47th Annual Royal Fiddlers’ Contest
When: Wednesday, March 30, 2022 – 7:00 p.m.
Venue: Manitoba Hydro Amphitheatre
Location: Keystone Centre, 1175-18th Street, Brandon, Manitoba
Rules & Regulations (All Classes):
- Pre-registration is encouraged. All participants will receive a Royal Manitoba Winter Fair special edition lapel pin;
- Gate admission to the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is your entry fee into the contest;
$22 Adult 18-64, $20 senior 65+, $20 youth 13-17, $9.45 child 6-12, child 5 and under free
Children aged 6-12 can print a free gate admission before March 27, 2022. - The order of play will be the reversed order of registration;
- Warmup area will be available before the contest from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m.
- In the case of an incident beyond the player’s control (broken string, power failure, etc.) replaying will be allowed at the judges’ discretion;
- Judges’ decisions are final, and judges will not be required to explain standings.
Old-Time Fiddle Classes
Contestants may play in one of the following:
- Novice 10 & under: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25 — Sponsored by: Ted Good Music
- Youth 11 to 16: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25 — Sponsored by: Creasy Hot Tubs & Billiards
- Adult 17 & older: 1st prize $150, 2nd prize $100, 3rd prize $75 — Sponsored by: Forman Honda
- Seniors 60 & older: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25 — Sponsored by: Adam’s Funeral Home
- Open (any age): 1st prize $300, 2nd prize $200, 3rd prize $100 — Sponsored by: FYidoctors
Additional info:
- Consolation prizes of $10 for participants in the Novice & Youth classes;
- Contestants must play an Old-Time waltz, a jig, and a reel in that order;
- Contestants will be judged on timing, tempo, tone, technique, and overall accuracy;
- Contestants may use one accompanist of their choice. A piano and accompaniment will be provided if required.
Métis-Style Fiddle Classes
Proudly Sponsored by the Manitoba Métis Federation—Southwest Region
- Novice 10 & under: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25
- Youth 11 to 16: 1st prize $75, 2nd prize $50, 3rd prize $25
- Adult 17 & older: 1st prize $150, 2nd prize $100, 3rd prize $75
Additional info:
- Contestants must play two tunes of their choice;
- Contestants must sit on a chair (provided) and keep time with their feet;
- Contestants will be judged on timing, Métis-style, and danceability.
Trophy Awards
- Provincial Exhibition RMWF Annual Trophy
- Kiwanis Club of Brandon Annual Trophy — Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Brandon
- Best Old-Time Waltz by a Novice or Youth (16 years of age & under) — Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Brandon
Thank you to our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Southwest Region
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Forman Honda
Ted Good Music
Adam’s Funeral Home
Creasy Hot Tubs & Billiards
Reesor’s Jewellery
Bronze Sponsors
Violins by Anton
Faders Music
Grayson Ross
Kiwanis Club of Brandon (in member of Sarge Doug Meadows)