.  The competition is open to any young performers who are aged 18 years or under on 31/08/2008 , except the Song Recital Class, where the age limit is 25 years upon that date.

.  Professional Musicians and early entrants to Music Colleges, e.g. Guildhall, Academy or Universities etc and studying solely music are NOT permitted to enter.

.  The adjudicator must be provided with a complete copy of the music at the beginning of each class (Photocopies are permitted for this purpose but please note that in order to comply with copyright law the original must be in evidence at the performance).

.  SGFYM reserves the right to refuse entries.

.  Some performers will be invited to sing or play at the Gala Concert. Performers for this concert are recommended by the adjudicators, NOT SGFYM, and every effort will be made to include all those recommended in the Concert. However, time constraints may make this impossible.

.  The adjudicators' decisions in all cases are final.

.  If you wish to use an official accompanist, please see section marked Accompanists.

PLEASE NOTE KATE BURNETT IS NOT AVAILABLE, EITHER PRIVATELY OR AS AN OFFICIAL ACCOMPANIST.

.  Please keep a copy of the classes you have entered and keep this document for reference.

.  SGFYM reserve the right to divide or combine classes to accommodate the number of entries received.

.  Send queries to SGFYM by post, enclosing a S.A.E. or email us. Please do NOT contact by telephone.

.  The SGFYM respects the Data Protection Act 1984. Except for Festival literature, data will not be disclosed to any third party, other than computer maintenance organisations as permitted by law.

.  Please add £1 per entrant to cover postage and administration with your entry form.

.  A full set of Rules and Regulations for the SGFYM is available; either on the SGFYM website: www.sgfym.org.uk /rules.htm or by post from the Festival address enclosing a S.A.E.

PARENTS AND TEACHERS ARE REMINDED THAT THE SAFETY OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR
BELONGINGS ARE THEIR RESPONSIBILITY DURING THE FESTIVAL.
WE HAVE DONE OUR BEST TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN KEEP BOTH WITHIN EYE CONTACT
DURING THE FESTIVAL.