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Preparations for the 2008 Festival
updated 31st December 2007
With the completion of the new Eden Court Theatre we have been invited to use as much of the new space as possible and we look forward to this exciting new venture. Arrangements have been made for most of the festival to take place in various locations within the new complex.
There are only a few currently known exceptions, these being the Clarsach, Piping, Scottish Idiom and Scottish Country Dancing classes - which have to be at the weekend and can't be fitted in.
With so much changing this year, the festival will be a challenge to manage and unforeseen problems are bound to occur. We ask that the performers and audience bear with us!
Nevertheless, we are delighted to offer most of our entrants the chance to perform in the magnificent setting of Eden Court and offer our audience a more comfortable experience. We also expect that our volunteers will appreciate the greater comfort provided backstage in the theatre, let alone front of house!
The syllabus has been completely overhauled in preparation for a "leaner", more competitive festival. Some sections have new definitions and the regulations regarding individual classes have been modified. It is important to read the regulations for your class(es) (in the appropriate section of the syllabus) as otherwise you risk your entry being rejected or your performance not being marked! These new regulations apply mainly to the choirs and speech sections.
On a final note: A new trophy has been donated by the Friends of Highland Music. This is for class SC12 - Scottish Idiom - Ensembles and is to be called the Sheila & Roddie Urquhart Quaich. We are most grateful to them for this generous offer.  |
