Contest

The contests are one of the main events at Twisters 2014 in Sapporo.
People who want to apply or show their creations in the contests are required to read the following contest rules thoroughly.
Your entries should accompany your Twisters 2014 application.
Sorry but, the entry form will be available soon.

＜Display Contests＞

• Twisters
• One Balloon

＜June 21, 2014＞

• Twist 15
• 3 on 3
• Performance contest (opening round)

＜June 22, 2014＞

• Fashion contest (dress)
• Fashion contest (costume)
• Modeling contest (Original contest in Sapporo)
• Performance contest (championship round)

Fill-out the contest entry form with your Twisters 2014 application.
Contestants must pay an entrance fee.

The artist retains all copyrights for their creations.
The artists must agree to publish their creations photos on the official Twisters 2014 website.
Artists are not allowed to re-create copyrighted creations of other artists.
If the creations don't satisfy the theme or size criteria, the committee withholds the right to refuse acceptance of said creation(s).
The artists themselves must make their own creations completely.
If someone else helps the artists the creations will be disqualified.
Artists must supply own balloons.

This is one of the original contests beginning at our first Twisters event.
All creations must be 80cm x 80cm x 80cm.

• Theme
  SWEET
  
  
• Deadline of Application
  Fri. June 13th, 2014
  
  
• Entry Fee
  1,000yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  25 (entering 1 creation)
  
  
• Drop-off Time
  Sat. June 21st 6:00am - 9:00pm
  ※Drop off your creation with the title and introduction during this time.
  ※Please be thoughtful of other hotel guests while carrying your creation in the hotel.
  
  
• How to exhibit
  Your creations will be displayed with their title and a maximum 100 word introduction then exhibited in the main room.
  ※Your creations will be arranged evenly on a table and visible from front and back.
  As a rule, the staff will remove your creations however, they can be returned to you if you wish.
  
  
• The Duration for the exhibition
  Sat. June 21st 9:00am - 17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am - 15:00pm
  
  
• The Duration for votes
  Sat. June 21st 9:00am ~ 17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am ~ 12:00pm
  
  
• Rules
  Your creations must be made and delivered by you.
  Creations must be 80cm(H)×80cm(W)×80cm(D).
  Creations can be made anywhere and there is no time limit.
  All balloons must be pencil or latex balloons.
  Foil/Deco, Etc. balloons are not allowed.
  Frames and Helium are also not allowed.
  Glue, seals and marker pens are allowed, but overuse could affect your evaluation.
  If using copyrighted characters or celebrities portraits, prior permission is required and you must show the certification to the Twisters 2014 committee.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  Maintenance schedule
  Sat. June 21st 17:30pm - 19:00pm
  Sun. June 22nd 8:00am - 9:00am
  ※You can do maintenance in order to repair your creations. However, if you change or remake your creations after the exhibition, you will be disqualified.
  ※In case of damage caused by an act of God or product flaw during the display period, you must report the fact and repair according to the instructions of the director.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by special judges and public representatives.
  Each representative has one vote to place for their favorite creation.
  There are four special judges. Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as technique, design, theme, originality and quality. Each category has five points, so the total score made by five judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  
  
• Copyrights
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, plaque, 5,000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, plaque, 3000 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, plaque, 1000 pencil balloons.
  
  

You contest representation by one twist balloon.

• Theme
  No theme.
  
  
• Deadline of application
  Fri. June 13th, 2014.
  
  
• Entry Fee
  500yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  25 (entering 1 creation)
  
  
• Drop-off Time
  Sat. June 21st 6:00am ~ 9:00am
  Drop off your creation with the title and introduction during this time.
  
  
• How to exhibit
  Your creations will be displayed with their title and a maximum 100 word introduction then exhibited in the main room.
  Your creations will be arranged evenly on a table and visible from front and back.
  As a rule, the staff will remove your creations however, they can be returned to you if you wish.
  
