Rules & Policies
Everything you need to know before you perform. Please read through these guidelines carefully before submitting your entry.
📌 All entrants, studios, parent helpers and volunteers are expected to have read and understood these documents prior to the festival. If you have a question not covered here, get in touch with the committee.
KEY DOCUMENTS
Read Before You enter
These documents cover everything you need to know - from competition rules to safeguarding requirements.
All entrants, studios, parent helpers and volunteers are expected to have read and understood these documents prior to the festival. Questions? Get in touch with the committee.
Festival Rules 2026
Age groups, time limits, music submission requirements, costume guidelines, adjudication criteria, awards and conduct expectations for all entrants.
Child Safe Policy
WWCC requirements, change room rules, photography and filming restrictions, parent helper guidelines, the 11 National Child Safe Standards and how to report a concern.
Privacy Policy
How WGDF collects, stores and uses personal information in accordance with Australian privacy law.
Code of Conduct
Expected behaviour from all participants, parents, teachers, volunteers and spectators at WGDF events.
Can't find what you're looking for?
Our committee is happy to answer questions before the festival. Get in touch and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.