borderline arts and cultural festival 2016

ENTRY FEES The entry fees for each section are as follows:

Drama:

Solo Competitions £2/€2.50

Duo Competitions £4/€5.00

Group Competitions £10/€12

Art:

All entries £2/€2.50

Creative Writing:


History:


Photography and Digital Film

All entries £2/£2.50

Fees must be paid when the entry is submitted. Late entries in the

Verse Speaking and Drama competitions will be accepted on the

morning of the competition but will charged at 1.5 times the rate

and details will not appear in the festival programme.

Discounts will apply for schools with multiple entries.

Please make cheques payable to Borderline Players

Entries to:

Borderline Players

Main Street

Pettigo

Co Donegal

Enquiries:

From NI—028 686 59011

From ROI 048 686 59011

Email:

[email protected]

CHILD PROTECTION STATEMENT

The festival committee believe that every child regardless of age has

at all times and in all situations a right to feel safe & protected, and

we will take the following steps to ensure same:

1. We accept that it is our responsibility as a group to check that

all adults with substantial access to children have been appro-

priately vetted.

2. We will hold a register of every child involved with the group

and have a contact name and number in the case of emer-

gencies

3. Treat everyone with respect and respect a child’s right to per-

sonal privacy.

4. Remember that some issues are confidential.

5. Tack action to stop any inappropriate verbal or physical be-

haviour

6. Ensure a group policy is in place for the collection of children

after rehearsals and competitions have finished (all children

must be picked up by a parent or pre-approved adult. Chil-

dren permitted to walk home must bring in written authorisa-

tion from a parent or guardian.)

7. Encourage children to respect and care for others.

8. Upon receipt of any information from a child or suspicions, we

will record what has been seen or heard accurately at the

time the event occurs

9. We will where possible ensure that activities take place in a

group format.

FESTIVAL RULES

1. All ages are as of 1st January 2016

2. Entries for Verse Speaking and Drama must be submitted not

later than Friday 12th February to be included in festival pro-

gramme. Late entries will be accepted until the morning of

the competition, but will not be listed in the programme.

3. Entries for the Art, History, Creative Writing and Photography &

Digital Film competitions should be submitted not later than

Friday 26th February for adjudication.

4. Competitors for the Verse Speaking and Drama Competitions

are asked to arrive at the venue no later than 15 minutes be-

fore the scheduled start of their competition on the day of the

festival

5. The decision of the adjudicator is final in each instance and

no discussion will be entered into.

6. All entries must be accompanied by the appropriate fee and

submitted to:

Borderline Players c/o Donal Monaghan

Main Street

Pettigo

Co. Donegal

PHOTOGRAPHY & DIGITAL FILM

Entries in the Physical Category should be submitted mounted with

the competitors name, address and telephone number on the re-

verse. The photograph should be titled.

Entries in the Digital Category (Film) should be submitted on a USB Pen

Drive, CD-R or via email (please note USB Pen Drives or CD submis-

sions will not be returned unless collected by the entrant.

The subject for the photography and films is open to competitors own

choice.

Physical Category

PH 1 12 Years & Under

PH 2 16 Years & Under

PH 3 Adult

Digital Category (Film)

DP 1 12 Years & Under

DP 2 16 Years & Under

DP 3 Adult

All entries should be submitted not

later than Friday 26th February for

adjudication. Prize-winners will be

announced during the festival.

Entries must be submitted with the

appropriate fee

WELCOME TO FEIS 2016

Dear Patrons

We are very excited about our 12th Annual Cultural

Festival. Every year we find our festival growing. Last

year was the first in the fabulous new Termon Complex

and this year should be even bigger and better.

We have added a short film category for all ages and

an adult poetry and drama section- so come on all

you parents and teachers, show the kids what you can

do!

We are sorry to hear that the wonderful Feis

Fermanagh will not be taking place in 2016. We hope

to see it back stronger than ever, in 2017! Hopefully we

can, in some small way, fill a gap for the talented

young people in the area.

So with respected adjudicators, medals and trophies

second to none and a fantastic venue, we hope that

you will give us your support in 2016!

