals to be won for Dance category. 4(styles)x2x(age grp)x2 (solo/group) .

11. Evaluation Standards:
      Talent Technical difficulty – ability, experience
      Technical accuracy – performance skills
      Stage presence – Personal management, poise, composure, mannerisms
      Entertainment Projection – clarity of delivery, attention, attraction, interest holding
      Innovation – creative practices, originality, imagination
      Appearances – costumes or appropriate dress, tidiness
      Performance – The X factor : Judges’ personal preference

Auditions

12a.Venue; Popstars City™ - 11 Unity Street, #02-01, Robertson Walk 237995
       Time: 10am-6pm.
       Contestants based in Singapore will be required to audition in person at Popstars City™ in Singapore from 1st -4th June , 2010.
       Contestants who are non residents of Singapore will be required to send in an audition reel of their presentation in the format
       of a DVD video by the 30th April, 2010 and provide a youtube reference with the URL address.

12b. Each Performer is required to introduce themselves. Include such information as name, age, years of experience,
        type of performance, name of selection, the original artist or composer of music used. Contestants will be video recorded and
        Precious Entertainment will exercise all rights to the content. Audition reels sent by overseas contestants will not be returned and
        Precious Entertainment will exercise all rights to the content.
        Please check our website www.ikpf.net for updated list of competition venues

12c. If you are auditioning in multiple competition classes, inform the registration desk personnel if you need time for costume changes.

Heats, Quaterfinals, Semifinals and Finals

13a. Auditions are held 1-4 June at Popstars City for Singapore residents. HEATS will be held island wide at the following dates
        and venues and times: Please check the websitewww.ikpf.net for updates.

        Venue           TIME
        5 June            1pm, 5pm
        6 June            1pm, 5pm
        12 June          1pm, 5pm
        13 June          1pm, 5pm
        19 June          1pm, 5pm
        20 June          1pm, 5pm

13b. All international quarterfinalists are to register in person, Singapore on 21-22th June 2010 at Popstars City from 10am – 6pm.
        There will be a compulsory briefing for all quarterfinalists on 22nd June, 2010, Tuesday , 7pm at Popstars City™
        The Quarterfinals will be held at Genexis Theater, Fusionopolis on 23rd June 2010, Wednesday from 10am-6pm

13c. The Finals are held at the Outdoor Theater at the Esplanade, at 8.00pm
        Semifinals: 25 Dec, Friday
        Rehearsals for Finals : 26 June 2010, Saturday
        Finals and Championship : 26 June Saturday

13d. The top three scorers in each competition class and category will be in the finals. Finalists will be announced after each semifinals.
        The medallists and championship will be determined during the finals’ performances.

13e. Only Singaporeans and PR soloists are eligible to win “ Best of Singapore” Award.
        The winner of “ Best of Singapore” is also eligible for the Grand Championship.

13f. The Grand Champion will receive the prize money of US$5000 as well as the Grand Champion trophy 2010.
       “ The Best Of Singapore “will represent Singapore to participate in an international Competition in 2011 with sponsorship
       expenses up to US $3000. The “Triple Threat “ winner is highest scorer of three different competition class wins US$1000
       and one year scholarship with KIDS PERFORMING™ / POPSTARS CITY ™ if living in Singapore.
       The Moove Rhythm Award is presented to the best dance group with the prize money of US $2000.

13g. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals, Grand Champion Award and the “Best of Singapore” Award, and the Triple Threat Award
        will be awarded during at the prize giving ceremony at the end of the competition.
        The Grand Champion and trophy will be announced and awarded during the closing ceremony. Should the “Best of Singapore”
        breach any rules or default or due to extenuating circumstances be unable to attend the international competition,
        the 1st runner-up will represent Singapore in the international competition

Rules , Regulations and Guidelines:

14.  It is important that you notify the co-ordinator of a cancellation or need for rescheduling immediately for the auditions.

