Okay, important note through from the photographer. It is key that all speakers are dressed with hair and makeup done for the dress rehearsal. The photographer will be taking photos during your rehearsal, and you will need to look like you will be in the event later in the day.

If you have any tips for your fellow TEDx speakers add them in the comments below. I know you will all have little things you do that work for you, which might help someone else...

Updates on a couple of questions asked. Time in the Concert Chamber for Speakers: - Thursday morning this week is clear and speakers are welcome to drop in. The stage will not be set (as it's vocal exams happening this week) but the team can do a basic stage wash and face-light to give them a sense of being 'under lights'. Rehearsals: - Dress Rehearsals will be from 1pm on the day of the event and we will also be doing photography during this session (as we did last year). This is the same for both Hamilton and Tauranga. Each speaker will do a full run-through, but be aware that stage set up and lighting/audio will be tested and adjusted throughout. Also be sure to send me any slides you need this week.

Hello Chris. You had mentioned previously that there are some tickets set aside for the family and friends of speakers to attend the TEDx event at which they are presenting. Can you please confirm that this is the case and, if so, how many tickets are available for each speaker?

Thanks for the videos Chris. I have a very specific question about dress. I am having an Austen dress made (plain blue and meets all the requirements with no pattern or sparkle) and a matching belt for the mike pack. Are you able to tell me the width of the clip for the battery back so that my dressmaker can leave the right gap for this on the belt? (Any excuse for a new frock!)