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Rules and Regulations
Judging Criteria
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Rules and Regulations
- There will be 2 rounds of competitions. The first round of competition is Audition Round. The second round is the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles.
- The time limit of performances is 60 seconds for both rounds.
- This competition is open for Amateurs and Professional performers.
- All travel and accommodation cost, entry fees and expenses for both rounds will be for the contestant’s own account.
- The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- Your entry form must be accompanied by proof of payment – this can be mailed or e-mailed.
- All entry forms must be posted to our postal address with your proof of
payment.
- Accolades International Marketing does not take responsibility for any entries which does not reach us in time.
- All music must be on seperste CD’s at 60 seconds each. Vocals must have back tracks preferably without backing vocals, limited backing vocals isalowed.
- An official contestant must be a citizen/resident in good standing of Australia, may be an amateur or professional, must have been qualified and invited, and must comply with the rules and regulations established by the WCOPA. An “Official Contestant’s Handbook” will be handed to each qualifying contestant describing details of an codes for the global competition.
Glossary of terms
- Category
- The part of the competition which you enter, this is determined by the type of your performance. For example; acting, singing, modelling, dancing, instrumental and variety acts.
- Style
- This is a sub-category as such. It’s a more accurate description of your performance. For example; Ballroom, Gospel, Classical, Contemporary etc.
- Age Category
- If you are 5 years old, you will enter 5 – 7 age category. Groups must count all their ages together and divide it by the amount of people in the group to get the overall age category.
- Solo
- 1 contestant only
- Duet
- 2 contestants only
- Trio
- 3 contestants only
- Small Group
- 4-9 contestants
- Large Group
- 10-19 contestants
- Production Line/Choir
- 20+ contestants
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