1. BBC Norman Beaton Fellowship ("the NBF") is organised by the British Broadcasting Corporation ("the BBC"). To the extent that it applies, the NBF complies with the BBC’s Code of Conduct on Competitions, Votes and Awards:BBC Code of Conduct
2. The NBF 2012 event is not open to any employee of the BBC, close relative of a BBC employee, or an employee of a partner organisation.
3. For Applicants to be accepted, Applicants must be a member of the acting profession and must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom for the duration of the contract (Saturday 21st July 2012 to Friday 21st December 2012). They must be at least 18 years old on or before the Saturday 21st July 2012. There is no upper age limit.
4. Applicants must fully complete a registration form on arrival at the NBF workshop, indicating their recent professional work as an actor and providing the name of a referee. Applicants failing to provide the name of a referee will not progress further. The BBC will only ever use personal details for the purposes of administering this Award. Please see the BBC’s Privacy Policy:BBC Privacy Policy
5. By providing a completed registration form the Applicant agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions.
6. A condition of entry is that you must be a member of the acting profession but not have attended an accredited drama school (as defined by the National Council for Drama Training), please see clause 21 below.
7. There are three stages, commencing with an NBF audition workshops at the specified date, time and theatre. Successful Applicants will proceed to the next stage of the NBF event, involving solo auditions, at a semi-Finals venue in London. Up to 12 successful applicants will be selected to return to London for the final stage.
8. Selection from the first workshop through to the semi-final is achieved through a collaborative process between BBC Drama producers and the theatre representatives. Participants are assessed for the vocal strengths shown through structured actor workshops: these incorporate a series of exercises focusing on solo auditions and team work. Selection is based on applicants' responsiveness to text, direction and their vocal range.The BBC will select the best two finalists and offer two (2) five-month binding contracts with the Radio Drama Company based in London starting at 21st July 2012. If a winner will not or cannot sign the contract, the next best finalist will be selected as a winner and offered the contract.
9. The BBC will select up to 4 runners up who will be offered one freelance engagement.
10. The BBC reserves the right to provide feedback only to successful Applicants.
11. The BBC may hold Applicants’ details and recordings for a period of 12 months after the NBF 2012 Finals, and may circulate within the Radio Drama production departments for casting purposes CDs of the finalists’ auditions.
12. Applicants consent to being recorded by the BBC where required for the NBF and for recordings made pursuant to this clause being used for all purposes of the NBF 2012 Award, including but not limited to circulation of finalists auditions CDs within the BBC.
13. Applicants are permitted to enter one workshop only. The BBC reserves the right to refuse entry for any reason at its absolute discretion.
14. Previous winners of the NBF Award are not permitted to re-apply.
15. The decisions of the judges are final. Neither correspondence nor discussion shall be entered into.
16. The description of the NBF Award is not binding and may be subject to change. The BBC shall not be obliged to make any award or prize if it does not consider entries to be of a sufficient standard.
17. Entry to the NBF by Applicants is done at their own risk. Attendance by Applicants to any stage of the NBF and travel to and from any such stage is also at the applicant's own risk and the BBC accepts no liability or responsibility in this regard.
18. Any expenses incurred in attending the first stage of the NBF are entirely the Applicant’s responsibility. Applicants selected for the Semi-final or Finals stage will be reimbursed reasonable expenses as advised at the time.
19. The BBC accepts and reserves the right to seek and issue publicity on behalf of the Applicants.
20. The BBC shall not be obliged to make use of any entry and shall not be liable for any loss of publicity or enhancement of reputation.
21. Please note: as we run a talent initiative, the Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award, with NCDT accredited establishments, applications from those who are studying or have graduated from full-time courses in acting, musical theatre or stage management from these accredited colleges are not permitted: ALRA, Arts Educational London Schools, Birmingham School of Acting, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Central School of Speech and Drama, Drama Centre London, Drama Studio London, E15 Acting School, Guildford School of Acting, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, LAMDA, Manchester Metropolitan University, Mountview Theatre School, Oxford School of Drama, Queen Margaret University College, Rose Bruford College, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Also Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (before it merged with Central School of Speech and Drama in 2006). For latest information on accredited colleges, go to http://www.ncdt.co.uk/
22. The BBC reserves the right to alter, amend or cancel the Award process if circumstances so require. Notice of any such event will be posted on bbc.co.uk/soundstart
23. The BBC reserves the right to disqualify any entrant who breaches any of these Terms and Conditions or to withhold or withdraw a prize if in its opinion entries do not reach the required standard.
24. These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.