PLEASE CHECK THE ‘HOW TO APPLY’ PAGE FOR DETAILED APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS 2027 Senior Academy of Country Music Application Completing the entire form is required for your application to go through. 1Select The Course2Applicant Details3Reasons For Applying4Upload Your Photo5 2027 Senior Academy Application FormAPPLICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR ACADEMY 2027 WILL CLOSE ON 21 SEPTEMBER 2026. Please enter all required information. Applications will be assessed by our panel. We will contact you by the email address you have supplied. Course Dates: 4th Jan - 15th Jan 2027.APPLICANT'S INFORMATIONLegal Name* First Last Preferred performance name for publicity (if different to legal name, otherwise leave blank) First Last What will your age be on 4th January 2027?*Date of Birth* DD slash MM slash YYYY Gender* Female Male Non-Binary Prefer not to say The Academy is an LGBTIQA+ ally and we support and encourage applications from members of this community. Our facilities have male, female and non-gendered shared bathrooms.Do you identify as Indigenous?* YES - Aboriginal YES - Torres Strait Islander YES - Other (eg. 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The shirts are unisex sizing, please refer to the sizing guide shown on the AS Colour Staple Tee 5001 which you can find here: https://www.ascolour.com.au/staple-tee-5001/REASONS FOR APPLICATIONPlease select the course you are applying for* Senior Singer/Songwriter/Performer Senior Instrumentalist What kind of performer are you?* Singer Songwriter Instrumentalist All of the above How did you hear about The Academy?Why are you applying for The Academy of country music?*What type of country music do you like and who are some of your favourite artists?*What sub-genre of country music best describes your sound? Contemporary Country Traditional Country Alt Country Bush Ballads and Older style Country Pop Nashville style Bluegrass Folk Country Country Rock Undecided/All of the above Do you have a referral letter? If so, please upload it here (not compulsory).Max. file size: 2 MB.Do you have a letter from an established country music person who knows you and your work? You may have performed, co-written songs or produced some music with them. This is not mandatory but may help your application. SCHOLARSHIPS / ACCOMMODATIONUnless covered by a full scholarship, students are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements however, we occasionally are able to facilitate billets if requested.Have you received a scholarship to attend The Academy? (If so, please advise the name of the scholarship provider)Do you wish to apply for the John Minson Scholarship provided by Tamworth Regional Council? You must reside in the Tamworth LGA to be eligible. Yes No If yes to applying for the John Minson Scholarship, would you require accommodation? Yes No Do you wish to apply for the UNE Indigenous Scholarship? You must identify as Indigenous to be eligible, and preference will be given to those residing in the Tamworth/New England North West region. Yes No If yes to applying for the UNE Scholarship, would you require accommodation? Yes No If a partial or full scholarship becomes available that you would be eligible for, would you like to be considered?* Yes No Explain why you would be a worthy recipient of a scholarship, including why the funding is important to you. Completing this section in no way guarantees you will receive any funding. Please note that funding is not always available each year and those in real need will be prioritised.If available, would you be interested in (free) billeted accommodation (staying with a local family)?* Yes No If yes to the above, please specify any details your hosts may need to know.Eg. smoker, pet allergies etc SKILL LEVELList the instrument/s you play (if any) and indicate your skill level for each instrument below. NB: you don't HAVE to play an instrument to attend but it is preferred.INSTRUMENT TYPE 1SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced INSTRUMENT TYPE 2SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced INSTRUMENT TYPE 3SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced INSTRUMENT TYPE 4SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced INSTRUMENT TYPE 5SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced INSTRUMENT TYPE 6SKILL LEVEL Basic Intermediate Advanced Please describe your level of music theory knowledge/education (eg. are you familiar with the Nashville Numbers system?)*Detail vocal, instrumental and musical theory and/or education you have received in the past. PUBLICITYPlease ensure your file types and sizes are correct before uploading. Preferred file size: 2 MB - 4 MB. Please note that photo/s supplied will be used for future Academy publicity and promotions, and may be used in the graduation program. You must provide at least one photo (headshot preferred - this is not a "selfie") but please also supply a secondary press photo if you have one. We highly recommend having a professional quality headshot taken prior to submitting your application (see examples on our website). If you are accepted into our program, a new headshot may be taken on-ground for the graduation program by our official photographer.UPLOAD YOUR HEADSHOT PHOTO*Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitlePHOTO 1: Must be a HEADSHOT (similar to passport photo in proximity of face to camera, not stylistically). 4 MB max file size. Preferred file type is jpg or png.UPLOAD YOUR PUBLICITY PHOTO*Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, png, gif.FileTitlePHOTO 2: Should be a PUBLICITY photo (suitable for use in print and online media). 4 MB max file size. Preferred file type is jpg or png.Media Permission* Yes No I agree to have my image and name used in media and publicity associated with The Academy. This may include, but not be limited to, sharing photos and video of me on social media platforms, print media, digital media and live-streaming events.Media Location Permission* Yes No I give permission for my town/city to be published alongside my name/photograph in media and publicity associated with The Academy.If you answered "No" to "Media Location Permission" above, please provide an alternative location (eg. a region instead of a town/city)We need a short bio to use for publicity, including in print and social media. No more than 200 words (4 lines is ideal).*Are you interested in a professional photography package (at an extra cost) capturing your time at The Academy? Photographer & package price TBA.* Yes, I'd like more information about the photography package No, I'm not interested in the photography package We usually provide students with the option to purchase a professional photographic package of their time at The Academy. This cost of this (exact cost TBA) will be in addition to your course fees, payable directly to the photographer. Photography packages will include a collection of professionally captured images documenting your journey through The Academy including: ~ Candid shots from workshops, rehearsals, and behind-the-scenes moments ~ Formal and informal group shots with students and mentors ~ Photos of the graduation concert performanceIf your application is successful, will you be staying on for the duration of the Tamworth Country Music Festival?* Yes No If yes to the above, would you like to be considered for performance opportunities during TCMF?* Yes - paid only Yes - unpaid as well (eg. FanZone) N/A - I won't be available CLICK NEXT...then please wait while your photo is uploading. You will be forwarded to the next step once it is complete. UPLOAD YOUR SONG & LYRICSPlease ensure your file types and sizes are correct before uploading. Max file size - 128 MB. File type mp4 or mov only. If taken live at a gig, please ensure we can hear the performance clearly over any background noise. SONGWRITER NOTE: If you are a submitting an original song, please copy and paste your lyrics into the space provided (not required for covers).UPLOAD YOUR VIDEO: upload a 60 second live video of yourself performing with your instrument or a backing track. This can be recorded at home or live at a gig, but must be a true indication of how you sound live (eg. no post production)*Accepted file types: mp4, mov, Max. file size: 128 MB.Max upload size 128 MBPlease list the song title and songwriter/s on your sample.*What instrument (if any) are you playing on your video?(ie vocal, guitar)SONG LYRICSIf you are a submitting an original song, please copy and paste your song lyrics here (not required for covers).Almost there!Have you filled in every part of this Application? PLEASE BE PATIENT...it may take a little while for your files to upload. 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