Applications are now open to perform live at Telethon 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Performer / group – name(s), ages, key contact name, mobile, address and email address
- Music details – including Song Title, Writer/Composer, Publisher, Record Label (NO mixes/mashups)
- Details of musical instruments, props, costumes, technical requirements etc.
- A video of your proposed performance that is accessible via a link (Videos must be no older than September 1st 2023, and need to be viewable without the need to download first)
- Please discuss with your group, whether or not you’d like to be considered for a live performance at the Telethon festival. Please note, while you will get to perform live on stage, festival appearances are not shown on television
- Any other information you’d like to share with us.
Q: How many applications can I submit?
A: Schools, dance studios, music schools, vocal teachers and other organisations with multiple students/groups, may submit up to TWO unique applications (ie applications for two separate performers/groups that attend your organisation).
Vocalists, bands, individual groups etc. may submit ONE application.
Q: When do applications close?
A: Applications close 4pm on Friday 19th July, 2024.
Q: What if I can’t meet the application deadline?
A: The cut-off date for applications cannot be extended. If you’re unable to meet the deadlines this year, consider planning ahead for 2025.
Q: I live in country WA or interstate can I still apply?
A: Yes please, regardless of your location, we encourage you to submit your application. To minimise your travel, your application will be reviewed based on the video you supply.
Q: What do I need to know about supplying a video?
A: You need to know the following:
- Your video must be of a live performance, (ie you cannot be miming, or performing in a music video)
- Your video should be recorded on/after 1 September, 2023
- While your application is not assessed on the quality of your video, we encourage you to send a video where you can be seen, and the lyrics and music can be heard.
- A smart phone recording is acceptable (don’t forget to record with the phone sideways ie “landscape”)
Q: How and where do I upload a video?
A: The application form requires you copy/paste a viewable link to your video. Some people provide a private you tube, google drive, one drive, dropbox, Facebook or instagram link. Please ensure the clip/link if of the entire performance.
Q: What if I don’t have a video can I still apply?
A: Applications are only accepted if ALL fields on the application are complete and a valid link to a video is provided. If you’re unable to provide a link to the performance you propose to do at Telethon, please delay applying until the video is ready (Applications are open until: Friday 19th July, 2024).
Q: What happens if I don’t complete all questions?
A: If you application is incomplete, it will be rejected. Given we receive hundreds of applications, please help us to help you, by providing all the information requested.
Q: What happens after I submit an application?
A: If you’ve submitted a valid and complete application a member of the Telethon production team will email the key contact on the application form within 5 business days acknowledging receipt. If you haven’t heard from us after this time please email telethonperformers@gmail.com and we’ll check on the status of your application.
Q: After applications close, how long will it be before I know if I’ve been shortlisted for Telethon?
A: We endeavour to email the key contact on every application between 9am Thursday 25th July and 12 noon Thursday 1st August, 2024.
Q. What does it mean to be shortlisted?
A: If you/your group are shortlisted to appear on Telethon, it means you’ve made it through the first stage. Well done! More information will be provided to you on email.
Q. What if my application is unsuccessful?
A: We receive hundreds more applications than there are performance times available at Telethon, and we thank you for your understanding that not every application will receive a performance spot and that many factors contribute to the decision including performance ability, song / music choice, presentation, entertainment value, suitability for the broadcast, producer’s search for variety etc.
Some performers who were unsuccessful at obtaining a performance live on air, may be offered a performance at the Telethon Festival. (*at the discretion of the Festival team).
Q. When and where is Telethon 2024?
A: Telethon is broadcast live from Perth Arena the weekend of October 19 & 20, 2024
Application Tips
- Song choice is everything. Our selectors encourage entertaining, up beat songs that people at home will enjoy listening to.
- Younger people should be reminded that song selection should be age appropriate, and not in the adult genre.
- We recommend vocalists know the song they intend to perform. (ie don’t read lyrics in your application)
- Please ensure that you are fully prepared to perform/record on your phone one of the additional songs you list on your application. Our selection team may request it. If you’re not sure that you will be ready, please DO NOT list alternate songs.
- Dance groups should to be entertaining, energetic and fully costumed. Preference is given to applications that are not a competition troupe performance – ie avoid small group performances within your item, where others in the group watch/clap. If you’re a solo dancer we encourage you to team up with other dancers and submit one group performance/application.
- All performances (ie video) should be submitted as you would perform live at Telethon.
- Music videos are not accepted. We need to see your performance as it would be if it was on stage at Telethon. Please video your group performing “live”, special editing effects etc. are not required. The “live” performance can be in your lounge, garage, a studio, backyard or even a recent performance
- The quality of your video camera work etc, is not considered when selecting a performance for shortlist.
- If you are successful and chosen to be part of the show our production team may request to attend one of your rehearsals.
- The production team reserves the right to add your piece or part of your piece to produce a bigger item for Telethon.
- Please do your best when completing your application, answer all questions.
- The production team reserves the right to change the close off date for applications.
- Have fun, enjoy preparing your video and application, and thank you for your support of Telethon.