The Cygnet Festival is proud to host a Young Performers’ Blackboard Concert competition every year. At each festival our panel of two celebrity judges enjoys performances from a talented field of up and coming performers.
If you are a performer under 18 years old, register by turning up at the Competition venue between 1.30pm and 2.00pm. Just perform one song for the audience and panel of celebrity judges in Loongana Park between 2.00 and 4.00pm on Saturday 12 Jan.
Young Persons’ Blackboard Competition General Rules
1. You can register your intention to participate by emailing us info@cygnetfolkfestival.org or just turn up at Loongana Park between 1.30pm and 2.00pm before the competition starts and register there.
2. Late registrations will be accepted with the approval of the MC of the event if there is time available.
3. Contestants will be judged on the following: rhythm, tempo, technical skill, style, difficulty and “X factor”.
4. Contestants must be ready to perform and be present between 2.00pm and 4.00pm in Loongana Park stage on Saturday of the festival.
5. Contestants are responsible for the safekeeping of their own instrument, equipment and personal items.
