Cransley’s Got Talent 2026 – Terms & Conditions

By applying to take part in Cransley’s Got Talent 2026 participants agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Eligibility & Applications
1.1 The Event is open to individuals and groups of any size.
1.2 Participants of all ages are welcome. If any member is under 18, a parent/guardian must:
• Provide written consent to participate.
• Parent/guardian must commit to be present during both information day and event.
• Attend the information day, rehearsals, and the Event itself.
1.3 Applications must be submitted by 7th January 2026. Late entries will not be considered.
1.4 A maximum of 10 acts will be selected. The organisers’ decision on selection is final.

2. Commitment & Fundraising
2.1 Each act must pledge to raise a minimum of £500 sponsorship by 19th April 2026.
2.2 Sponsorship must be collected and submitted to Cransley Hospice Trust by the deadline communicated.
2.3 Acts unable to meet the fundraising commitment may not be permitted to perform.

3. Rehearsals & Event Attendance
3.1 All acts must attend the Information Day on Saturday 21st February 2026 At 12pm at The Holiday Inn in Corby.
3.2 Acts must submit up to three preferred song choices by 14th February 2026. Organisers will confirm the allocated performance piece by 21st February 2026. Song allocation is final and designed to avoid inappropriate content and clashing content.
3.3 Acts must be available on Sunday 19th April 2026 from 12pm for full rehearsal and the live Event.
3.4 Failure to attend required sessions may result in disqualification.

4. Performances
4.1 Acts may perform with or without a backing track.
4.2 Requests for use of instruments will be considered on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
4.3 Performances must be suitable for a family audience. Offensive, discriminatory, or unsafe material will not be permitted.

5. Awards & Judging
Four awards will be given:
• Judges’ Choice
• Audience Choice
• Most Tickets Sold
• Highest Fundraiser
The judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

6. Safeguarding & Conduct
6.1 Participants under 18 must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
6.2 All participants are expected to behave respectfully towards organisers, volunteers, judges, fellow contestants, and the audience.
6.3 Any act of aggression, bullying, or unsafe behaviour will result in immediate removal from the Event.

7. Health & Safety
7.1 All participants must comply with venue health & safety regulations.
7.2 Any special requirements (e.g. accessibility needs, equipment requests) must be declared in advance.
7.3 The organisers reserve the right to stop a performance at any time if it is deemed unsafe.

8. Publicity & Media
8.1 By entering, participants consent to photographs, video recordings, and media coverage of their performance being used by Cransley Hospice Trust for promotional, marketing, and fundraising purposes.
8.2 Participants waive any right to payment or royalties for such use.

9. Liability
9.1 Participation is at the individual/group’s own risk.
9.2 The organisers/venue accept no responsibility for loss, theft, or damage to personal property.
9.3 The organisers/venue shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage arising from participation, except in cases of proven negligence.

10. General
10.1 The organisers reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions at any time.
10.2 In the unlikely event of cancellation, fundraising already collected must still be donated to Cransley Hospice Trust.
10.3 Participation in the Event constitutes full acceptance of these Terms & Conditions.