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Bard of Bath Competition
SUPERSTITION 2008
This year the theme for the competition is SUPERSTITION.
Poems/Stories/Songs must all be original work and must be no longer
than 10 minutes.
Candidates will also be expected to present a Bardic Manifesto
outlining what they would do if they were awarded the title.
All entries must be in no later than December 4th and can be emailed
to thommiegillow@yahoo.com, with four paper copies of both the work
and manifesto sent to:
17 Windsor Castle
Upper Bristol Road
Bath
BA1 3DN
The final will be held on 13th December at the Mission Theatre,
Bath. Doors open at 7.30, entry £3/£4
Conditions of entry:
1. This competition is open to all residents of Bath and North
East Somerset aged 18 or over.
2. The winner will be the holder of the Bardic Chair of Caer
Badon (BCCB) for 2008-9, a title which will revoked after a year and
day. The ceremonial robe and Bardic Chair must be returned in good
condition at the end of this period also.
3. The entry may be an original poem, song, story or monologue
(or combination thereof, providing it is a single coherent piece, not
a `showcase') that can be performed in under 15 minutes on the night
of the competition (although it can be in a printed form, i.e.
booklet, also).
4. The entrant must be willing and able to perform on the night
of the contest:
Saturday 13th December, 2008. 7:30pm.
The Mission Theatre Bath.
Non-appearance will result in being disqualified. Guests may be
invited but will be expected to pay £4-£3 each.
5. A brief statement of intent about what you would do in your
year as bard must be included, to be read out on the night of the
contest, consisting of 200 words or less, typed in a standard black
font, double-spaced on white A4 paper. The judges will be looking at
vision, commitment, imaginative endeavours, community spirit,
environmental and humanitarian concerns, practicality and previous
experience. Include title of piece, name, address, telephone, email
and date of birth.
6. Four copies of the entry & statement must be sent to;
17 Windsor Castle, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BA1 3DN
Do not send the original – the entry will not be returned. The entry
must be typed, double-spaced, on a single-sided sheet of A4, in black
standard font (e.g. Goudy Old Style, 12 point). On the performance
piece include title only, not name, as this will be sent anonymously
to the judges.
7. The winner will retain copyright but hereby allow future
publication of their poem in any form, and their name/image used in
any publicity without further
consent.
8. The entry must be based upon the chosen theme. The judges
will be looking for originality of interpretation.
9. Any relationship or connection (e.g. friendship) with any of
the judges must be declared. Failure to do so may lead to
disqualification.
10. The judges withhold the right not to select a Chaired Bard if
they feel none of the candidates are of sufficient quality or ability
to fulfil the role.
11. The judges' decision is final. No correspondence will be
entered into.
12. By entering the competition you hereby agree to these
conditions. On winning the Chair you must agree to further conditions
stipulated in The Role and Responsibilities of the Chaired Bard,
viewable on our Yahoo Group, Gorsedd of Bath (basically, returning
chair & robe after a year; setting theme for following year;
promoting the Bardic Tradition).
13. The judging process will be transparent: the criteria for
assessment will be announced at the beginning of the Eisteddfod, the
judges will be introduced and the event will be conducted fairly and
openly.
14. The Chaired Bard must honour their statement of intent as
much as humanly possible (failing serious illness, accident,
bereavement, war or Act of God).
15. The Chaired Bard must continue to reside in Bath & North East
Somerset for the coming year with no foreseeable plans to move before
they have fulfilled their obligations.
16. The competition will be judged upon the following criteria:
i) relevance to chosen theme,
ii) poetry/storytelling/singing/songwriting skill,
iii) stage presence,
iv) audience awareness and response,
v) overall performance, or `awen' (energy/inspiration).
17. As this is a bardic competition, the entrant is encouraged to
perform from memory unassisted. However, if the piece is to be read
out, then some considerable effort must be made in the performance of
it (i.e. a rehearsed reading). The judges will be looking at the
clarity and emphasis of delivery as well as the quality of the
writing/message/closeness to theme.
18. The Chaired Bard will agree to attend any sister events (i.e.
Bardic Awards, showcase, meetings of the Gorsedd arranged with
sufficient notice (nominally one month), or to otherwise send
apologies.
19. The Gorsedd retain the right to change these rules as
necessary by committee meeting. |
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