Bluegrass From the Forest

contest rules

BAND CONTEST RULES 2012

Bluegrass from the Forest – Shelton, WA.

Entrants will receive a free Saturday day and evening pass per band member(camping not included).

There is a registration fee of $25.00 per band

· Please note: The timeframe for this contest is tight and a simple mic setup will be done for all bands –IE – a central mic and two or three side mics plus bass mic. Be in the Showcase Stage area at 4:30 Saturday. First band starts at 5:00 sharp Saturday afternoon.

· Bands may consist of 3-6 members. The music should be “Bluegrass,” “Old Time,” or similar.

· Time limit: 3 minutes or so per song. The judges mark you down if total time significantly exceeds 12 min. total.

· No electric instruments allowed, with exception of electric bass.

· Each band plays 3 songs one being an instrumental or a capella.

· Bands entering the contest may have no common members or be from the hired stage bands.

The winner will play one song at 6:50 before the evening show (auditorium stage).

Bands Score in These Categories

25% Material Selection (taste, difficulty, authenticity/originality...)
25% Instrumental Performance (includes ability of soloists and overall instrumental blend)
25% Vocal Performance (lead and harmony)
25% Stage Presence
prizes

1st place - $100.00 plus certificate and a spot in next year's show
2nd place - $75.00 plus certificate
3rd place - $50.00 plus certificate

To sign up for the bluegrass band contest please contact Greg Linder at 360 898 4581 or e-mail at runawaytrainbluegrassband@hotmail,com

BANJO CONTEST 2012

Entry fee is $10.00

Contest check-in is 12:30 Saturday at the Showcase stage - start time is 1:00 sharp. Contestants will play two songs (6 min. max) and top four will proceed to 2nd round where they will play one song. Winner will play one song on the main stage at 2:50 during the Saturday afternoon show.

RULES
Max. song length is 3 minutes
Tunes cannot be repeated
One back-up musician OK - no electric instruments or pickups
You are not allowed to enter if you play in a band performing at the festival
If there is a tie - the judges will break it.
1st place: $100.00 plus certificate
2nd place: $50.00 plus certificate
3rd place: $25.00 plus certificate
Contact: Kent Powell ks_powell@msn.com

the Band Scramble

This is a fun tradition at bluegrass festials and is open to anyone. Check the schedule for time and place (Saturday morning) - instructions will be at the site. Sign up open until 11:15 AM Saturday

Band Scramble organizer Sally B.

Info or questions at:

autoharpersjb@gmail.com