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Melbourne Gang Show develops confidence, teamwork, self-discipline, personal organisation and lots more. It offers an outlet for the creativity of youth members and provides a tremendous public showcase for Guiding and Scouting.
Both Guides and Scouts can use Gang Show as part of their training in the performing arts and put the skills they learn towards their involvement in the Australian Guide Program and the Scout, Venturer and Rover Award Schemes. Guides and Scouts can also use Gang Show to fulfil the requirements of the Skills component of the Bronze, Silver or Gold levels of the Duke of Edinburgh Award.Girl Guides
Girl Guides can use Gang Show as part of a number of badges including The Arts Create-a-Challenge and The Arts Achieve-a-Challenge Badges. Girls 14 years and older can use Gang Show as part of the Arts Focus either on its own or as part of their Queen's Guide Award.
As with all badges, girls should discuss their challenge and plans with their peer unit prior to beginning the badge and also discuss their intentions with the Girl Guide representative at Gang Show and the Queen's Guide Coordinator if undertaking The Arts Focus.
Scouts can use Gang Show for either their ‘Entertainers’ or ‘Performing Arts ‘ badges. Certificates will be issued detailing areas of the award achieved.
The front page of a Scout’s record book should be filled in prior to it being presented for signing.
Venturers
Venturers can use Gang Show for Expressions I or Expressions II (if they want to experience the technical side of Gang Show in addition to being on stage) or Pursuits I & II (uncommon, but easily pursued through the technical side of the show. Ensure the Unit Council is approached before using Gang Show for Pursuits).
The front page of a Venturer’s record book must be filled in prior to it being presented for signing. Record books with the front page not filled in will be returned to the Venturer unsigned.
Award Scheme Proposals will only be needed if it is a Unit Council requirement.
Rovers should contact their Region Rover Council regarding the Council’s Award Scheme requirements before considering any Award Scheme work.
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Guides and Scouts considering using Melbourne Gang Show as part of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme should consult with their auspicing body. If the proposal is agreed to, all dates (including application, interview, rehearsals and performances) are to be recorded in the member’s record book prior to the book being presented for signing.
If you're planning on joining Gang Show, ensure you register your intent to use it for any Badge Work as early as possible to make sure you meet all the requirements of the Award. More details will be given to you once you join the Gang!