  
• The Duration for the exhibition
  Sat. June 21st 9:00am - 17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am - 15:00pm
  
  
• The Duration for votes
  Sat. June 21st 9:00am - 17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am - 12:00pm
  
  
• Rules
  Your creations must be made and delivered by you.
  You must use one 260 sized pencil balloon for your creation.
  You can cut the balloon into pieces and use them.
  You are allowed to use a pen.
  The other decorations or tools are not allowed.
  Creations can be made anywhere and there is no time limit.
  It's possible to use the main room from 7:00am ~ 8:00am on Sat. June 21st.
  You can't do maintenance.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by special judges and public representatives.
  Each representative has one vote to place for their favorite creation.
  There are four special judges.
  Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as technique, design, originality and quality.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by five judges will be on a 20-point scale.
  
  
• The copyright
  The copyright of the creations of the contest belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, medal, 500 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, medal, 300 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, medal, 100 pencil balloons.
  
  

Competition for 15 minutes! The shortest contest in this event!
Don't miss the creations and the performances for 15 minutes!

• Theme
  SWEET
  
  
• Deadline of application
  Fri. June 13th 2014.
  
  
• Entry Fee
  500yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  15
  
  
• Schedule
  The Twist 15 contest will be held just after the opening ceremony on Sat. June 21st 2014.
  We will take attendance in front of the main stage at 9:30am and give you instructions about the contest program and rules.
  
  
• Just after the MC gives a signal, the 15-minutes time limit contest starts.
  You might be asked questions during creating.
  
  
• Rules
  ●Time limit is 15 minutes.
  Pumps to blow up balloons must be manual or foot-operated.
  You can't process balloons before the contest starts.
  You can arrange your balloons, pump, scissors or your tools on the contest table.
  You must use twist or rubber balloons. You can't use foil or deco balloons.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  The judges and participants can watch your twisting during the contest.
  If using copyrighted characters or celebrities portraits, prior permission is required and you must show the certification to the Twisters 2014 committee.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by four special judges and the audience.
  We will set up a voting area and the audience has voting rights.
  Each audience member has three votes.
  Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as technique, performance, theme, originality and quality.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by four judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  
  
• The copyright
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, medal, 1000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, medal, 500 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, medal, 200 pencil balloons.
  
  

• Theme
  SWEET
  
  
• Deadline of application
  Fri. June 13th 2014.
  
  
• Entry Fee
  3000yen per a team ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  8 teams
  When entries are more than 8 teams, we will screen through your designs and decide the contestants.
  
  
• Schedule
  You must get together in the main room at 12:00pm on Sat. June 21st.
  
  
• Preparation
  After instructions, you must arrange your balloons and tools in place and wait until staff gives a starting signal.
  You can create from 12:30pm - 15:30pm.
  After you finish, put a plate with the title and introduction and leave.
  
  
• The Duration for the exhibition
  Sat. June 21st 15:30pm - 17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am ~ 15:00am
  
  
• The Duration for votes
  Sat. June 21st 15:30pm~17:30pm
  Sun. June 22nd 9:00am ~ 12:00pm
  
  
• Rules
  Three pre-registered members make up a team.
  Replacement of the members is not allowed except for an emergency case.
  When an emergency case happens on the contest day, substitutes may be admitted, but it's by the director's decision.
  Pre-registered members can take a rest anytime.
  Please make sure to stay adequately hydrated during creating.
  Creations must be 200cm (H) x 150cm (W) x 150cm (D)
  Creations are made in front of the public.
  The judges and the audience can watch the artists create.
  You can't inflate or cut balloons, make a knot and so on before the contest starts.
  Stands and poles (up to 200cm) are allowed however, you must supply them yourself.
  You must use twist or rubber balloons. You can't use foil or deco balloons.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  Silk guts, wires, seals and pens are allowed but overuse could affect your evaluation.
  You must report the materials you use for your creations on the same paper as the title and introduction.
  Each team can use one electric blower. Other types of blowers are allowed but you must report what kind you use.
  Un-desirable designs are not allowed.
  If you harm other contestants or other creations, talk too loud or cause trouble, you will be disqualified.
  You can answer interview questions by judges or media but speaking with the audience is not allowed.
  You must not cheat and or give the audience any gifts as you will lose points or be disqualified.
  We will announce to the audience not to talk to the contestants, ask for some gifts or disturb them during creating.
  In case of damage caused by an act of God or product flaw during the display period, you must report the fact and repair according to the instructions of the director.
  If using copyrighted characters or celebrities portraits, prior permission is required and you must show the certification to the Twisters 2014 committee.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  You can do maintenance with a staff present, decided by the director.
  
