Feis Regulations

THE FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS AND REGULAGIONS

1. REGULATIONS
Submission of an entry implies agreement by the performer to abide by these regulations and conditions. The interpretation of the following Conditions and Regulations shall be subject to the discretion of the Executive Board. The decision of the Adjudicator shall in all cases be decisive as to merit. In all other cases the decisions of the Advisory Board shall be final. Any breach of these Regulations renders the Performer liable to forfeit the prize awarded. Objections to interpretation of regulations or results must be put in writing and submitted to the Advisory Board for review.

2. ENTRIES
a) Entries for all Classes should be completed on Official Feis Maitiú Entry Forms, accompanied by FULL ENTRY FEE and must reach the Festival Office no later than FRIDAY, 20th NOVEMBER, 2015. After this date entries may be accepted, at the discretion of the Executive Board, accompanied by DOUBLE ENTRY FEE, up to and including Friday, 4th December, 2015. After this latter date, entries may be accepted in exceptional circumstances. FEES ARE NOT REFUNDABLE. The Executive reserve the right to accept or refuse entries at their discretion. The entry fee will only be returned if a Class is cancelled. PERFORMERS CAN ONLY SUBMIT ONE ENTRY PER CLASS.
b) It is necessary for teachers and parents of performers with limited physical capabilities or special needs to be aware of the limitations imposed by the stage and surrounding environment. Please notify well in advance, the Feis Director (for the attention of the Adjudicator) any such information that would impact on the performance.

3. OFFICE HOURS
The Feis Office will be open for receipt of entries from Monday, 16th to Friday, 20th November, 2015, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. Prior to these dates, entries may be posted. Regular office hours: Tuesday to Thursday, 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.

4. TROPHIES/CUPS
All Trophies and Cups won at the 2015 Festival must be returned to the Feis Office, engraved, cleaned and in good condition, by 20th November, 2015. Performers are liable for any damage to Trophies in their possession. Failure to comply with this regulation will render disqualification from Feis Maitiú, 2015. In cases where a Class is divided into sections, the Trophy will be awarded to the highest mark over the subsections.

5. AGE
In all Junior Sections, Performers must not have passed the age stated for these Classes on 31st December, 2015. Example: Performers aged 12 years on 31st December, 2014, should enter for Under 13 Years. Performers are advised to enter for age level particular to them. The Executive Board reserves the right to request sufficient proof to be produced in Classes where a Performer’s eligibility is in doubt. Failure to comply with this regulation will lead to immediate disqualification. Information sheet on age range is printed on the inside back cover of this Syllabus and on the Feis Website. Performers for Senior and Group Classes may be requested to produce photo id.

6. AGE LEVELS
Performers cannot present themselves for more than one Class at various age levels in any Section ie Piano Under 13 Years and Piano Under 15 Years. In Solo Singing, Performers may only enter for one Class of Voice.

7. PROFESSIONALS
Feis Maitiú allows for Professional Performers to participate in all Senior Classes in which Cups are awarded. Professionals are those who hold a Degree or Diploma in a relevant subject and who receive a regular fee.

8. CLASS CANCELLATION
The Executive reserves the right to limit, cancel or subdivide any class. Where there is only one entrant in a class that entrant may be offered the option to withdraw and have the fee returned.

9. PERFORMANCE (ABSENCE / LATE)
Performers must present themselves when called upon and appear on stage in correct order. Performers who are not participating in a class for which they have submitted an entry must notify the Festival Office at least 48 hours in advance. Date and time of class may be changed underexceptional circumstances, providing there is availability at an alternative session. Those who are late and miss their turn will not be offered another place.

10. DUOS / GROUPS
A Performer can only appear with one Duo or Group. This rule does not apply to Choir members or Chamber Music groups. Minor characters can only appear with one duo in a Class, and cannot appear as a principal character in that class.

