QUEST DETAILS

The Winner Receives
• Professional recording time of one single for radio airplay
• Star Quest Trophy
• Appearances at Festivals / Concerts

GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. ENTRANTS MUST BE OVER 16 YEARS
2. GENUINE BUSH BALLADEERS ONLY
3. MUST NOT HAVE COMMERCIALLY RECORDED/RELEASED
MORE THAN 500 COPIES of a CASSETTE or CD.
4. DUOS AND BANDS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BALLADEERS QUEST
5. ONE CATEGORY FOR FEMALE AND MALE BALLADEERS
6. NO BACKING TAPES PERMITTED AT THE QUEST
/BAND SUPPLIED
7. NO VIDEO/FILMING OF OVERALL OR INDIVIDUAL QUEST PERFORMANCES ALLOWED.
8. THERE WILL BE OFFICIAL VIDEO FOOTAGE TAKEN OF
THE QUEST, AND THE ENTRANTS SEGMENT WILL BE
AVAILABLE TO THEM, AT A LATER DATE, IF THEY WISH.
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THE ENTRANT
1. Must submit quality recent photo and bio.

2. Must submit 1 demo tape with 4 Bush Ballads (originals or covers) performed by the entrant on each.

3. Enclose Application fee of $15, (cheque or money order, payable to the Australian Bush Balladeers
Association Inc)

4. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 30th September 2010.

5. FINALISTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL BY THE 15th November 2010.

QUEST PERFORMANCE DETAILS
1. The Finalists will be advised of Seating Arrangements at the Quest, and Appearance time etc.

2. The Finalists must supply chord charts to the MD of the backing band of the 4 songs on tape; Chord charts may consist of 'chords above lyrics', or standard charts.

3. IMPORTANT NOTE;
CASSETTE AND CHORD CHARTS MUST BE IN THE SAME "KEYS" THE ENTRANT WILL SING IN AT
THE QUEST.

4. Backing Band (three piece, drums, rhythm/lead, bass) will be provided at the Quest, entrants may use their own guitar.

5. JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL AND NO CORRESPONDENCE WILL ENTERED INTO.

STAR QUEST ENTRANT DETAILS

By entering this quest you are bound (if the winner) to the following agreement.......

1. If the Star Quest 2011 winner, I agree to abide by all rules, conditions, guidelines and festival
appearances as determined by The Australian Bush Balladeers Star Quest, at the Tamworth Festival,
and throughout the ensuing 12 months.

2. If the Star Quest winner, I will be under contract to the Australian Bush Balladeers Association during the Tamworth Festival 2011 to appear at prominent commitments eg, radio interviews, Bush ballad Concerts etc, organised by the A.B.B.A. on behalf of the Star Quest winner.

3. I agree to the Australian Bush Balladeers Association using video footage of my performance, for promotional purposes, etc. All rights registered with AMCOS.

4. If the winner I agree to record the Winners Single in a prominent and professional studio, of industry excepted standard, chosen and approved by The Australian Bush Balladeers Association Committee.
5. The Bush Ballad style song recorded by the winner will be the choice of The Australian Bush Balladeers Association Committee.

6. If the winner, I agree not to release any prerecorded un-released tracks/albums or record other tracks/albums during the 12 months, without negotiation with and written permission from the Australian Bush Balladeers Association Committee.

 7. If the winner, the only expenses covered by the A.B.B.A., will be those approved, organised or negotiated with the A.B.B.A.. Any other unapproved expenses will be at my own cost.
8. If the winner, I can only perform Australian Bush Ballad material at all public appearances during the 12 months.

9. By signing the below Entry Form I am bound by the Conditions in the Star Quest Details and Entry Form if I become the winner.


...Go to the Bush Balladeer Star Quest - ENTRY FORM

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