Culture Corner

Entry

Team, All boys, All girls, Mixed , Panel of 6 (Minimum of 3)

Age

Under 15/Over 6

Notes

At National Festival Talent competitions participants can avail of their marks or placements on request after the festival

Additional Notes

This is a County Event. There are no Regional or Provincial Finals in this event. 1 to qualify from County to National in each age category.

  1. Depict any theme, topic, or story through a variety of talent mediums, including song, music, dance, and drama. The performance can be based on Irish folklore, folklore from throughout the world, a topical issue impacting today’s world, or a well-known story.
  2. The performance can be accompanied by live music performed on stage by the team members and also by pre-recorded music (no vocals included on track). Manager to oversee audio at performance.
  3. Duration of performance - 10 minutes.
  4. Time Penalty Points - One point will be deducted for each 30 seconds or part thereof over the time limit.
  5. NO PROPS ALLOWED. Instruments or dance equipment necessary in the portrayal of traditional dance are allowed. Any part of a costume does not constitute a prop. If something is deemed a prop, marks will be deducted.
  6. Chairs may be used on stage to seat the performers only.
  7. Costumes may be used to depict the character being played.
  8. All Talent events can be on an indoor or outdoor stage.
  9. Judging Criteria:
    • Use of Song - 10 Marks
    • Use of Instruments - 10 Marks
    • Use of Drama - 10 Marks
    • Use of Dance - 10 Marks
    • Interpretation of theme - 40 Marks
    • Overall Entertainment - 20 Marks
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