11. EDITION / KEY
Where a specific edition or key is specified, Performers must present that edition or key.

12. OWN CHOICE
a) In Classes of own choice, Performers are required to submit copies of works to be performed for the Adjudicator, before the Class begins.
b) Performers and Accompanist are reminded of copy-right and therefore must not play from photocopies.
c) Photocopies may be offered for the Adjudicator but they will be retained and destroyed after the Class.
d) Time Limits must be strictly adhered to. Those performing over time will have marks deducted. There is an official time-keeper.
e) Performers may not present the same piece or pieces for more than one Class.
f) A Performance item with which a Performer won a Cup or Trophy may not be presented in a subsequent year.
g) Own Choice Programmes must be suitable and appropriate for performance before a mixed audience, which may include young children.
h) Feis Maitiú is a cross community event and participants are expected to respect all ethnic groups and minorities.
i) All own choice programmes to be introduced by the performer (from Under 13 Years and upwards in Vocal and Music Classes).
Failure to comply with any aspect of this regulation may lead to disqualification.

13. OFFICIAL ACCOMPANISTS
Where the services of the Official Accompanists are required, Performers should contact them by Monday, 1st Febrary, 2016 for Vocal andWednesday, 20th January, 2016 for Instrumental. After these dates the Accompanists are not obliged to play for a Performer. Performers are reminded to contact Accompanists as soon as possible.

14. OWN ACCOMPANIST
In all Music and Senior Singing Classes, Performers may be accompanied by a musician of their own choice, except for Classes 37 to 45 and 60 to 62. All accompanists must check-in with the box office for each class they are assisting at and will be required to sign the register.

15. ADJUDICATOR
The Adjudicator may, at his or her discretion, interrupt the performance when he or she has formed a judgement. At no time may the Adjudicator be approached, before, during or after a class to discuss decisions or results.

16. MARKING
First prize will not be awarded unless a Performer received at least 85 marks. A second prize will not be awarded unless a Performer received 80 marks. In a Class where a tie occurs, a sight test may be given. Feis Maitiú uses the Marking Scheme of the British and International Federation of Festivals, of which Feis Maitiú is an International Festival Member.
Outstanding 90+ An exceptional performance both technically and artistically.
Distinction 87-89 An excellent performance technically and artistically.
Commended 84-86 A convincing performance technically and artistically.
Merit 81-83 A capable performance showing some artistic appreciation and/or technical ability.
Moderate 78-80 A performance showing development of technique and/or communication.
Fair 75-77 A performance limited in its communication.

17. AWARDS
Unless otherwise stated, the First Prize in all Classes may not be awarded if less than three Performers participate. A Second Prize may not be awarded if less than five perform.

18. COMMENDATION
Distinction, Commendation and/or Merit Certificates will only be awarded in cases of exceptional performance at the Adjudicators’ discretion.

19. ADJUDICATORS’ REPORTS
Adjudicators’ Reports will be distributed at the end of each Class.

20. DRESS CODE
All Performers and their Accompanists are expected to dress appropriately for performance before an audience. Please note changing facilities are not available at the Father Mathew Hall and participants should arrive in costume.

21. FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDING
Use of any form of audio or visual recording is STRICTLY PROHIBITED due to copyright legislation and the Child Protection Policy of the Feis and will lead to immediate disqualification. Copy of the Child Protection Policy is available from the Feis Office, the Feis Website and printed in this Syllabus.

22. CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence with the Feis Office must be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope and addressed to:
Feis Maitiú, Corcaigh,
Father Mathew Hall, Father Mathew Street, Cork.
Tel: 021 – 4273347 / 4272631 Fax: 021 – 4272631
Email: [email protected] Web: www.feismaitiu.ie Feis Maitiu Corcaigh
Facebook: FeisMaitiuCorcaigh Twitter: FeisMaitiuCork
The above Conditions and Regulations are available on the pdf link below.

Attachments
2016 Feis Conditions and Regulations.pdf (298.50 KB)

 

Child Protection Policy

Implemented from 28th January, 2005.

Updated from 1st August, 2012.

Preliminary Statement: The safety of children and vulnerable adults is paramount and all, without exception, have the right to protection.  All suspicions and allegations of abuse will be taken seriously, responded to swiftly and appropriately and all the Festival’s staff have a responsibility to report concerns.

