STAGES OF CONTEST
1. Initial Screening (online)
The Initial screening phase requires an online submission of a live video specially
recorded by participant for the contest as per the guidelines (see
instructions
below). The video entries will be judged by a panel of experts.
2. Off-line Rounds
1. Selected participants from the initial screening will advance to the off-line rounds.
The selected participants will make their way to Pune for the remaining stages of
the contest, which will all take place live in front of a panel of judges.
2. There will be multiple off-line rounds, each judged by a panel of experts, that will
take place across several days to arrive at the finalists.
3. Those advancing to the next rounds will stay back, and those eliminated in each
off-line round can return to their homes.
4. All contestants eliminated in the off-line rounds will be given a cash consolation
prize.
(Please log in to the portal regularly for updates and additional details)
3. Finale
1. The Finale will also be off-line.
2. Based on the different elimination rounds off-line the finalists will be selected for
a grand live performance in front of the judges. 'Three Male' and 'Three Female'
Winners will be declared in the Finale as follows:
1. Winner
2. 1st Runner-up
3. 2nd Runner-up
Note: All off-line rounds prior to the Finale will be closed contests (by invitation
only). However the Finale may be open to public.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. For Application Process
1. Every participant will have to register online on this portal before last date
of application.
2. Participation Fees:
a. ₹1,200 (inclusive of GST) applies to all participants, regardless of
category.
b. Fee is to be paid online through credit cards, debit cards, QR codes,
UPI, etc., facilitated by our secured payment gateway.
c. The fee is mandatory for all participants without any exception.
d. A complementary paperback copy of the book ‘Raag Sarita’ by Pandit
C.R. Vyas (Gunijaan) worth M.R.P Rs 400/- will be dispatched at the
address by courier/post to the participant.
3. Along with participant fees, participant will have to provide following
information for registration:
a. Name
b. Photo (Accepted Formats: JPEG, PNG, File Size: up to 1MB, Image
Size: 35mm * 45mm (Width & Height))
c. Date of Birth
d. Gender
e. Address
f. Scanned copy of Photo ID (Aadhaar/ PAN/ Passport/ Voter ID), size
limit is Min. 100 to Max. 300 DPI or Upto 2 MB
g. Alternate contact number, name
h. Name of Guru
i. Years of Training
j. Name of your vocal Gharana
k. Video link
m. Name of the raag and the selected bandish .
4. Participants will be notified by email or through login on portal only.
2. Initial Screening (Video Submission)
1. Performance duration: The live presentation must last between 7 to 10
minutes. The adherence to time frame is mandatory.
2. Content: Bandish is to be any composition of Pandit C.R. Vyas selected from the book ‘Raag Sarita’, which will be sent by courier to each
confirmed participant. Entries not following these guidelines will be
disqualified
3. Accompaniments:
a. Live tabla accompaniment is Mandatory.
b. One live acoustic tanpura is recommended.
c. Use of electronic tanpura is allowed.
d. Harmonium or sarangi or swarmandal accompaniment is optional.
e. No other melodic instruments are permitted.
4. Video Requirements
a. MUST be shot in landscape orientation. High-quality video (minimum
720p resolution) where all elements are clearly visible, is mandatory.
b. Accompanists should be clearly visible in full video.
c. Use of professional grade microphone is permitted but audio and
video must be recorded live without any post-recording edits.
Dubbing is NOT allowed over video.
d. Upload Platform: Upload your video to your personal YouTube
channel as an 'UNLISTED VIDEO' only. Do NOT make visibility as
Private or Public.
e. YouTube video title:
It should be as follows
Participant Name – Raag Name – Bandish Name
Accompanist name while not mandatory, we appreciate a mention of
the accompanist's name in the video description to acknowledge their
contribution.
f. Privacy: Do not share link of the video publicly until the contest
results are announced. Doing so may result in immediate
disqualification
g. Submission: Copy the link into the designated field in the application
form. Verify the link before submission.
h. Finality: No changes to the video link or content will be accepted after
submission.
i. Do NOT DELETE video until final winners are announced.
3. Off-line Rounds
1.Venue: Selected participants make their way to city of Pune, Maharashtra
(specific dates will be communicated) to perform live. Cost of travel to
Pune and stay is to be borne by contestants.
2. Accompaniment:
Tabla and harmonium accompanists will be provided by
organisers for all the participants.
3. Awards Ceremony:
Awards ceremony will be organised in Pune/Mumbai in
November 2024. Dates to be declared soon.
3. Awards Ceremony:
Awards ceremony will be organised in Pune/Mumbai in
November 2024. Dates to be declared soon.
Please ensure
Terms & Conditions are reviewed before participating in the
contest. All decisions are final and binding.