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My Strings, My Style!
Winners will advance to Alhambra Junior International Guitar Competition in Spain in November 2020, and receive attractive prizes worth $11,000.Join the 4 categories of Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele, and Guitar Ensemble.
CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019 IN SINGAPORE
Update on 28 April 2020
Dear participants,
Due to the COVID-19 situation, 2020 Singapore Asia Guitar Competition will be cancelled.
We apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may cause, and we look forward to meeting you in our subsequent events.
Refunds will be processed after the current Singapore Circuit Breaker period, from 2 June onwards unless the period is extended.
For further assistance, please email us: sgasiaguitarcomp@gmail.com
Yours sincerely
Organising Committee
SAGC 2020
CLASSICAL GUITAR
CATEGORIES | AGE | REPERTOIRE | REGISTRATION FEE (SGD) |
Artist | No age limit | Free choice. Within 10 mins. | $250 |
Young Artist | 16 and below. Born in 2004 or after | Free choice. Within 5 mins. | $150 |
ABRSM Grade 1 | No age limit | 2 exam pieces | $60 |
ABRSM Grade 2 | 2 exam pieces | $60 | |
ABRSM Grade 3 | 1 exam piece | $60 | |
ABRSM Grade 4 | 1 exam piece | $60 | |
ABRSM Grade 5 | 1 exam piece | $60 |
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
CATEGORIES | AGE | REPERTOIRE | REGISTRATION FEE (SGD) |
Artist | No age limit | Free choice. Within 10 mins. | $250 |
Young Artist | 18 and below. Born in 2002 or after | Free choice. Within 5 mins. | $150 |
Junior | 12 and below. Born in 2008 or after | Free choice. Within 3 mins. | $100 |
Rockschool Debut | No age limit | 2 exam pieces | $60 |
Rockschool Grade 1 | 2 exam pieces | $60 | |
Rockschool Grade 2 | 2 exam pieces | $60 | |
Rockschool Grade 3 | 1 exam piece | $60 | |
Rockschool Grade 4 | 1 exam piece | $60 | |
Rockschool Grade 5 | 1 exam piece | $60 |
UKULELE
CATEGORIES | AGE | REPERTOIRE | REGISTRATION FEE (SGD) |
Open | No age limit | Free choice. Within 3 mins. | $80 |
Junior | 9 and below. Born in 2011 or after | Free choice. Within 3 mins. | $60 |
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
CATEGORIES | AGE | REPERTOIRE | REGISTRATION FEE (SGD) |
Guitar Ensemble (Minimum 3, Maximum 14 performers) |
No age limit | Free choice. Within 5 mins. | $40 per person |
Judging Criteria
- 40% Musicality
- 40% Technique
- 20% Stage Presentation
CLASSICAL GUITAR
CATEGORIES | AGE | 1ST PRIZE | 2ND & 3RD PRIZE |
Artist | No age limit | $2,000 + Trophy | Trophy |
Young Artist | 16 and below. Born in 2004 or after | Advance to Alhambra Junior International Guitar Competition in November 2020
1 Air Ticket to Spain, and 3 nights of accommodation + Trophy |
Trophy |
ABRSM Grade 1 | No age limit | $100 + Trophy | Trophy |
ABRSM Grade 2 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
ABRSM Grade 3 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
ABRSM Grade 4 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
ABRSM Grade 5 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy |
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
CATEGORIES | AGE | 1ST PRIZE | 2ND & 3RD PRIZE |
Artist | No age limit | $2,000 + Trophy | Trophy |
Young Artist | 18 and below. Born in 2002 or after | SAMICK Guitar worth $1,000 + Trophy | Trophy |
Junior | 12 and below. Born in 2008 or after | SAMICK Guitar worth $500 + Trophy | Trophy |
Rockschool Debut | No age limit | $100 + Trophy | Trophy |
Rockschool Grade 1 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
Rockschool Grade 2 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
Rockschool Grade 3 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
Rockschool Grade 4 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy | |
Rockschool Grade 5 | $100 + Trophy | Trophy |
UKULELE
CATEGORIES | AGE | 1ST PRIZE | 2ND & 3RD PRIZE |
Open | No age limit | Greg Bennett Ukulele worth $230 + Trophy | Trophy |
Junior | 9 and below. Born in 2011 or after | $100 + Trophy | Trophy |
GUITAR ENSEMBLE
CATEGORIES | AGE | 1ST PRIZE | 2ND & 3RD PRIZE |
Guitar Ensemble (Minimum 3, Maximum 14 performers) |
No age limit | $2,000 + Certificates | Certificates |
Participants will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.
