Student Festival of Fashion

Important information for 2011 entrants

Free modelling workshop by a Professional Modelling Trainer

designers and models only who have entered in the 2011 Student Festival of Fashion

Date: Friday 12^th August 2011

Time Slots available between 3.30 and 7.30 p.m.

To secure a time slot and find out the location phone Rosemary 0414 354 920.

VIP seating for Designers only $15

Available for designers only. You must have a VIP form from Rosemary to present to the MECC Box Office to purchase the VIP ticket.

* Please note: designers must dress appropriately for possible public presentation on stage.

Other important information

Schedule for Saturday 13^th August, 2011 at the MECC

9.00 a.m. – 10.30a.m.	Check in Entries
10.30 a.m.	Judging commences	No admission to The Space for any reason
10.30 – 10.45 a.m.	Last minute information	All designers & models required in foyer MECC for special information
10.45 a.m. – 2.00 p.m.	Rehearsal on stage (in category order)	All designers & models required
4.30 p.m.	Garments can be collected.
5.00 p.m.	Dressing rooms open
7.00 p.m.	Show commences

Memorabilia

A professional photographer will be located in The Space on the night of the festival. It is the designer’s responsibility to ensure a photograph is taken of the design / model etc.

A professional video of the event is available for purchase $65.

Tickets – please pre-purchase: $35 adults, $20 students, VIP Designer tickets $15.

Encourage your friends to come and cheer you on.

Winning Entries: The winning designer is required to come on stage to be presented with the award.

All category winners (in costume) are required on stage for the announcement of the major prizes and will be required to stay on stage after this presentation for a group photograph.

Participants are asked to read the following information very carefully.

Models in the mask category must wear total black.
ONLY designers and models are permitted into The Space and backstage at anytime. They will be checked in and out of these areas.
Wrist bands for security will be issued and must be worn during the rehearsals
Designers ONLY MUST wear their bands ALL night for security reasons.
There will be a register of all participating designers and models. Anyone not on the master list will NOT be permitted back stage or in The space at anytime.
Garment ‘check in’ is from 9.00am to 10.30am on 13.8.11 (Saturday).
A S.F.F representative will direct the designer to the designated area for garment display following check in.
S.F.F marshals and representatives will be available to assist models wherever necessary. Just ask.
Any ‘special’ requirements should be registered either at check in time or by contacting one of the marshals prior to the event.
It is important to participate in the rehearsal; to get a ‘feel’ for the stage and to quell nerves and anxiety. A choreographer will be available at the rehearsal.
Participants should consider doing makeup and hair at home or prior to coming to the Entertainment Centre especially if they require outside help, as the policy of no unauthorised personnel back stage will be strictly followed.
Participants are responsible for their own belongings. Please do not leave any valuables unattended at ANY time.

Read the judging criteria carefully. Garments are displayed ‘for judging’ as this is a part of this year’s judging criteria. Please ensure that some thought goes into the presentation of the work

For example- the garment should be displayed:

on wooden coat hangers, mannequins, dress makers dummies or a suitable alternative ( no wire hangers please)
in the correct order
with all items displayed including important accessories.
please ensure plastic covers are removed prior to leaving the space.
Judges decision is final no correspondence will be entered into.

Thank you for entering this event – I know you will enjoy the experience!

There have been many entrants since the 1998 event some of whom have used the event as a stepping stone to further their studies in art, fashion and design. But most simply use it as an opportunity to have loads of creative fun and to express their individuality and independence. In 2003 The Student Festival of Fashion became a subcommittee of Mackay Pioneer Valley Arts Council Inc. and now operates as an independent, autonomous entity. The 33 entrants in 1998 became 66 in 1999 and over 100 in subsequent years with 2001 or the year of the Centenary of Federation as having the most entries to date. Since 2004 the Student Festival of Fashion has been included in Mackay Arts Festival schedule of events.

Themes to date have included Centenary of Federation, Spirit of the Outback, a celebration of the Colours of Life and Bizarre to Brilliant. Our judging panel has included internationally renowned couturier and stylist and glamour guru Richard de Chazal in 2001 and in 2002 nationally acclaimed fashion designer Ruth Osbourn with artist and sculpture Adrain Vanderlugt and textile artist Denise Vanderlugt. In 2004 the judges included well known stylist and winner of many regional hair awards Shane Gibbs along with textile designer Val Simonsen and artist Ruth Parry. In 2006 our judging panel included textile designers Wanda Bennett and Sherrie Piccone as well as fashion designer Mary Ede. The Student Festival of Fashion receives financial support through sponsorships from local business.