Guyana UK Teen Talent Competition

Rules of the Competition

1. The Guyana UK Teen Talent Competition (the Competition) is hosted by the Guyana UK Social Development Association and showcases the talents of young performers who sing, dance, recite poetry or play a musical instrument.

2. The Competition is open to teenagers from 13 to 18 years of age who were either born in Guyana or are of Guyanese heritage (at least one parent or grandparent should be Guyanese).

3. The Competition provides an opportunity for young people to pursue their dreams and to showcase their talent in front of a live audience.

4. Four or more contestants are required to create a separate category – Vocal (solo or duet); Dance; Poetry; Instrumental (solo or duet). The number of contestants will depend on the number of applications received by GUSDA

5. In the absence of a separate category, all contestants will be judged on the basis of their performance regardless of their category of choice.

6. Contestants will only be allowed one entry per category if separate categories are established.

7. GUSDA retains the right to cancel the Competition if less than four contestants are entered in the Competition.

8. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category or in the Competition is the absence of a category. The prizes will be awarded as follows:

1st Prize: £100

2nd Prize: £75

3rd Prize: £50

9. Each act should not be longer than 5 minutes and must conform to the basic standards of decency and be family friendly.

10. The lyrics, actions, and dress code of any act must not be offensive otherwise contestants will be disqualified.

11. Each contestant must be present for the Competition at least an hour before the Competition begins.

12. GUSDA will not be held responsible for any damage, theft or injury of any kind to persons or instruments or other equipment at the Event.

13. GUSDA retains the right to use the contestant’s name and/or photograph for any further publicity purposes.

14. GUSDA retains the right of any final decision on any matters pertaining to the Competition that is not covered by these rules.

Teen Talent Competition Application Form

First name

Last name

Birthday

Day

Month

Year

Gender

Phone

Place of birth

Address

If you are of Guyanese heritage: State full name of Parent/Grandparent

Place of birth of Parent/Grandparent

I hereby certify that the information provided above is true and accurate and that I will adhere to the rules of the competition.

Brief description of the act you would like to perform

Your signature

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Signature of Parent/Grandparent (if applicant is below 16years of age)

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Date

Day

Month

Year

Data protection

Please note that the information you provide would be managed in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). By providing us with your personal information above, you consent to GUSDA using this and any other information you provide for the purpose of hosting and promoting the event.