The MMDF is split into separate syllabi for Drama and Music. See our Child Protection Policy for more information on safeguarding.
Rules
Entries should be sent to:
MMDF
C/O 5 Brewers Way
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 3GL
Entries
Entries must be submitted on an entry form with full payment for classes and accompaniment. Entry forms can be obtained by contacting the Secretary.
Multiple drama entries e.g. for schools or teachers can be made using a multiple entry form available on request via MMDF@hotmail.co.uk.
Competitors are limited to one entry per class but are encouraged to enter multiple classes. All ages referred to are as on 18th March 2017 except for school groups which should relate to appropriate school years.
John Ogdon Scholarship – Sponsored by Mansfield District Council
Cash awards in Junior and Senior categories for instrumental and vocal performers. For entry details and an application form please email mmdf@hotmail.co.uk.
The competition will take place on Sunday 26th March
Festival Classes
Where scheduling allows we will try to keep to the following;
- Music solos and small groups Saturday & Sunday
- Music Choirs, orchestras & large groups (Palace Theatre) Monday
- Drama duologues and Verse speaking and reading
- Drama solos and small groups Saturday
- Acting classes Sunday morning
Festival Concert
The concert will take place in the Palace Theatre on Sunday 7th May 2016. Tickets will be available from the Palace Theatre Box Office from Wednesday 4th May at a cost of £5 per adult and £3 per child.
Invitations to perform at the Festival Concert are at the sole discretion of the Festival Coordinators.
Pieces and Poems
Each piece may only be performed once. Entering the same piece in more than one class is not permitted. Copies of set poems may be obtained by contacting mmdf@hotmail.co.uk.
“Own Choice” pieces must be stated on the entry form and can not be altered at a later date. For copyright purposes, the entry form must state the title or selected text, author and publisher.
For Music; Please do not send adjudicator copies of own choice pieces with entries, these should be provided to the steward before the class.
Fo Speech & Drama; Please provide copies of own choice pieces at least 2 weeks before the festival. Pieces must not include any bad language, racist or sexual references which might offend the audience.
Time Limits
Time limits vary dependant on the class. Please refer to the class listings for further information. Time limit infringements may be penalised.
In acting classes a maximum of two minutes is provided to set the stage. All props required must be supplied by entrants.
Music Stands: Instrumentalists and conductors should bring their own music stands.
Accompanist
Choirs and orchestras must provide their own accompanist and music stands.
For other music classes an accompanist can be provided on request. Accompaniment is charged at £2 per person per class. There is a maximum cost of £5 per person e.g. an individual entering 3 or more classes will pay only £5.
Accompaniment on tape or CD or other electronic music device e.g ipod, mp3 player, mobile phone etc is not permitted
Please include a copy of pieces requiring the official accompanist with entry form. Music should clearly state the competitor’s name and class code and be marked with any necessary performance directions. Please ensure all the edges/tops/bottoms of all the pages are present.
Copyright
It is illegal to photocopy music unless permission has been obtained from the copyright owner in writing, but the Music Publishers Association has issued a revised Code of Practice and consequently a concession is made for copying from volumes only; “when an own choice work is selected from a publication containing several different works, which is not published separately, one copy may be made for the use of an adjudicator at a competition or festival provided that the competitor or participant has already purchased their own copy. The copy should be destroyed after the event.”
To qualify for copyright indemnity, dramatic items should be announced with the title and author at the start of the performance.
Festival Spectators
At all venues spectators are invited to watch classes and support entrants. Patrons and sponsors have free entry to all sessions.
Entry to a session remains at £1.50 per person with under 12s free. Adult day ticket for entry to all sessions also remains unchanged at £2.50 per person per day.
Multimedia Recording
Photography/video recording/digital imaging of any kind during performances is not permitted. Those taking part in the final concert may be photographed by the local media or an accredited photographer prior to the concert. Please advise the Festival Officer present if you do not wish your child’s photograph to be taken.
Programmes
Programmes are published shortly before the Festival incorporating all classes and entrants for both the Music and Speech & Drama elements of the Festival. Programmes are available during the Festival at a cost of £2.00.
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