Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 16 years old to enter. Participants under 18 must submit a parental permission form along with their student ID. Participants over 18 must submit a valid ID for age verification. Permission forms can be downloaded from our website.
Residency: The competition is open to residents of Australia. Exclusions: Employees, affiliates, contractors (e.g., videographers), suppliers, and family members of the organising company (Aspire team) may participate but will have no bias from the judges. If a judge has a personal connection with a participant or band, that judge will not evaluate that specific entry.

Format: Participants are encouraged to submit original music. Covers will also be accepted, as the competition is about storytelling.
Cover Submissions: Contestants submitting covers are encouraged to explain the significance of the song and why they have chosen it. This explanation should be included in the submission.
Goldroom Values: All entries must align with the values of the Goldroom. Submissions containing profanity, explicit content, or offensive material will not be accepted.
Originality: All original submissions must be the participant's own work. Plagiarism or previously published work is strictly prohibited.
Submission Limit: Each participant may submit only one entry.
File Specifications: Audio entries should be in MP3 or WAV format. Video entries should be in MP4 format.

Entry Process: Submit your music or song only through our official competition website. No other submission methods will be accepted to avoid errors, such as duplicate entries or missing submissions. Ensure your entry includes your full name, contact details, and a brief description of your submission, including the significance behind the song if it is a cover.
Entry Deadline: All entries must be received by [Insert Deadline Date]. Late submissions will not be considered.

Relevance: How well the submission aligns with the competition's theme and the values of the Goldroom.
Creativity: The originality and creativity demonstrated in the music or song.
Impact: The emotional or intellectual impact of the submission on the audience.
Quality: The overall quality of the audio or video production. Storytelling: For covers, the significance and personal connection to the song as explained by the contestant.

Consent Requirement: By entering the competition, participants agree that their submission may be featured on our social media platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Public Display: Entries may be shared publicly and used in promotional content related to the competition.
Rights: Participants grant the organisers a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, and distribute their submissions across our social media and digital channels.
Acknowledgment: Entries may be edited or adapted for social media display, including cropping, resizing, or adding captions.
No Compensation: Participants will not receive compensation or royalties for the use of their submissions on social media.
Withdrawal: Participants may withdraw their submission at any time by notifying the organisers. Their request will be processed accordingly without restriction.

Live Performance: Finalists will be invited to perform their entries live at the Goldroom in front of an audience and a panel of judges.
Travel & Accommodation: Finalists are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Organisers will discuss potential discounts for accommodation, particularly for finalists traveling from outside WA, based on sponsor availability.
Judging: The judges will evaluate the live performances, and winners will be announced at the event.
Prizes: The winner will receive prizes as determined by our sponsors. They will also have the opportunity to perform additional songs on the Goldroom stage.
Promotion: The winner will be featured in a special article in the Six Degrees Newsletter, promoted across all our social media platforms, and included in a special interview available on the Goldroom’s YouTube channel.

Winners: Winners will receive [Insert Prize Details Here], and their music or songs will be prominently featured on our social media platforms.
Claiming Prizes: Prizes must be claimed within [Insert Time Frame].

Disqualification: Any violation of the rules or submission of inappropriate content will result in disqualification.
Organiser’s Rights: The organisers reserve the right to modify or cancel the competition at any time without prior notice.
Legal Compliance: The competition is subject to all applicable laws and regulations.

For any questions or concerns regarding the competition, please contact us at [Insert Contact Information].

1. Terms and Conditions: Ensure all terms and conditions are made clear and accessible on the competition webpage and in the permission form for each category of the competition to avoid miscommunication or legal issues. 
2.StaffAwareness: A meeting will be scheduled with all key staff(receptionists, managers, etc.) to ensure they are aware of all competition guidelines and can provide basic answers or direct customers to the appropriate contact for further queries.