FAQ's for 2024,   RockFest online

Key Dates for 2024?  

The Deadline for Solo Entries is 28th June 2024  

The Deadline for Primary Entries is 2nd August 2024

The Deadline for Junior Band Entries is 31st August 2024
The Deadline for Senior Band Entries is 18th September 2024 

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How does RockFest "online" work?  
It's really easy, and explained in further detail below:

  1. Register your band 
  2. Record a live video of your song.

  3. Send it to us, and we'll announce the winners!

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My school is in remote Australia, can I enter?  
Absolutely! RockFest is open to every school student in Australia, and we encourage every student & school formed band in Australia to enter - all prizes are delivered to you too!

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Can you enter more than 1 song?  
Yes, you can actually enter up to 3 songs if you like.

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(RockFest Entry) Needs to be live with the video files sent to us at info@rockfest.net.au or a dropbox account link if easier. You also have the option to enter 3 Live Songs on your Entry Form This Year. 

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Can you enter originals, or covers?  
They can be either, it's up to you - they just need to be recorded live (not prerecorded with a film clip). Here are some great examples from 2020: RockFest's YouTube channel.

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When are your videos due? 

The Deadline for Solo Entries is 28th June 2024  

The Deadline for Primary Entries is 2nd August 2024

The Deadline for Junior Band Entries is 31st August 2024
The Deadline for Senior Band Entries is 18th September 2024 

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Will you get feedback from the Judges?    

Yes, we will send out the Judges Marking Sheets & Notes for every band that enters RockFest - with many Judges being well known in the music industry!

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What are the competition categories? 
RockFest is divided in to 4 Groups:

- Primary School Bands
- Junior Category is  Year 7-8
- Senior Category is Years 9-12

- Solo Category is Open to all Years 

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Within these three age groups, over $25,000 of prizes are awarded to a diverse range of musical categories.

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