aapc pinup
TIMELINE (Calendar competition not included)
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close 5 weeks prior to each state competition (dates to be confirmed)
Qld live heat (to be confirmed) June 6th
NSW live heat (to be confirmed) June 27th
SA live heat (to be confirmed) July 25th
VIC live heat (to be confirmed) August 21st
Online Entries Open June 1st
Online Entries Close October 31st
Grand Finals October 10th (SA)
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
There are 3 sections to AAPC Pinup; the monthly calendar contest, the new online format and a full live parade show. The live shows will consist of state heats (where possible) 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
Calendar contest (monthly)
Submission of image for each month is via a google form with upload of photo.
Applications will open on the first of every month and close 2-3 days before the end of the month for judging.
LIVE SHOW
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $40 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.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
Pinup Princess - Calendar competition (each month)
NO DIVISIONS. Themes are set each month by the competition; images must fit this theme.
Pinup Pageant - annual competition
- Rockabilly Rebel Junior Miss & Junior Mr (live competition, Grand final only)
Category for little ones. Ages 6-16. Styling can be traditional or modern.
- 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.
- 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 Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrants can include 20s-60s or 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos accepted.
- 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 Princess Calendar Girl competition (each month)
18+ entrants only.
Photos submitted must adhere to the outline and concept in the monthly theme as set out in the document available with the entry form. (This will also be announced through the competition media each month)
* Each month we will select a photo that will represent that month in a calendar printed at the end of each year.
Months are to be themed in advance and photos submitted must adhere to this theme & concept ideas.
* Entries will open in December for the following calendar year.
* Entries submitted are to be online, accompanied by an image.
* Agreement from both parties (Photographer & Model) to submit image is required.
* Neither the model nor photographer will be compensated for use for the photo, all costs will go towards printing and postage of calendars and books.
* Winners will be determined by judges vote for monthly winners.
Pinup Pageant competition (annual live parades)
Entries open to female and male competitors, and pairs. Juniors have a separated competition.
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?
Scoring Breakdowns
MONTHLY CALENDAR // ONLINE
Posing/Poise/15
Concept/Styling/15
Capture/15
Adhere/Appropriate/5
Overall/10
Total/60
HEATS
Casual Parade/40
Poise - 10
Styling - 10
Era- 5
Pose #1 - 10
Concept and Xfactor-5
Personality Parade/40
Concept and Xfactor-5
Poise - 10
Styling - 10
Era- 5
Pose #1 - 10
FINALS
Casual Parade/40
Personality Parade/40
Talent /20
Entries Open February 1st 2021
Entries Close 5 weeks prior to each state competition (dates to be confirmed)
Qld live heat (to be confirmed) June 6th
NSW live heat (to be confirmed) June 27th
SA live heat (to be confirmed) July 25th
VIC live heat (to be confirmed) August 21st
Online Entries Open June 1st
Online Entries Close October 31st
Grand Finals October 10th (SA)
Juniors show October 17th (SA)
ABOUT THE COMPETITION
There are 3 sections to AAPC Pinup; the monthly calendar contest, the new online format and a full live parade show. The live shows will consist of state heats (where possible) 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
Calendar contest (monthly)
Submission of image for each month is via a google form with upload of photo.
Applications will open on the first of every month and close 2-3 days before the end of the month for judging.
LIVE SHOW
To enter, Contestants are required to submit an application form via google forms, $40 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.
DIVISION BREAKDOWNS
Pinup Princess - Calendar competition (each month)
NO DIVISIONS. Themes are set each month by the competition; images must fit this theme.
Pinup Pageant - annual competition
- Rockabilly Rebel Junior Miss & Junior Mr (live competition, Grand final only)
Category for little ones. Ages 6-16. Styling can be traditional or modern.
- 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.
- 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 Pinup
Category for females or identifying, 40+ in age. Entrants can include 20s-60s or 70s onwards influence in their styling; Modern and rockabilly accepted. Exposed tattoos accepted.
- 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 Princess Calendar Girl competition (each month)
18+ entrants only.
Photos submitted must adhere to the outline and concept in the monthly theme as set out in the document available with the entry form. (This will also be announced through the competition media each month)
* Each month we will select a photo that will represent that month in a calendar printed at the end of each year.
Months are to be themed in advance and photos submitted must adhere to this theme & concept ideas.
* Entries will open in December for the following calendar year.
* Entries submitted are to be online, accompanied by an image.
* Agreement from both parties (Photographer & Model) to submit image is required.
* Neither the model nor photographer will be compensated for use for the photo, all costs will go towards printing and postage of calendars and books.
* Winners will be determined by judges vote for monthly winners.
Pinup Pageant competition (annual live parades)
Entries open to female and male competitors, and pairs. Juniors have a separated competition.
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?
Scoring Breakdowns
MONTHLY CALENDAR // ONLINE
Posing/Poise/15
Concept/Styling/15
Capture/15
Adhere/Appropriate/5
Overall/10
Total/60
HEATS
Casual Parade/40
Poise - 10
Styling - 10
Era- 5
Pose #1 - 10
Concept and Xfactor-5
Personality Parade/40
Concept and Xfactor-5
Poise - 10
Styling - 10
Era- 5
Pose #1 - 10
FINALS
Casual Parade/40
Personality Parade/40
Talent /20
