aapc pinup
LIVE COMPETITION
Entries Open *23 Jan 2023
Entries Close
Grand Finals November 19th 2022 (SA)
ONLINE COMPETITION
Online Entries Open July 1st
Online Entries Close October 30th
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
There are 3 sections to AAPC Pinup; the new online format competitions (2 available) and a full live parade show. The live shows will consist of online heats and a Grand Final in South Australia.
All parts to the competition are judged by a panel, according to the judging criteria set.
HOW TO ENTER
LIVE SHOW
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $50 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful.
When submitting an entry, competitors may elect to enter whichever state heat (IE: SA or VIC) they prefer. Competitors may enter more than one state heat but a fee is payable per state entered.
After submission, applications are reviewed and a confirmation email sent to successful finalists with registration forms for the events. Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff
ONLINE ONLY
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form including entry video via google forms, $25 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
After submission, When entries close, applications are reviewed and will be judged.
“Themed Online” entries must be a “holiday” or “character” submission.
Photograph sections – Casual/Everyday & Personality
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
- Preparatory Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Preparatory Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrants can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Premier Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Premier Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Dapper Dude
Category for male or indentifying entrants, Any age.
- Perfect Pinup Pair (Couples category)
Entrant styling can be in the classic 20s-60s era; or modern 70s onwards influence. Tattoos acceptable in this division.
Pinup Pageant competition (annual live parades)
Entries open to female and male competitors, and pairs.
First round is heats – where the top placing competitors will move through to finals.
In heats competitors will be asked to present 2 “looks”. Casual everyday and Themed “Personality” outfit. Each parade will be subject to a “Pose off” at the completion of each parade.
Finals will have additional talent section.
A “Pose off” is where all competitors are on stage at the same time. Competitors are required to hold a pose (completely still) for 60 seconds.
Talent sections in finals are 90secs – 2.5 mins time limit. A talent can be anything you are good at/want to show off! We’ve had magic acts, dance displays, a baking tutorial, breaking out of handcuffs and martial arts. Think of what you do in your spare time, or something you love to do… and show the judges!
Pinup Online competition
Entries open to female and male competitors & pairs
Competitors will be asked to present 2 “looks” via image. Casual everyday and Themed “Personality” outfit.
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus technical skill and ability.
Judging criteria
Posing Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique?
Poise & Confidence How confident is the model? Display good posture and body awareness?
Styling Costuming, Props appropriation, Cohesion
Capture (of image) Do they make you stop and look (for the right reasons)? Is it clear, in focus?
Concept Refers to originality, costuming/theme
Adhere to era/division Does it fit the 20s-60s theme, or is it high modern couture? Appropriation
Overall Uniqueness, X factor, Stage presence, Audience engagement.
**Talent Is it entertaining? Do you learn a little about the pinup?
Entries Open *23 Jan 2023
Entries Close
Grand Finals November 19th 2022 (SA)
ONLINE COMPETITION
Online Entries Open July 1st
Online Entries Close October 30th
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
There are 3 sections to AAPC Pinup; the new online format competitions (2 available) and a full live parade show. The live shows will consist of online heats and a Grand Final in South Australia.
All parts to the competition are judged by a panel, according to the judging criteria set.
HOW TO ENTER
LIVE SHOW
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $50 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful.
When submitting an entry, competitors may elect to enter whichever state heat (IE: SA or VIC) they prefer. Competitors may enter more than one state heat but a fee is payable per state entered.
After submission, applications are reviewed and a confirmation email sent to successful finalists with registration forms for the events. Registration forms must be received at latest 2 weeks before the events. This is to ensure we can process all documents and send the appropriate information to each staff
ONLINE ONLY
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form including entry video via google forms, $25 application fee and supply 1 professional photograph for promotions. All pieces of application must be completed for the entry to be deemed successful (Application fees are per entry) Late entries will not be accepted.
After submission, When entries close, applications are reviewed and will be judged.
“Themed Online” entries must be a “holiday” or “character” submission.
Photograph sections – Casual/Everyday & Personality
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
- Preparatory Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Preparatory Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 18-39 in age. Entrants can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Premier Classique Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrant styling must be in the 20s-60s era. No exposed tattoos or modernized versions will be accepted in this category.
- Premier Contemporary Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Can include 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos encouraged.
- Dapper Dude
Category for male or indentifying entrants, Any age.
- Perfect Pinup Pair (Couples category)
Entrant styling can be in the classic 20s-60s era; or modern 70s onwards influence. Tattoos acceptable in this division.
Pinup Pageant competition (annual live parades)
Entries open to female and male competitors, and pairs.
First round is heats – where the top placing competitors will move through to finals.
In heats competitors will be asked to present 2 “looks”. Casual everyday and Themed “Personality” outfit. Each parade will be subject to a “Pose off” at the completion of each parade.
Finals will have additional talent section.
A “Pose off” is where all competitors are on stage at the same time. Competitors are required to hold a pose (completely still) for 60 seconds.
Talent sections in finals are 90secs – 2.5 mins time limit. A talent can be anything you are good at/want to show off! We’ve had magic acts, dance displays, a baking tutorial, breaking out of handcuffs and martial arts. Think of what you do in your spare time, or something you love to do… and show the judges!
Pinup Online competition
Entries open to female and male competitors & pairs
Competitors will be asked to present 2 “looks” via image. Casual everyday and Themed “Personality” outfit.
First place in each division will be awarded to the competitor who demonstrates the highest level of poise, sound knowledge of styling plus technical skill and ability.
Judging criteria
Posing Is the model comfortable? Is it a complimentary pose? Standard or unique?
Poise & Confidence How confident is the model? Display good posture and body awareness?
Styling Costuming, Props appropriation, Cohesion
Capture (of image) Do they make you stop and look (for the right reasons)? Is it clear, in focus?
Concept Refers to originality, costuming/theme
Adhere to era/division Does it fit the 20s-60s theme, or is it high modern couture? Appropriation
Overall Uniqueness, X factor, Stage presence, Audience engagement.
**Talent Is it entertaining? Do you learn a little about the pinup?
