This category recognises the contribution of a writer, performer or production team involved in all aspects of drama production for radio – from a one-off play or reading, to a series or radio serial.
Who Can Enter
Entries can be made by licensed analogue and digital terrestrial commercial and public service radio stations operating on the island of Ireland. Entries must have originated from and been first broadcast on the island of Ireland.
Independent radio producers are eligible to enter but must present proof of transmission by the relevant qualifying station. In addition to the maximum of 5 entries which each station is permitted to submit in each category, independent producers may submit one entry per category on the payment of the €100 euro entry fee. Proof of broadcast from a qualifying station must be submitted with all independent entries.
Please note that all entries must be signed off by the Station Manager or Head.
Entry Requirements and Conditions of Entry
The programme from which your entry is extracted must have been broadcast within the validity period 1st June 2018 to 31st May 2019.
Include a one-off broadcast or one that is part of a series or serial. The one-off broadcast or the one part of a series or serial selected for entry may be included in full. There is no time restriction. Scripts are not required.
Telescoping in and out of music tracks, ad breaks and information segments is permitted. All other programme material should be included in full. Permitted edit points should be marked by a 2 seconds dead air without any other indicators being added.
Additional post-production audio material such as voice links, introductions or sign-offs are not permitted i.e. do not use voice links, stings, music beds or other post-produced elements. Judges are specifically instructed to disqualify should this occur.
The entry must be supported by a 250 word paragraph. The online entry form is designed to only permit a maximum of 250 words. A running order is not required for this category.
You must now go to rules for rules regarding Submitting Broadcast Material and Submitting Written Material.
How Do I Enter This Category
Once you have read all the entry requirements and conditions of entry for this category, and have finalised your audio entry, go to Enter Online and register (if you haven’t already done so). Then complete the entry form for this category and upload your audio entry. Click on Save to Later. This allows you to edit, print draft copies, delete or update your entry right up to the closing date (June 27th 2019).
The audio entry should be contained in is one MP3 file of no more than 55MB in size.
Judging Criteria for this Category
Judges will look at the following criteria in descending order of importance
Value: how the drama entertains, informs and stimulates the audience
Creativity: Judges will be looking for innovation, originality and novelty
Production: This relates to the technical side of the entry, the production process itself. Is the chosen piece well-produced? Is quality evident? Are sound effects used appropriately? Is incidental music well placed and appropriate to the mood/atmosphere being conveyed?
Presentation: How the drama is presented? Is it well scripted? Is it polished and professional? Does the entry run smoothly?