15.   Performers to supply own personal equipment eg guitar – costumes, CDs, music stand, instruments, props, etc.
        (Piano furnished, drums and amps provided). No adult accompaniment. Please indicate your technical requirements for sound
        and lights on the application form eg , microphone, mic stand etc

16.   Backing tracks or music for the performances are to be submitted at least two days before all competitions. Accompanying music
        are to be in CD format of good quality. The organisers will not be responsible for poor quality playbacks or technical malfunctions
        should the CD be of defect , scratched, in wrong format or of poor quality.
        Please indicate name, category and song title in each each CD submitted. Use one CD for each performance competition.
        Do Not record two different performance track into the same CD.

17.   All contestants must be committed to be present for all competition dates and rehearsals to  qualify to take part in the Singapore
        Performing Arts Junior Championship. The organisers will not entertain any request of change of dates or times.

18.   Quarterfinalists have to report to specific venues as allocated by the organizer 60  minutes before allotted time slot.
        Late comers will be disqualified. No sound checks will be provided at this rounds.

19.   All Contestants who made it to the quarterfinals are required to pay a non refundable entry fee of S$100 per competition class
        and per style. All cheques are to be made out to Precious Entertainment Pte Ltd.

20.   All semifinalists must be available for the competition between 25th and 26th June 2010 , and the finals on the 26th of June 2010
        at the required venue from 3pm to 10pm. Contestants not present will be disqualified .

21.   All performances, lyrics, costumes, and behavior must be decent and appropriate.

22.   Any performer displaying unacceptable conduct (e.g. profane language, abusive treatment, etc.) may, at the discretion of the
        Organiser or Judge be dismissed and possibly lose prizes and premium points.

23.   Performer must be in appropriate costume or apparel for the type of performance.

24.   A second back-up CD is advisable.

25.   All instrumentals must provide a copy of the musical score for the judges. Vocalists must provide a copy of the lyrics for the judge.
        Background music on CD cannot contain lead vocals, but can have chorus vocals.

26.   All music, Minius ones lyrics, scores must be submitted during the auditions and pre-approved before quarterfinals commence. 

27.   Precious Entertainment reserves the right to represent exclusively winners or any contestant deem fit for all engagements and
        performances worldwide for at least one year.

28.   Precious Entertainment reserves the right to use the names, sobriquet, autograph, likeness, photograph, portrait, caricature,
        voice silhouette and all other products of the event in connection with any commercial exploitation including any merchandising
        and/or publishing or music publishing endeavours without the express written consent of the contestant

29.   All international contestants shall obtain all necessary passports, visas, permits, or other similar documentation to take part in
        this competition and if as a result of any application for any of the foregoing being refused or any permit, passport, visa,
        licence permission or consent being withdrawn revoked or cancelled, the contestant shall be unable to participate and any fee paid
        to the organiser to be non-refundable with no further claims from the organisers.

30.   The Organiser  shall be entitled at its discretion by notice to the contestant to suspend or terminate participation by the contestant
        and/or any members of his entourage if the contestant refuses or fails to perform or observe or is otherwise in breach of any
        of the obligations undertakings or warranties on the part of the contestant contained in this terms and conditions.

31.   Without prejudice to the other rights of the Company, quarterfinalist application will be automatically cancelled and deemed
        void if the payment for the competition fee is not received seven (7) days after the auditions.

32.   Should the Competition  be cancelled before the date of the Event for any reason whatsoever which causes the organisers
        and contestants further execution of this competition to be impossible, the organisers shall not be responsible or liable to
        the contestant for any costs, expenses, losses or damages suffered or incurred by the contestants as a result of any event beyond
        the reasonable control of The Company.

33.   This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore in every particular including formation and
        interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in Singapore.  Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this
        Agreement may be brought in any courts of competent jurisdiction in Singapore. The submission by the parties to such jurisdiction
        shall not limit the right of the Orgasniers to commence any proceedings arising out of this Agreement in any other jurisdiction it may
        consider appropriate.

34.   All Contestants who made it to the quarterfinals are required to pay a non refundable entry fee of S$100 per contestant
        per competition class. All cheques or money orders are to be made out to Precious Entertainment Pte Ltd.
        Eg Vocalist takes part in 4 styles as soloist and in group: $100 x 2 =$200.

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