We are pleased to announce that our Pitch Perfect competition is now open for nominations.

The beloved music program returns in 2024, and is open to secondary students in the Darwin, Palmerston, and Litchfield council areas.

Pitch Perfect is an incredibly popular event in the lead up to the 2024 Great Northern Darwin Cup Carnival. The event attracts hundreds of young adults entering for their chance to secure $2,000 to the winning School’s Music Program, plus $500 to the winner, $300 to the runner up and for the $200 encouragement Award. All prizemoney is donated by the Darwin Turf Club. The 2024 Pitch Perfect winner will also have the opportunity to sing in front of an audience of some 1400 people at the Territory’s premier social event, the Sportsbet Darwin Cup Gala Ball.

Full details of prizes are listed below:

• Opportunity to sing at the Sportsbet Darwin Cup Gala Ball, held on Saturday, 3 August 2024.

• Winner’s trophy (1st place; 2nd place and 3rd place)

• A $2,000 donation to the winning school’s music department (to the first place winner)

• $500 to the winner | $300 to the runner up | $200 Encouragement Award

From the group of applications, 10 – 12 students will be shortlisted by our esteemed judges before competing in the Grand Final to be held on Saturday, June 15 2024 at Casuarina Shopping Centre Food Court. The winner will then be announced as the 2024 Pitch Perfect champion.

To enter, students must simply complete and submit the Pitch Perfect Entry Form below.

Nominations close on Friday, May 31 2024.

Applications Now Open

CONTESTANT DETAILS

NAME *

First

Last

SCHOOL *

AGE *

DATE OF BIRTH *

PARENT/GUARDIAN DETAILS

NAME *

First

Last

PHONE *

EMAIL *

SCHOOL DETAILS

SCHOOL CONTACT NAME *

PHONE *

EMAIL *

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

SONG *

(Song must not exceed 5 minutes in length): Please note you will be asked to provide a copy of your backing track 5 days prior to the event.

WILL YOU BE PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT: *

TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS: *

PLEASE UPLOAD AUDIO MP3 FILE CONTESTANT PERFORMING: *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

PARENT/GUARDIAN TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: *

• By nominating for Pitch Perfect the competitor agrees he/she has not had major market radio airplay, a recording contract with an independent, major national, or multi-national label, or a management or agency contract.
• The competitor agrees to represent the act as named on this entry form. All prizes, individual and school, are non-transferable and non-redeemable for cash.
• Hereby permission is given for the child mentioned above to take part in the 2024 Pitch Perfect vocal competition at Casuarina Square Shopping Centre on Saturday 15 June 2024.
• Images/vision can be used in marketing materials for the Darwin Turf Club (DTC) including: Darwin Turf Club website, social media, print and broadcasting advertising and news content.
• All images become the property of the DTC and may be passed on to media to use only in conjunction with articles and advertising which directly promotes the DTC and its events.
• Please complete the below permission prior to involvement in the Pitch Perfect competition.

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