CRITERIA

• There is a maximum of twenty (20) drummers and/or musicians for all group drumming/music performances.
• Each drumming entry will consist of two portions: Basic Pehe and a choreographed piece.
• Drumming entries must play at least five (5) of the following seven (7) during the basic pehe portion of their presentation: Paea, Pahae, Takoto, Bora Bora, Hitoto, Puarata and Tiare Taporo.
• If other traditional beats are to be used to fulfill this requirement please submit an original drumming audio recording and documentation of its viability along with application and fees.
• Although there is no penalty for attire, proper attire is encouraged.

TIME LIMIT

• Drumming Time Limit: 5 - 10 Minutes.
• Time begins when the Ra’atira speaks or when the drumming, music or dance begins. Time ends when the last performer finishes his/her performance. 

The penalty for going over the time limit or under the minimum time limit is 25 points for each 5 minutes beyond the allotted time.

FACT SHEETS (Optional)

You may submit six (6) sets of fact sheets by the end of registration on Saturday, February 21st, no later than 9:00am. The following must be included:

• Name of Pupu ʻOri (Group)
• Name of Raʻatira (Group Director)
• Name of ʻOteʻa, Aparima, and/or ʻAhuroa piece.
• Words and translations for each song used.
• The story or research behind the selection.
• A brief outline of the choreography, costume, and the theme used.