Coca-Cola Christmas In the Park 2018 Searching for a Talented Rock Guitarist

All audition applications must be submitted online and reach us by 5pm, Friday 26th October 2018.

If you don’t have access to a computer (remember your local library will have a computer) by exception only applications containing all the information requested below, may be posted to:

Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park 2018 Auditions
100 Riverland Road, RD 2 Kumeu
Auckland 0892

Solo Guitarists

Email your application to auditions@bestevents.co.nz

Subject Line: 2018 LEAD GUITARIST APPLICATION

• Your email must include the following
• Full name, age and date of birth
• Contact number (must include an adult, 18 years or older if under 18 years)
• Postal address
• Name and contact details of an instrumental referee who will support your application (e.g. teacher or mentor). Friends and family members not accepted as referees; we may or may not contact your referee
• Key experience and guitar ability (25 words)
• Most outstanding performance (25 words)

Attachments

• Link to the best online footage of you performing solo lead guitar in a rock style (website, YouTube)
• Photo taken within the last 12 months (must be suitable for publicity purposes, prefer colour photo)
• MP3 of any suitable rock song you have recorded, where you perform solo lead guitar in a rock style

Notifications

• We will acknowledge receiving all audition applications by return email.

Reminder: we are not looking for full bands or any other solo instrumentalists, singers or dance groups.

Audition Process and Deadlines

All audition applications must reach us by 5pm NZDT Friday 26 October 2018.

By Saturday 27 October 2018, all applications will be reviewed and a group of 8 finalists will be selected.

On Sunday 28 October 2018 one successful guitarist will be selected by our judging team to perform at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park.

The successful applicant will be notified by phone or email by 5pm NZDT on Tuesday 30 October 2018.

Availability requirements for successful applicant

Please note: These dates are indicative and will be confirmed for the successful applicant.

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Pre-production (in Auckland)

Saturday 3 November 2018

Monday 19 November 2018
Afternoon and evening in Auckland

Tuesday 20 November 2018
Afternoon and evening in Auckland

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Christchurch

Thursday 22 November 2018
Off-site afternoon and evening in Christchurch

Friday 23 November 2018
On-site from 9:30am – 10:30pm

Saturday 24 November 2018
On-site stand by rehearsals and performance 5:30pm to 10:30pm

Sunday 25 November 2018
Saver date 7:30pm to 10:30pm

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Auckland

Tuesday 4 December 2018
Off-site afternoon and evening

Wednesday 5 December 2018
TBC off-site afternoon and evening

Thursday 6 December 2018
Off-site afternoon and evening

Friday 7 December 2018
On-site from 9.30am - 10:30pm

Saturday 8 December 2018
On-site stand by rehearsals and performance 5:30pm to 10:30pm

FSunday 9 December 2018
Saver date 7:30pm to 10:30pm

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Also, important to note

• There may be additional preliminary rehearsals before production week
• You are expected to do your own individual preparation based on your parts allocated to you by the Musical Director
• You will need to be comfortable performing in front of a camera as we will be filming and using footage and images taken throughout Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park
• You are applying to perform in BOTH shows, Christchurch (Saturday 24 November 2018) and Auckland (Saturday 8 December 2018)
• Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park may be televised nationally and be made available online
• To be considered for the show, please make sure that you read and understand the terms and conditions (below). If you are under 18 years of age on 1 November 2018, please check with your parents / guardians first, as they will need to agree to these terms and conditions, and to your taking part in the show.
• If you have a personal health condition, a conviction or pending conviction of any sort that will prevent you from taking part in this event
• or are not available or otherwise able to participate on the required dates set out above, please do not submit an audition application for consideration.