  
• How to exhibit
  Your creations will be displayed with their title and a maximum 200 word introduction then exhibited in the main room.
  Your creations will be arranged evenly on a table and visible from front and back.
  As a rule, the staff will remove your creations however, they can be returned to you if you wish.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by special judges and public representatives.
  Each representative has one vote to place for their favorite creation.
  There are four special judges. Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as technique, design, theme, teamwork and quality.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by five judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  
  
• Copyrights
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, medal, 2000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, medal, 1000 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, medal, 500 pencil balloons.
  
  

• Theme
  We will announce on the contest day.
  
  
• Deadline of Application
  Fri. June 13th, 2014
  
  
• Entry Fee
  500yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Pre-condition for applying
  Attending the final party
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  15
  
  
• Schedule
  We'll give you instructions at the final party on Sun. June 22nd.
  
  
• After the instructions, when you hear the starting signal then begin creating.
  The time limit is 15 minutes.
  We'll give you a short interview during creating.
  
  
• Rules
  You can't use any electric tool, glue or frame.
  Pumps to blow up balloons must be manual or foot-operated.
  You can't process balloons before the contest starts.
  You can arrange your balloons, pump, scissors or your tools on the contest table.
  You must use twist or rubber balloons.
  You can't use round, foil or deco balloons.
  You must supply your own balloons.
  You can use balloons you have with you. All balloon colors ok but white balloons must be used in every creation.
  The judges and participants can watch your twisting at the contest.
  We'll announce the theme at the contest. You look at the theme, and then you start creating.
  The contestant's creation that best represents the theme will be the winner.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by four special judges and all participants at the final party.
  Each participant has three votes.
  Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as technique, performance, theme, originality and quality.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by four judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  
  
• Copyrights
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, medal, 1000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, medal, 500 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, medal, 200 pencil balloons.
  
  

• Theme
  No theme
  
  
• Deadline of Application
  Fri. June 13th, 2014
  
  
• Entry Fee
  2000yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  12
  When entries are more than 12 people, we will choose 12 contestants through prior examination by paper and video.
  
  
• Rehearsal
  Contestants for the opening round have a rehearsal from 7:00am to 9:00pm on Sat. June 21st in the main room.
  Contestants who make it to the championship round have a rehearsal from 19:30pm to 21:00pm on Sat. June 21st in the main room.
  
  
• Schedule of the opening round: Sat. June 21st in the main room
  15:00pm: Assembly
  15:10pm - 15:30pm: Preparation
  15:45pm: Transfer to a main room
  16:00pm - 18:00pm: The opening round
  
  
• Rules of the opening round
  Preparation time is two minutes, performance for five minutes and pulling out for two minutes by yourselves.
  When you run past the time limit, you will be stopped by a signal.
  You may result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  You must not eat and drink during the performance and have alcohol before the performance.
  Dangerous performances, helium and any liquid are not allowed.
  You can use the other tools but overuse could affect your evaluation.
  Judges give importance not to the creation itself but to the quality of the performance.
  It's better to use twist balloons than other balloons.
  If using copyrighted characters or celebrities portraits, prior permission is required and you must show the certification to the Twisters 2014 committee.
  You must supply your own balloons or tools.
  You can use a pin microphone.
  Only CDs can be used for BGM. (not iPhones or MP3 players) Once turned on, the CD can only be turned off at the end of the performance.
  You can't adjust the light.
  You can use the greenroom from 15:00pm until the contest ends.
  
  
• Judgment of the opening round
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by four special judges and the audience.
  We will set up a voting area and audiences who are there can have the voting right.
  Each audience has three votes.
  Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as story, vision, impact, originality and performance.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by four judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  Top four contestants advance to the championship round.
  We will post the results at the entrance of the main room by 19:30pm on Sat. June 21st.
  