1. Purpose and Function of the Organisation:

Feis Maitiú provides a platform for amateur performance in both Music and Drama with an educational element from Professional Adjudicators and Specialists.

2 a. The Festival Environment:

Feis Maitiú will be held at the Father Mathew Hall, Cork and invites parents, guardians and teachers to join in partnership in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, a safe environment at the Festival.

It is the policy of our Festival to inform and involve parents/guardians/carers and teachers in partnership in order to ensure, as far as it is reasonably practicable, a safe environment at our Festival.  We do this by ensuring you receive a copy of this policy at the time you are making arrangements to attend our Festival  It is the responsibility of all parents/guardians/carers and teachers to care for their children and those in their care while attending the Festival.  Feis Maitiú will not act “in loco parentis” in the care of minors.

2 b. Supervision of public areas during Feis Classes:

Feis Maitiú takes all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of children and young people while attending the Festival. Feis personnel do not directly supervise public areas at all times. The safety of our patrons is important to us. Feis Maitiú therefore requests parents/guardians/carers and teachers to ensure that children or young people under their care are supervised at all times when using public areas such as toilets, café, lobby, stairs etc. Concerns in relation to patron safety should immediately be reported to Feis personnel on duty.

3. To Whom Does This Policy Apply:

This policy relates to children under the age of 18 years and members of vulnerable groups of any age whose needs are identified to the organisers by parents/guardians/carers and teachers prior to their arrival at the Festival.  This should be done by contacting the address or telephone number at the foot of this document.  Our Festival actively seeks, wherever possible, to meet these needs, but must know beforehand in order to prepare support – or to let you know we are unable to help.

4. Festival Personnel:

All Feis Staff are identifiable by a Gold Name Badge, bearing the name and logo of the Feis and their own name.  The Duty Manager, will wear a White Name Badge, bearing the name and logo of the Feis and the Duty Manager’s name.  Please inform your Child to make contact with a Staff member, should they have any enquiry or experience any difficulty.  Every problem will be taken seriously, documented and dated.  Each member of staff has had Garda clearance.

5. Preparing for Attendance at the Festival:

There is an admission charge of €4.00 per adult attending the Festival.  Concessions are available, as are Season Tickets and Section Tickets.  A copy of this policy will be distributed with every entry that has been accepted and entered for the Feis.

Feis staff will not be responsible for the supervision or care of unaccompanied children and minors.  Where parents, guardians and carers are not personally attending the Festival with their children, this Policy requires that they are satisfied that their children will be accompanied to the Festival and adequately supervised by responsible adults acting on their behalf.

6. Performance, Practice and Changing Areas:

A Parent, Guardian or Teacher may accompany minors backstage.  There are nochanging facilities at the Father Mathew Hall.  All participants who need costume are advised to arrive in costume.  Practice facilities are not available.

 

 

GENERAL DATA PREOTECTION PRIVACY STATEMENT

 

FEIS MAITIÚ, CORCAIGH takes great care to preserve your privacy and safeguard any personal data you provide to us. This Privacy Statement explains how we will collect and use your personal data.

We may change this Privacy Statement from time to time so please check regularly to ensure that you are happy with any changes.

1.Who we are

We are FEIS MAITIÚ, CORCAIGH. We are a registered charity (Registered Charity Number CHY 13670). Our registered address is Feis Maitiú Office, Father Mathew Hall, Father Mathew Street, Cork, T12 DP9V.

2.What personal data do we collect?

We may collect personal data such as;

  • Your name
  • Your address
  • Your date of birth
  • Your telephone number
  • Your email address
  • Teacher’s name

3.How do we use your personal data?

We will use your personal data in a number of ways which may include:

  • Processing your entry form to take part in the festival.
  • Keeping you updated about your entry to the festival.
  • Processing any applications for a paid or unpaid role within the festival
  • Keeping records of Feis entrants, Class winners and holders of Feis Cups/Trophies.
  • Processing any donations made to us.
  • Including your name in our printed programme.
  • Managing any orders for publications or other materials from us.
  • Processing your application to be involved in our governance such as becoming a member of one of our Boards.
  • Responding to a general enquiry made to us.
  • Dealing with a complaint or concern raised to us about one of our staff / volunteers / contractors.
  • Include your photo or name on our website or social media.