Siobhan O'Brien

Chairperson-Borderline Players

ART

Competitors have freedom of choice as the materials used or

the form of entry. All entries should be received on or before

Friday 26th February 2016 for adjudication

Primary

4—5 Years P1 The Sweet-Shop or My Family

5—6 Years P2 Cars of In the Garden

6—7 Years P3 Pets or A Day at School

7—8 Years P4 Fairies or At the Zoo

8—9 Years P5 Superheroes or The Seaside

9—10 Years P6 On Safari or My Team

10—12 Years P7 Winter Wonderland or Easter Bonnets

Secondary

12—15 Years Senior 1 Bullying or Hobbies

Over 16 Years Senior 2 Self Portrait or Social Media

NB: All entries should be accompanied by the appropriate

entry fee—see fees section

DRAMA

Movement to Music:

MM 1 Open Age

Competitors will perform a piece of no longer than 5 minutes based

on dance/mime. Marks will be awarded for interpretation of music,

choreography, and dramatic effect.

Acted Scene

AS 1 12 Years & Under

AS 2 12—15 Years

AS 3 16 Years & Over

Groups of 3 or more to present a scene or play no longer than 10

minutes. Competitors may wish to provide costume, set and props

for their scene and will have 5 minutes to prepare and tidy stage.

New for 2016 - Adult Verse Speaking & Drama Competitions:

The following competitions are open to those aged 18 & over

Verse Speaking - PT7

Monologues/Solo Drama - SD7

Duo Drama - DD7

Acted Scene - AS3

DRAMA

Monologues/Solo Drama

SD 1 6 Years & Under





SD 6 Over 16 Years

Duo Drama

DD 1 6 Years & Under





DD 6 Over 16 Years

Sight Reading

SR 1 10 Years & Under



SR4 Over 16 years

Solo Mime

SM 1 10 Years & Under



SM4 Over 16 years

Prepared Prose

PP 1 12 Years & under

PP 2 12—15 years

PP3 Over 16 years

Group Improvisation

G1 Open Age

Teams of two or more competitors. Topics will be presented by the

adjudicator before the competition. Teams will produce a scene

of no longer than 5 minutes

CREATIVE WRITING

Creative Writing entries must be received on or before Friday

26th February 2016. Winning entries will be announced during

the festival and prizes will be presented.

Short Story

Competitors write a short story

on a theme of their own

choice with no more than

1000 words.

CW 1 8 Years & Under




CW 5 Adult

Own Poetry

Competitors should submit a

poem written by themselves

on a theme of their own

choice.

OP 1 8 Years & Under




OP 5 Adult

NB: Entrants are asked to ensure that their full contact details

are included on each entry i.e. name, address, contact tele-

phone number and school name (if applicable).

The history section will illustrate competitors awareness and under-

standing of historical events that have shaped the national and inter-

national landscapes. Please note that depending on entries, com-

petitors may be adjudicated in separate age categories.

Candidates are free to choose the format of their entries which may

include essays, reports, illustrations, presentations or models.

HISTORY

Primary Schools (12 Years &

Under)

Ancient Rome or

Ireland 1916

Secondary Schools (12 Years

& Over)

Leaders of the 20th Century or

Ireland 1916

NB: Entrants are asked to ensure that their full contact details are

included on each entry i.e. name, address, contact telephone num-

ber and school name (if applicable).

Entries should be submitted not later than Friday 26th February and

prize-winners will be announced during the festival

VERSE SPEAKING

Competitors free to choose their own poem or may select one

of the prescribed poems for their age category (see attached

selection)

PT 1 6 Years & Under





PT 6 Over 16 years

PT 7 Over 18 years

PT 7 Poets Recital: Open Age

Competitors will choose 5 poems from the works of any 1 poet. They

will memorise 1 poem, and the adjudicator will then select one of the

remaining 4 for the competitor to read. Recitals should include a

short essay on the poet and the competitors reasons for choosing

him/her. Recitals should be handed to the festival attendant on arri-

val.

PT 8 Themed Recital: Open Age

Competitors will perform 2 pieces on a theme of their choice. These

can be poetry, prose, drama, mime or movement to music. Recitals

should be handed to the festival attendant on arrival

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