  
• Schedule of the championship round: Sat. June 22nd at the main room
  15:00pm: Assembly in the Sunset Room on the second floor.
  15:30pm: Transfer to the main room.
  16:00pm: The final party starts.
  16:30pm - 17:30pm: Performance contest championship round is during the final party.
  
  
• Rules of the championship round
  Your performance time is 10minutes.
  Staff helps your preparation and pulling out.
  If you run past the time limit, you will be stopped by a signal.
  The other rules conform to the rules of the opening round.
  You must supply your own balloons or tools.
  You can borrow a pin microphone.
  Only CDs can be used for BGM. (not iPhones or MP3 players) Once turned on, the CD can only be turned off at the end of the performance.
  You can't adjust the light.
  
  
• Judgment of the championship round
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by four special judges and all participants at the final party.
  Each judge pays attention to one aspect, such as story, vision, impact, originality and expression.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by five judges will be on a 25-point.
  
  
• Copyrights
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, plaque, 3,000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, plaque, 2000 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, plaque, 1000 pencil balloons.
  
  

• Theme
  No theme
  
  
• Deadline of Application
  Fri. June 13th, 2014
  
  
• Entry Fee
  1000yen ( no refund )
  
  
• Maximum Contestants
  No limited
  
  
• Dressing Room
  The Sunset Room on the second floor for women.
  The side room of the main stage on the first floor for men.
  
  
• Schedule
  Contestants for both Dress section and Costume section must get together at 11:30pm on Sun. June 22nd in each dressing room.
  
  
• We will take attendance in the dressing rooms.
  You must meet there wearing your dress or costume.
  
  
• Preparation
  We will give you instructions and then move to the contest room through the back corridor.
  Costume contest starts first then Dress contest starts.
  Women start first; men stand by beside the stage.
  
  
• Go to the center of the stage one by one and give a presentation for one minute.
  Only CDs can be used for BGM. (not iPhones or MP3 players) Once turned on, the CD can only be turned off at the end of the performance.
  
  
• Rules
  Your dress or costume must be 250cm(H) x 150cm(W) x 150cm(D) when you put it on.
  Your dress or costume must be removable and a model must walk putting it on.
  Your creations must be made by only you but can be delivered by anyone else.
  A model can be the artist or someone else.
  When the artist is a model, only one person can enter the dressing room and help put it on.
  You can use twist and rubber balloons.
  You can use wire, frame, flower tape, glue, seal or pens.
  Helium and foil/deco balloons are not allowed.
  Creations can be made anywhere.
  You can use any electric tools however, power sources are limited.
  Please bring manual or battery powered tools in case there is a reduction of power.
  You must supply your balloons and tools.
  If using copyrighted characters or celebrities portraits, prior permission is required and you must show the certification to the Twisters 2014 committee.
  
  
• Disqualification
  May result if you break these rules or deviate from the theme or your creations are deemed un-desirable.
  
  
• How to exhibit
  Your creations will be displayed in the main room.
  As a rule, the staff will remove your creations however, they can be returned to you if you wish.
  You can do maintenance in order to repair your creations anytime.
  
  
• Judgment
  The prizes will be ranked by the total score made by four special judges and the audience.
  We will set up a voting area and the audience who are there can have the voting right.
  The audience can vote after the contest.
  Each special judge for the fashion sections pays attention to one aspect, such as quality, technique, design, beauty and originality.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by four judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  You can do performances during the fashion show however, the performance isn't judged.
  Each special judge for the costume section pays attention to one aspect, such as performance, technique, originality, impact and quality one by one.
  Each category has five points, so the total score made by four judges will be on a 25-point scale.
  
  
• Copyrights
  The copyrights of the creations belong to the artist.
  Twisters 2014 committee will use the photos of your creations on its website.
  
  
• Award
  First Place: Certificate, plaque, 3,000 pencil balloons.
  Second Place: Certificate, plaque, 2000 pencil balloons.
  Third Place: Certificate, plaque, 1000 pencil balloons.