4.Contact from Feis Maitiú

You agree to Feis Maitiú communicating with you by email, telephone, address, and through third party teacher name provided regarding Feis involvement, but we will not contact you for marketing purposes.

5.Who do you share my share my personal data with?

We will only ever use your personal data to manage your festival involvement with us including keeping you up-to-date with any festival news.

If you are not involved in the festival, then we will only use your personal data to deal with the issue or enquiry that you have raised directly with us.

We will never sell your details to any third party and we do not buy any personal data.

We may share or disclose your personal data if we are required to do so by any law or court order.

6.What is the legal basis for processing my information?

In some cases, we will only process your personal data where we have your specific consent to do so such as use of photographs on our website.

We may also process your personal data because there is a legitimate interest for us to do so as part of our work, and it is reasonable to expect that your information would need to be processed by us for to complete this work. For example, it is reasonable for us to collect your name, address and contact details to be able to process your festival entry and you would reasonably expect this to happen for your festival entry to proceed.

Whenever we process your personal data under the legitimate interest lawful basis, we make sure that we consider your rights and interests and will not process your personal data if we feel that there is an imbalance, or you would not reasonably expect your data to be processed in this way.

7.How do you keep my information secure?

We have implemented appropriate physical, technical and organizational measures to protect the personal data from improper access and use.

We may send communications to you by email. Email is not a fully secure means of communication, and whilst we do our utmost to keep our systems and communications protected we cannot guarantee this.

8.Your rights

You have various rights in respect of the personal data we hold about you. These rights are set out in more detail below:

a. The right to be informed about the collection and use of your personal data;
b. The right to access to your personal information;
c. The right to object to processing of your personal information;
d. The right to restrict the processing of your personal information;
e. The right to personal data portability;
f. The right to rectify your personal information;
g. The right to erase your personal information;
h. Rights in relation to automated decision making and profiling.

If you make a request relating to any of the rights listed above, we will consider each request in accordance with all applicable data protection laws and regulations. No administration fee will be charged for considering and/or complying with such a request unless the request is deemed to be excessive in nature.
Upon successful verification of your identity you are entitled to obtain the following information about your own personal information:

a. The purposes of the collection, processing, use and storage of your personal data.
b. The categories of personal data stored about you.
c. The recipients or categories of recipients to whom your personal data has been or may be transmitted, along with the location of those recipients.
d. The envisaged period of storage for your personal data or the rationale for determining the storage period.
e. The use of any automated decision-making and/or profiling.

If you want to exercise any of these rights or make a complaint, you can by email [email protected] or write to:

The Data Manager,

Feis Maitiú, Corcaigh,

Father Mathew Hall,

Father Mathew Street,

Cork, T12 DP9V.

You can also make a complaint to the Information Data Protection Commission and the contact details and further information about how to do this can be found at: www.dataprotection.ie

In certain circumstances we might not be able to provide you with access to some of your personal information, but where appropriate, we will notify you of the reasons for this.

9.How long do you keep my information for?

Your personal data will not be retained by the festival for longer than necessary in relation to the purposes for which it was originally collected, or for which it was further processed, subject to certain legal obligations mentioned below.

We will retain personal data in accordance with our data retention policy set out below. We review our data retention periods for personal data on a regular basis.

We will hold personal data relating to:

  • Your festival entry for [6 months] following the end the festival. Trophy winners’ details will be retained until the trophies are returned safely to the festival.
  • Employment or volunteering with the festival for [5 years] following the end of your employment or volunteering with us.
  • Legacies or donations for [5 years] after the legacy or donation is received.
  • Subscribing to email updates about future festivals – you can unsubscribe at any time from our mailing list.

The law allows you to withdraw your consent to any usage of your data at any time without needing to specify a reason. You can withdraw your consent by emailing us at [email protected]