Rock and Pop

Closing date: 1 March 2018
Remember to join the Urdd before competing!

1. A Competition form which is available on the Urdd website urdd.cymru/eisteddfod must be completed by 1 March 2018. These competitions do not form part of the Local and Regional Eisteddfod. All the contestants, including the accompanists, must be within the competition age group.

2. When a company, group or party use pre-recorded music or play live any music which has been commercially published, it is the responsibility of that company, group or party to ensure copyright clearance.

3. Each competitor must provide copies in any format (e.g. CD, MP3 a link to the website etc) of their intended piece to Adran yr Eisteddfod, Gwersyll yr Urdd Glan-llyn, Llanuwchllyn, Bala, Gwynedd by 1 March 2018. The Adjudicators will choose up to five from each competition to perform at the Urdd National Eisteddfod.

4. Backing tapes are not permitted. The Urdd will provide amps and a full drum-kit for the performance in the National Eisteddfod. It is not permitted to use your own drums.

73. Group Year 6 and under
a) An original song (words and music) in a contemporary genrè which has not been published or performed
publicly. Any style. e.g. Pop, Roc, Jazz, Hip-hop, Dance, Acoustic or Blues
Or
b) An arrangement of a contemporary Welsh song. It is the responsibility of the group to ensure copyright.

74. Group Years 7 – 13
a) An original song (words and music) in a contemporary genrè which has not been published or performed
publicly. Any style. e.g. Pop, Roc, Jazz, Hip-hop, Dance, Acoustic or Blues
Or
b) An arrangement of a contemporary Welsh song. It is the responsibility of the group to ensure copyright.
Prize: A trophy donated by Powys School Services, Brecon Office
Adjudicator: Lewys Wyn Jones