DATES
- 17 Apr: Registration Deadline
- 3 Apr: Announcement of competition schedule
- 17 Apr: Deadline for backing track submission
- 1-3 May: Singapore Asia Guitar Competition
COMPETITION VENUES
Bechstein Music World
Singapore Conference Hall, #02-01
7 Shenton Way, Singapore 068810
SECURE MY COMPETITION TIME
TIME SLOT | CONVENIENCE FEE | REFUND OF FEE | |
Secure 0 | No preference. Any time on 1, 2 or 3 May. | $0 + Registration Fees | No refund of registration fee under any circumstance. |
Secure 1 | In the exact time slot selected. | $60 + Registration Fees | If the competition time is not allocated in any of the selected time slots,
Option 1: Refund of Convenience Fee, continue with the competition at the given time slot. Option 2: Full refund of the convenience fee and the registration fee |
Secure 2 | In 1 of the 2 time slots selected. | $40 + Registration Fees | |
Secure 3 | In 1 of the 3 time slots selected. | $30 + Registration Fees |
COMPETITION TIME SLOTS
1 May, Friday (Public Holiday)
10am-1pm | 1pm-4pm | 4pm-7pm |
2 May, Saturday
10am-1pm | 1pm-4pm | 4pm-7pm |
3 May, Sunday
10am-1pm | 1pm-4pm |
FAQ
If I register for 2 categories, and wish to perform both items in the same time slot, should I pay the convenience fee twice?
Yes. Each convenience fee only applies to one particular entry.
Please choose Secure 1 for both entries to secure the competition time of both items in your preferred time slot.
If Secure 2 is chosen for both entries, there is a possibility that both items will be in a different time slot.
ATTIRE
- Participants are required to be neatly and appropriately dressed for all sessions of the competition.
REGISTRATION
- Registration Form is available at www.rs-event.sg
- A completed entry form consists of the following:
- A completed Registration Form
- Registration fee is paid
- Participants will be informed by 3 April on their competition schedules.
- All participants must perform live. No video submission is accepted.
- Your registration form must be complete with the instruments and equipment that are needed for your performance. Any changes after the registration deadline may be declined by the organising committee. In situations where changes are accepted, there will be an administrative fee of $20.
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
- Registration fee is not refundable.
- Participants will be assessed on: Musicality 40%, Technique 40%, Stage Presentation 20%
- For Guitar Ensemble category, the corresponding email will be sent to the group leader.
- Guitar teachers and professional musicians are welcomed to join
- Classical Guitar Artist Category
- Acoustic Guitar Artist Category
- Ukulele Open Category but not other categories, e.g. Guitar Ensemble.
- All participants who perform with backing tracks should submit them by 17 April 2020. Only MP3 and WAV files will be accepted.
- All participants are responsible for all sound tracks copyright issue. The organising committee is not responsible for copyright disputes (if any). The participant shall be liable for any loss and damage caused to the organising committee in the event of any dispute.
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel any competition categories due to any unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation by the organiser, the registration fees will be fully refunded.
- On the day of the competition, participants are to adhere to the order of performance which will be decided by the organising committee. No adjustment to the competition schedule will be made should the participant fail to turn up at the stipulated timing due to personal reasons.
- Participants are required to report at the respective venue 20 minutes prior to their allocated time. The organiser reserves the right to disqualify participants who arrive later than the scheduled time.
- On the day of the competition, participants may be required to verify their identity and age with any photo ID that has their dates of birth (NRIC, passport, etc).
- The organiser will do audio or video recording and photography. Any participants who want to do audio or video photography must inform the organiser in advance. Video recording or photography shall not interrupt the competition. The organiser reserves the right to suspend the recording or photography during the competition. By joining the competition, participants agree for the materials to be used for future publicity.
- In case of any dispute, the decision of the organising committee is final.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION (FAQ)
Registration
- Can my son register 2 or more times in a category to perform different works and have more chances in the qualifying round?
Yes, we look forward to see your son’s various programmes. - Is this competition open to only Singaporeans?
The competition is open to all nationalities. - Is there any registration fee discount for multiple entries?
Please email us @ sgasiaguitarcomp@gmail.com if you have more than 10 entries registering for the competition. We will be glad to offer you a discount. - Can we sign up 15 performers in a Guitar Ensemble?
Every group has a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 14 performers. For 15 performers, please form 2 groups instead.
Performance
- Does the performance duration include the breaks between the works?
The performance duration is counted from the moment the performance begins, till the end of the performance, including the breaks between the works. It does not include the time taken to set up. - What happen if my performance goes over the time limit?
The performance may be penalised or disqualified. - How many times will I perform?
You will perform once. Enjoy it and make it your best.
Music Score
- Is there a need to submit the music score?
In general, there is no need to submit the music score. The organising committee will contact you if the need arises for your programme
Competition Venue & Schedule
- May I choose my preferred competition venue and schedule?
Due to a large number of participants, we are unable to customise the competition venue and schedule for every participant.
Video Submission
- May I submit a video of my performance, instead of performing live?
All participants must perform live.
Equipment / Instrument
- If I need an equipment or instrument, what should I do?
- If any equipment or instruments are needed, please email sgasiaguitarcomp@gmail.com to check if they are available for rental.
- For participants who bring your own equipment or instruments, please inform the organising committee in advance to ensure that the venue and the sound system are able to accommodate them.
- May I rehearse at the competition venue before the competition?
Based on its availability, we welcome you to rent the venue and rehearse before the competition. - Must I submit the instruments and equipment needed when I register?
- Yes, your registration form must be complete with the instruments and equipment that are needed for your performance.
- Any changes after the registration deadline may be declined by the organisation committee.
- In situations where changes are accepted, there will be an administrative fee of $20.