Rules and Regulations
Entries for the current competition will be accepted until 23-May-2022. The terms and
conditions are as follows:
Individuals will compete in this category respecting the following guidelines:
Each Contestant will need to prepare Five Songs (5 minutes/song Max.).
2 songs for the first round
1 song for the quarter-final
1 song for the semi-final
1 song for the final
Each contestant is free to select his songs from any genre as long as it is in English. An assortment of styles is highly recommended
Lyrics must not contain any profanity and/or political allusions.
Each participant will need to start by introducing himself/herself, his/her school, and the title of the song he/she will be singing.
Contestants should be trained to sing in an expressive & spirited way. They should be able to articulate well. They must be proficient with the use of microphones.
The songs and lyrics must be memorized; no video screens will be used.
Contestants should stay on stage (defined “Singing” area) while singing.
Song & Music Submission
The Contestant must provide the Lyrics and the backing tracks for the 5 songs they have chosen to sing on a CD/USB or via transfer.
The Contestant must provide the lyrics as PDF files.
For the Backing Tracks the contestants may use commercially produced ones, or record their own.
The Backing Tracks may include background singers and/or harmonies.
The deadline for material submission will be shared in due time.
Judging Criteria:
Vocalists will be judged based on the criteria listed below:
Vocal Skills Includes:
Pitch and Breath Control; (15%)
Dynamics, Phrasing, Enunciation, and Tone; (15%)
Voice Range and Singing Intervals; (15%)
Ornaments and Embellishments added to the melody (10%)
Presentation Skills Includes:
Eye Contact, Body Expression, and Facial Expression, (15%)
Attire and Microphone technique (15%)
Choice of Material:
Song Suitability to the contestant’s voice & style (15%)