Rules and Regulations

• The NZMP Talent Showcase is an event that provides an opportunity for the young and old to show off their musical talents. The event is open to all individuals of any community or ethnic group who are above the age of 4 and live in the Auckland area.
• Participants are allowed only one entry in each category.
• Note: Age wise categories are dependent on the number of performers that register for the event.
• Each performance is expected to run for no more than 3 minutes. Acts running over 3 minutes will be disqualified! The act is timed from the first vocal utterance in a vocal category and the first musical note in a instrumental category.
• Accompaniment in the Vocal category-
  Instrumental accompaniment could be by a backing Band (depending on available funding/sponsors) or another person or by the participant themselves
  Accompaniment by voices that are live or recorded digitally (synthesized) will not be allowed

• Accompaniment in the Instrumental categories -

  Live or recorded accompaniment is allowed but the participant will be judged primarily on his or her performance.

  If the participant uses an electronic keyboard, no pre-programmed music is allowed; the contestant must create all sound live on stage.

• In the Vocal and/or Instrumental category, any combination or vocal and/or instrumental performance will be accepted, including bands with or without vocals. In this case the entry will only be adjudicated in the partcipant's chosen category(vocal or instrumental)
• All participants are required to decide on the Vocal / Instrumental piece, at least a month in advance and a last minute withdrawal will not entitle the participant for a refund of the entry fee paid.
• Participants must be present at all meetings, rehearsals and for the entire show period. If this is not possible contestants must inform the NZMP Talent Show committee during registration.
• Participants must present themselves to event coordinators an hour before the final program commences. The timings will be intimated.
• NZMP Talent Show (Committee) reserves the right to add, delete or change category groups (based on ages) depending on registrations received. Organizers reserve the right of final decision on any matters pertaining to the NZMP Talent not covered by the rules.
• The award/ Certificates schedule will be decided by the organisers.