Wastekeep BARDIC CHAMPIONSHIP BASIC RULES & FORMAT

PURPOSE OF THE COMPETITION - To choose a "performing arts" Champion for the Barony of Wastekeep.

The performing arts categories include:

• Vocal music
• Instrumental music
• Story telling
• Poetry
• Drama
• Dance
• Physical arts (jugglers, acrobats, jesters, magicians, etc)

CHAMPIONSHIP RULES

The entrant will be required to present two entries. Each entry must be from separate categories of performing arts. Each entry must be between 1 to 10 minutes in length. If the entrant wrote the original entry, they may use written notes for the presentation, other wise it must be by memory.

Entries will be performed and judged during the feast at Baron’s Ball.

JUDGING CRITERIA

All entries will be judged on the following criteria:

"Periodicity" requirement - All entries must either be documentably period OR have a period/traditional "feel", sound, or ambience.

Documentation – Points will be given for entries that provide written documentation for documentably period performance piece.

Presentation – All entries will be judged on how well the entry was presented. Were props used. Was explanation given on presentation.

Audience appeal - "judged" by the judges solely on audience appeal. A numerical score will be assigned to each entrant based on how well they scored in audience appeal.

Group entries:

Group entries will be permitted, however the entrant's contribution to the piece must be easily distinguishable from that of the other members of the group. If the entrant's contribution is not easily distinguishable (i.e.- to determine the abilities of one singer in a madrigal group), then the entrant must also perform at least a portion of their "part" as a solo. This can happen either before, after or during the group performance.