There's already some great advice on here. I'm not sure about the standing in a corner thing though - I know if my sound bounces back at me too much...
I'm pretty sure its NOT going to be a Ball fest next year....
the smart money's on St Magnus for the top section, and the last Eric Ball anniversary...
fair point, I just think your conclusions are making some pretty big assumptions - for example, its a massive leap from a lack of ads on the website...
I agree it seems a strange rule (you'd like to think contest organisers want to make it easier for bands to take part, not harder), but I also don't...