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The issue as I read, is that you need a vast amount of gear in a small space, with no professional assistance etc.
To suggest "it can't be done" is not the issue - you have taken on a difficult task by any measure.
To make life easier - I wonder you don't get a GoPro with head-band attachment - there are look-alike/cheaper version so you'll be spending about £50.
Some models have microphones and as you won't need the underwater-spec the "open" housing should be fine. Don't expect great quality... but if you get close to the person speaking, then external noises may be less of an issue.
The downside of GP's is the wide-lens can't focus - but unless you are very close this won't show much..... If it's on a head-band, you need to avoid shaking your head - move about like a studio-camera (slowly). BTW these usually take a microSD card which you should Format in the camera . . . . do some "trials" and check how this can be put on the Mac computer.... well before the Event. You'll need a spare battery Charger and maybe a second 32G card.
Didn't understand that "Garage recording"... if you mean a solid-state voice/music recorder, which you have - then use it - People understand having a microphone thrusted - and may help them collect thoughts before speaking. Watch the level though - once overloaded you can't recover . . . most recorders have an "Auto-Gain" feature which might help.
You might tell the person how interesting that was - but could be shortened in the EDIT - so can they give it in a nutshell.... This technique may save a lot of Editing time, without losing the essence of what they are doing ( which I'm not familiar with what you said the event comprises).
Practice makes perfect... and interviewing your children/friends doing some table-top task may help your approach and camerawork.
If lighting is going to be tricky, then you need to heed what's been suggested prior.
Your own camera is high quality, but needs much attention to keep focus/framing and tripods can be "difficult" if you are moving about an event - hand-held is "almost" a no-no without a camcorder ( which are designed for on-the-move). You could use your camera to create sharp stills as "Cutaways" - if you can take a moment to set-up the picture. The close-up can illustrate a point the speaker is making.
Introducing the judges can be tricky, as each will want to be top of the heap. Taking a Still pic avoids them wanting to waffle... and your headband GP should capture their face/name/status. If the Still has "background defocus" then use it, as it makes the film professional....IMHO.
You should take a notebook with tied-pen so folks can write their names. Make sure you have a "Official Photographer" badge to give your permission status.
A monopod is another possibility, but I'm not familiar with the Event Set-up and what film you are expected to produce. Take some stills of the building outside as this "places" the Event - also collect a few leaflets, Guides etc. for Research later-on.
( Phew! Hope that helps.)
It is very risky to use new-gear, esp. when there is no chance of a follow-up.
However, if the alternative is no-video.....
- you might get away with it, for another Event, next year.
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