Applying for Schools Spectacular - General Information

For further information regarding the 2020 audition process, please contact Damien McCabe - Operations Manager via phone or email - (02) 8512 1192 or damien.mccabe3@det.nsw.edu.au

Application Process

Applications for 2020 open early February

1. Select the category you wish to apply for.

2. You must submit one online form for each application.

3. Submit your application before the closing date:

• INDIVIDUAL APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 20 March 2020
• GROUP APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 3 April 2020

4. Ensure you receive a reply email confirming your application has been received. 

5. If you applying to be a Featured Artist, Backing Vocalist, for a Featured Dance Ensemble, Core Choir or VET Entertainment Industry Work Placement your application will automatically generate a PDF form that will be emailed to you. This form is to be returned by email to schoolsspectacular@det.nsw.edu.au and must have your Principal's signature on it for your application to be accepted.

6. School groups will be notified of the outcome of their application by June

PLEASE NOTE: All applications must be submitted online (see links below)

Online Video Auditions

Most categories require you to submit an audition video. Submit these online using an online video sharing service such as Vimeo or YouTube. Copy and paste the link to your video into your online application form.

Ensure your video is marked as 'unlisted' or provide us with the password if you mark it as private.

If we do not receive you video or are unable to view it, we will get in contact with you.

Additional Information

SUPERVISION

• All students at the Schools Spectacular must be supervised at all times by a teacher. Schools must provide a supervising teacher for all Combined Dance, Combined Choir, Aboriginal Dance Ensemble, D'Arts Ensemble, VET crew, Combined Drama Ensemble and Featured Ensemble groups. Each group will require their own supervising teacher even if they are from the same school. Relief for supervising teachers is the responsibility of the school.
• Teachers are encouraged to provide active supervision at all times and assist choreographers at rehearsals and production team staff during show week.

COMMUNICATION

• At this stage in the process, all communication for the Schools Spectacular takes place via email. Check your email regularly to avoid missing any important information. 
• If successful, teachers will be required to download the Schools Spectacular app for the most up-to-date information and regular reminders and alerts.

Group Applications

COMBINED DANCE

COMBINED DRAMA

COMBINED CHOIR 

FEATURED ENSEMBLES

SPECFEST ENTERTAINMENT

Individual Applications

FEATURED ARTISTS/FEATURED INSTRUMENTALISTS

FEATURED DANCE ENSEMBLES

CORE CHOIR

VET ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY CREW - WORK PLACEMENT 

PRODUCTION TEAM (teachers)

Orchestra and Stage Band applications will take place later in the year.