Adelong Show Bush Poetry Competition - Sun 10 March 2013
Posted: Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:57 pm
ADELONG SHOW MARCH 10TH 2013 Best of the Bush Poetry Competition
First Prize $200 Second Prize $50
Last year was the first Inaugural Adelong ‘Best of the Bush “poetry competition and this year is shaping up to be better than ever. With interest in local Bush poetry growing, we hope for a great turn out this year.
The Conditions
Each contestant will be allowed 8 minutes per reading and each person will be given the chance to perform 2 readings. The readings can be traditional, humorous and or original. The competitor’s best reading will be judged based on ABPA standard rules and guidelines.
In addition to the Best of the Bush poetry category, a separate competition for bush poetry based on or about Adelong will be held. This category will be judged separately to the main competition. All readings in this category will be judged on content and originality.
Please Note: The competition is an open competition. Places may be limited depending on entries. The competition is to commence at approximately 10am. All competitors must be ready for the start of the competition. The Show Society reserves the right to alter the program to suit any time restraints of the day. Entry for the competition does not void entry fee to the show.
There will be a draw for reading times on Show Day at 9:30am
Closing date for entries is March 6th, 2013, late entries will only be accepted if places are available please mail applications to; Adelong Show Society, PO Box 35, Adelong, NSW 2729 or alternatively contact Adelong P & A Show Society Inc. Email: adelongshow@hotmail.com
Name _____________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________
Phone number______________________________________________
Number of Readings planned for the day________________________
Are you entering the Adelong Themed Poetry Competition? Y or N
First Prize $200 Second Prize $50
Last year was the first Inaugural Adelong ‘Best of the Bush “poetry competition and this year is shaping up to be better than ever. With interest in local Bush poetry growing, we hope for a great turn out this year.
The Conditions
Each contestant will be allowed 8 minutes per reading and each person will be given the chance to perform 2 readings. The readings can be traditional, humorous and or original. The competitor’s best reading will be judged based on ABPA standard rules and guidelines.
In addition to the Best of the Bush poetry category, a separate competition for bush poetry based on or about Adelong will be held. This category will be judged separately to the main competition. All readings in this category will be judged on content and originality.
Please Note: The competition is an open competition. Places may be limited depending on entries. The competition is to commence at approximately 10am. All competitors must be ready for the start of the competition. The Show Society reserves the right to alter the program to suit any time restraints of the day. Entry for the competition does not void entry fee to the show.
There will be a draw for reading times on Show Day at 9:30am
Closing date for entries is March 6th, 2013, late entries will only be accepted if places are available please mail applications to; Adelong Show Society, PO Box 35, Adelong, NSW 2729 or alternatively contact Adelong P & A Show Society Inc. Email: adelongshow@hotmail.com
Name _____________________________________________________
Email______________________________________________________
Phone number______________________________________________
Number of Readings planned for the day________________________
Are you entering the Adelong Themed Poetry Competition? Y or N