Scholarpalooza - Terms and Conditions
It is free to enter Scholarpalooza.
Eligibility
Scholarpalooza 2024 is a Rock Scholars event but is open to any band or artist calling Western Australia home, including solo and acoustic acts.
Bands entering must have an average age of 18 or under and solo acts must be aged 18 or under, as at 1st January, 2024.
Bands must have at least one member resident in Western Australia at the time of entry.
Places in Scholarpalooza 2024 are limited, bands or artists applying to participate will be shortlisted and invited to play in the heats based on the quality of their applications including band biography, pictures and any sound or video recordings submitted. Your application does not guarantee you will be invited to participate in the competition.
Competition format
The competition will consist of five heats, each featuring five bands and artists. All entrants will be required to play a 20min set.
The winner of each heat will be decided by our judges on the night and will automatically earn a place in the Final. One additional 'wildcard' entry from across the five heats may be awarded a place in the Final at the judges' discretion.
The heat-winners and wildcard entry will compete against each other in the Final. The winner of the Final will be announced on the night.
Judging criteria
All heats and the Final will be judged by a panel of independent judges selected from Perth's music community which may include one or more representatives of Rock Scholars.
Bands will be judged on a combination of musical ability, stagecraft, quality of songwriting, originality and WOW factor.
It is not essential to write your own songs and material to enter but original music will be judged more favourably.
The judges' opinion will be final and no appeals will be entered into.
PRIVACY and permission
Rock Scholars will ask you for information about you and your band when you enter Scholarpalooza 2024, which may include personal information. This personal information will not be shared with any third party without your express permission unless required by law. You may see a copy of this personal information at any time on request.
Rock Scholars would like to use your band name, pictures and music to promote the Scholarpalooza event. By entering Scholarpalooza you grant permission to Rock Scholars and its agents to use any material submitted as part of your entry application - including pictures, video and audio - in any advertising and marketing activities directly associated with Scholarpalooza.
Any intellectual property, publishing rights or other benefit associated with your music will belong 100% to you.
Heats and the Grand Final
All heats and the Final will be held at The Garage, 14 McDonald Street West, Osborne Park. These events are strictly smoke and alcohol-free and open to all ages. U18s are welcome with or without a parent or guardian.
Heats and the Final are ticketed events; each band or solo artist taking part will be allowed to admit one guest free of charge to assist with set up and pack away. All other guests, including family and friends, must purchase a ticket in advance or on the door on the day.
Prizes
First Prize for the overall winner includes:
A professional recording and mixing package at a Perth studio.
A professional photo shoot
Opportunity to perform at a WA Music Month event, hosted by WAM
Free entry x 3 to WAM Song of the Year
and more…
Any prizes won during the Scholarpalooza! competition are non-refundable, non-transferable, and may not be exchanged for cash unless by specific agreement of Rock Scholars or its sponsors.
