SOME IMPORTANT CHANGES for this year's competition!!!
Due to a smaller number of entries this year I could not justify having a Semi Final AND a Finale show. I have decided instead to combine these into one show in which we see extracts from ALL of the entrants’ performances followed by (more or less) complete performances of the prize winners and announcement of Very Highly Commended and Highly Commended Awards. There will be no requirement to send in a second video as in previous years.
I plan to have this show ready to stream at the end of May or beginning of June.
Please note: NOTE-ABLE relies almost entirely on entry fees to cover the prize money that is offered. This year I will have to cover the shortfall myself (around $1000 on top of $400 paid for advertising). I am very happy to continue voluntarily offering my time and skills to run this competition but will not be able to sustain financial losses of this size in the future. Even a few donations of $100 or so would make a huge difference to the ongoing sustainability of NOTE-ABLE. Please consider helping if you are able (see How to Support page on this website)
TIMETABLE FOR 2024 COMPETITION
*FINAL ENTRY DATE: Sunday, April 21st
*NOTE-ABLE SHOW: Two parts. 1)Video compilation of all performances (extracts) 2) Performances from top placegetters and announcement of other awards (will include judges’ comments) – LATE MAY/EARLY JUNE (To be confirmed)
*Possible Gala performance in Nelson during August if sufficient interest
SOME ADDITIONAL, IMPORTANT INFORMATION
*SUBMITTED VIDEOS can include performances recorded especially for this competition or any performances recorded since mid 2023.
All recording devices, including phone, are acceptable.
*REPORTS: My aim has been to send reports to all entrants but this is a big job which requires much careful thought and a lot of time. I am happy to provide them but from 2024 they will need to be especially requested.
*DUO Category: This only attracted three entries in 2023 so I have decided not to include it this year. This has allowed me to increase the amount of prize money available in the SENIOR category.
