How to enter

How to enter 2020

Urban schools in Darwin and Palmerston

1. Read the following documents carefully: Terms and Conditions, Frequently Asked Questions
2. Submit an expression of interest form to enter either the band category or the soloist/duo category of the competition. Students will be given notice as to when they will be performing at one of the following heats: 
   Darwin Heat Northern Suburbs – Dripstone Middle School – Week 11 Wednesday April 8 or
   Darwin Heat – Darwin High School – Week 11 Thursday April 9.
3. Print the entry form, talent release form and terms and conditions. Complete and sign the forms, and email to nt.musicschool@ntschools.net or post to:
   NT Music School Battle of the School Bands
   NT Music School
   PO BOX 455 KARAMA NT 0812
   You will need to agree to the terms and conditions. If you are under 18 you must ask a parent or guardian (someone over 18 years old) to read through this information, explain it clearly and sign the form on your behalf. You must make sure these forms are signed for each member of the band and presented to the judges on the day of the heat.
4. Attend the allocated school heat and perform two original songs for your chance to earn a place in the NT Music School Battle of the School Bands final.

Urban schools in Nhulunbuy, Katherine and Alice Springs

1. Read the following documents carefully: Terms and Conditions, Frequently Asked Questions
2. Submit an expression of interest form to enter either the band category or the soloist/duo category of the competition. Students will be given notice as to when they will be performing at one of the following heats: 
   Nhulunbuy Heat – Nhulunbuy High School – Week 8 Tuesday March 17
   Alice Springs Heat – Centralian Middle School – Week 8 Friday March 20 
   Katherine Heat – Katherine High School – Week 9 Tuesday March 24
3. Print the entry form, talent release form and terms and conditions. Complete and sign the form, and email to nt.musicschool@ntschools.net or post to:
   NT Music School Battle of the School Bands
   NT Music School
   PO BOX 455 KARAMA NT 0813
   You will need to agree to the terms and conditions. If you are under 18 you must ask a parent or guardian (someone over 18 years old) to read through this information, explain it clearly and sign the form on your behalf. You must make sure these forms are signed for each member of the band and presented to the judges on the day of the heat.
4. Attend the allocated school heat and perform two original songs for your chance to earn a place in the NT Music School Battle of the School Bands Final – Darwin Railway Club - Week 2 Friday May 1 

Remote schools unable to attend

1. Read the following documents carefully: Terms and Conditions, Frequently Asked Questions
2. Record a video of your band’s live performance of an original song for submissionon a USB.
3. Print the entry form, talent release form and terms and conditions. Complete and sign the forms. You will need to agree to the terms and conditions. If you are under 18 you must ask a parent or guardian (someone over 18 years old) to read through this information, explain it clearly and sign the form on your behalf. You must make sure these forms are signed for each member of the band.
4. Send your USB, entry form and signed terms and conditions to:
   NT Music School Battle of the School Bands
   NT Music School
   PO BOX 455 KARAMA NT 0813
5. All remote video entries must be sent on or before Monday 6 April 2020.