2024 DUNHUANG STAR

​Overseas Australia-New Zealand Competition Guidelines

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• Performing musical instruments​: Players and learners of Chinese traditional ethnic musical instruments such as Guzheng, Yangqin, Pipa, Erhu, Bamboo flute, Xiao, Liuqin, Guqin, and Konghou.

• Performing formats: Solo and ensemble (group performances).

 

Competition Schedule & Location: 

• Non-professional Group:

       Participants in the Australia–New Zealand regional division will register online and be evaluated through live,                         in-person  assessments.

       Offline Registration Period (AU-NZ Regional Division): From now until June 15, 2025.

       The Finals Round (Offline): To be held in Melbourne, Australia on July 5–6, 2025.
       Participants unable to attend in person may submit a pre-recorded video for evaluation.

       Qualified participants will be eligible for the Grand Showcase in China, with online registration and in-person                         evaluation.

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• Professional Group:
  Online registration followed by in-person evaluation. The Grand Showcase in China will also be conducted through online registration and live performance.
  Final schedule and venue are subject to the official announcement by the organizers.

 

Registration Fees 

• Solo Performance: AUD $110 per participant

• Ensemble Performance: AUD $66 per participant

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 Showcase Groupings & Repertoire Requirements

• Non- professional Group

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• Professional Group

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• Song Requirements: Participants must choose one song with a duration of no more than 5 minutes.

• Designated Instruments: "Dunhuang" brand  musical instruments are specified for use in this event. Guzhengs tuned to D and G will be provided; participants must supply their own instruments for other tunings.

• Song Changes: If participants wish to change their selected song, they must notify the organizing committee at least two weeks before the event.

• Judges' Authority: Judges may stop a performance or request a specific section to be played, and such interruptions will not affect the final score.

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• Performers must play from memory, but non-professional participants over 20 years old may use sheet music.

• Participants must register and confirm their song choice 30 minutes before their performance. Failure to check in on time will be considered a forfeiture of participation.

• Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and transportation costs.

• Photography, recording, and filming are not allowed on site without permission.

• Promotional Use: The organizing committee reserves the right to use participants' images, as well as photos, recordings, and videos taken during the event for promotional purposes. This includes but is not limited to video production, brochure printing, promotional materials, and media broadcasts.

• Safety Rules: Participants and their companions are advised to purchase personal and property safety insurance. In the event of personal injury or property damage during the performance, the host, organizers, participants, and their companions will each bear the legal responsibility according to law.

• Agreement: By signing the registration form, participants acknowledge that they have read, fully understood, and agreed to all contents of these guidelines and commit to adhere to them.