MODEL PROGRAMMES

Radio Record, Volume VII, Issue 4, 4 August 1933, Page 4

MODEL PROGRAMMES

Musical Comedy Section Is Next To Close EEN interest is being shown througbout the Dominion in the series of model programme competitions inaugurated by the ‘‘Radio Record."’ The entries for the first two competitions came from every part of New Zealand, and are a tangible expression of opinion from listeners as to what they consider the ideal type of programme for broadcasting. Entries for the third competition of the series close on Saturday next, August 5; competitors are required to submit what, in their opinion, would be a model musical comedy programme, to occupy two hours in performance. There is no necessity to provide for two hours of -musical entertainment, as a title for suggested tat! + some subject relating to musical comedy, or the theatre in general, may be introduced,. such talk to occupy 20 minutes of the duration of the programme. The remaining types of programme in the series, with the closing dates of entries, are as followi--A miscellaneous classical programme (Aug. 19); an operatic classical programme (Sept. 2); an orchestral and instrumtental classical] programme (Sept. 16); a recital programme by individual artists, not exceeding four in number (Sept. 30); a "theme’’ programme, i.e, a story..or recital, with appropriate musical numbers interspersed (Oct. 14); a one-hour dance programme (old or modern), (Oct. 28): a one-hour children’s session (Nov. 11). _ A prize of One Guinea is awarded to the competitor submitting the programme which, in» the opinion of the judges, is considered the most suitable for broadcasting.