1. Information on how to audition and the role forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in the Coca-Cola Search for a Talented Rock Guitarist auditions (“Audition”) is deemed acceptance of these Terms and Conditions. Any application not complying with these Terms and Conditions is invalid.
2. The producer of the Show is Coca-Cola Amatil (N.Z.) Limited of The Oasis, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060; telephone: +64 800 262 226 Coca-Cola Oceania Limited of The Oasis, Mt Wellington Auckland 1060; telephone: +64 800 262 226 and Alan Smythe Special Events Ltd of 100 Riverland Road, RD2, Kumeu, Auckland 0892 (“ASSE”) (collectively, the “Producer”).
3. I am 18 years of age or older on 1 November 2018, or, if under 18 years, I have my parents' or guardian's consent to take part in this audition, and will supply a copy of my birth certificate, driver’s license or passport to confirm this. I am a New Zealand citizen or hold a New Zealand Residence Permit.
4. Employees and the immediate family members of the Producer, and its associated agencies and companies, are not eligible to enter. Applicants who are not available on the dates set out in section 4 are not eligible to enter.
5. I will abide by the rules and terms and conditions (the “Rules”) of "The Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park" (the “Show”) as devised from time to time by the Producer and I acknowledge that the interests of the Show will override those of any contributor, including myself.
6. Selection of the successful guitarist in this Audition is at the discretion of the Producer. No correspondence will be entered into in connection with any decision made by the Producer, and I will accept the decision of the Producer as final.
7. The successful applicant will be notified by phone or email by 5pm NZDT Tuesday 30 October 2018. The guitarist awarded the role will be announced on our website on 02 November 2018 and may also be announced by MediaWorks Radio and Stuff (our “Partners”) including on their website. All applicants will receive an email confirming receipt of their application and informing them whether their audition has been successful.
8. The successful applicant will enter into a contract with ASSE (“Contract”) to perform at the Show and must be available to travel to Auckland and Christchurch on the dates set out in section 4 for rehearsals and to perform at the Show. Flights and accommodation will be arranged with ASSE under the Contract. If the successful applicant is under 18 years old, they must be accompanied by an adult chaperone in flights and accommodation.
9. The successful applicant must confirm their acceptance of the role and participation in the Show (including availability for and participation in all rehearsals and performances) by 02 November 2018 The Producer is not responsible if the successful applicant cannot be contacted because they have provided incorrect details. In the event that the successful applicant cannot be contacted, is unable to meet the availability requirements set out in paragraph 4 or is unable to participate in the Show due to serious illness, or conviction or pending conviction of a criminal offence, the Producer may select a runner up to participate in their place.
10. I have not and will not enter into any commercial or other sponsorship agreement or arrangement with any person, firm or company in respect of my appearance in the Show. I confirm that as at the date of this agreement and for the duration of the Show, I am not party to and will not be party to any contract or arrangement in respect of my musical or performing abilities which might breach the Rules or prevent my full and free participation in the Show.
11. Submitting an audition application constitutes my consent to the Producer and Partners using my name, photographs, and Show footage or recordings for promotional purposes, without further compensation, and waiving any claims to royalty, right or remuneration. To that end, I assign irrevocably to the Producer (including present assignment of future copyright) the entire copyright and all other rights of whatsoever nature in and to my contribution to the Show including but not limited to any literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work (within the meaning of the Copyright Act 1994 (the Act) incorporated therein in which I own copyright (the Contributions) such that the Producer will be entitled to use and exploit and license others to use and exploit such Contributions by all means and in all media and formats whether now known or hereafter invented throughout the universe for the full period of copyright including any extensions and renewals thereto and thereafter insofar as is possible in perpetuity. Furthermore, I also waive all moral rights that I have in relation to the products of my services in relation to the Show, including without limitation full waiver of the rights specified in sections 94 and 98 of the Act (Moral Rights) pursuant to section 107 of the Act.
12. Without limiting the above, the Producer will be entitled to: (a) alter, adapt or make additions to or deletions from the Show (and my appearance thereon) at its discretion; (b) make and exploit and to authorize the making and exploitation of any recording or fixation of my appearance separately from or in conjunction with the Show throughout the universe in perpetuity in all media whether now known or hereafter invented; (c) dub my voice in any language; and (d) include my name, likeness, voice, biographical details (which includes, without limitation, any personal information as defined in the Privacy Act 1993 or otherwise) and photographs of me in all media and formats throughout the universe including but not by way of limitation in advertising, publicity and exploitation material.
13. I acknowledge and agree that the Producer's labour and expense in making arrangements for the filming and recording of the Contributions and the opportunity provided to me to potentially appear in or in association with the Show (the Benefits) include sufficient and adequate consideration for the use and exploitation of the Contributions and the Show (including without limitation my appearance in the Show) by any means and media, anywhere in the universe and I waive any right and/or entitlement to any equitable relief, remuneration or other payment howsoever arising in connection with such use or exploitation. I further acknowledge and agree that the Benefits also include full and final consideration for my attendance at any and all activities as required by the Producer in connection with the Show.
14. I acknowledge that no repeat fees will be payable to me in respect of any subsequent rebroadcast or retransmission or any other use by the Producer (or any assignees or licensees) of the Show or any part thereof.
15. The Producer, and any of its agents and/or its representatives, will not be liable to myself, my legal representative or any third party for any loss or damage or injury to me or my property caused by or suffered during or in connection with my taking part in the Show.
16. I agree not to disclose to any third party (other than my professional advisors) without prior written consent from the Producer any information relating to the Show, my appearance, any of the production team, any participants in the Show, the broadcaster nor any other information which may come to my attention relating to the affairs of the Producer (or any associated company) which may come to my knowledge during or in connection with my participation in the Show.
17. If I am contacted by the media I agree to refer them to the Producer.
18. I agree that I will truthfully and accurately complete all forms and that the answers and information I will supply will be in no way misleading. I furthermore acknowledge that the Producer reserves the right exercisable at any time at its sole discretion to disqualify me from the Show should I at any stage supply untruthful, inaccurate or misleading personal details and information, or break the Rules.
19. The Producer may assign my services and all other rights in my Contributions to and participation in the Programme to any third party.
20. The Courts of New Zealand shall have sole jurisdiction in relation to the terms and conditions of the agreement contained in this release, which will be interpreted according to the laws of New Zealand.
21. The Producer may amend these terms and conditions at any time with due notice.
22. No responsibility is accepted by the Producer for late, lost, or misdirected applications or submissions.
23. BY SUBMITTING MY APPLICATION, I AGREE TO THE CONDITIONS SET OUT ABOVE AND AGREE THAT ALL THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THIS FORM MAY BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE EVENT AT THE PRODUCER'S SOLE DISCRETION.