BATTLE OF THE BANDS - WESTERN

Music is a form of self-expression, that creates a lyrical flow. Battle of the Bands (western) is an intense musical contest with a western vintage touch wherein bands come on stage to compete against one another. Following a head-to-head battle in the final round Qualifying teams shall go for the finals.



RULES AND REGULATIONS

-Time: 12+3 minutes (including setup and clearance time)

-No backing tracks, Samples and Sequences are allowed.

-Minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 members per team.

-Any Rhythmic accompaniment (Beat/Drum/Percussion) through a keyboard is not allowed.

-A standard 5-piece Drum kit will be provided.

-Growling is NOT allowed.

-Bands MUST have at least one vocalist and not more than three vocalists.

-Individual Prizes for Best Original Composition, Best Vocalist, Best Keyboardist, Best Guitarist, Best Bassist, Best Drummer.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS - INDIAN

Music is one that brings us together in communion. It possesses the power to feel, heal, and connect. Music serves as a medium for cultural interaction among groups from different countries and backgrounds where they share their music to understand each other. Battle Of the Bands is a name given to any music contest or competition in which a number of bands compete for the title of the "Best Band". The winner is determined by a vote of the judges or the band that brings the most people to support them.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

-Time: 12+3 minutes (including setup and clearance time)

-In case of failure to adhere to the allotted time limit, output volumes will be cut

-Minimum of 4 and maximum of 8 members per team

-A basic 4 or 5 piece band with at least one Indian melodic or percussive Instrument is required to be eligible to participate in the competition.

-A standard 5-piece Drum kit will be provided.

-Growling is NOT allowed.

-Bands MUST contain at least ONE Indian Instrumentalist and at least one vocalist and not more than two vocalists. .

-Individual Prizes for Best Original Composition, Best Vocalist, Best Keyboardist, Best Guitarist, Best Bassist, Best Drummer, and Best Indian (Melodic Instrumentalist) and Best Indian (Rhythm Instrumentalist). (Only for Finals).

INDIAN DANCE CLASSICAL - SOLO

Indian classical dance an expression of various dance forms rooted from the depths of the religious texts and passed down from generations. Participants can dance, portray vivid stories and express themselves though any of the 8 Classical Dance forms, adhering to the rules.




RULES AND REGULATIONS




-Time: 4+1 mins on stage.

-Only Authentic Classical song to be used.

-No live music allowed.

-No film songs will be allowed.







INDIAN DANCE GROUP

Coordination, passion and enthusiasm is what makes an electrifying troupe, ace the show. Get on the dance floor to Desi beats that run through our veins to experience an event with a high-octane dose of entertainment.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

-Fusion of songs is allowed with Maximum of 3

-Songs should be only from Indian Films, No remixes, No Album Songs.

-Only Indian Dance Forms (Including Bollywood, Contemporary) are allowed

-Min 8 and max 15 members in a team.

-Time: 5 + 1 mins. On stage







WESTERN ACAPELLA

Western acapella is a performance by a singer or a singing group without instrumental accompaniment, or a piece intended to be performed in this way Acapella is only sounds produced humanly, including but not restricted to vocals, Beat boxing, chest thumping, etc.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

-Time: 10 + 2 mins. (Entry to Exit Stage, Including setup)

-Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 10 members per team (Including a Beatboxer)

-Maximum of 3 songs within a time limit.

-Individual prizes: Best original composition, best vocalist and best beatboxer. (Only for Finals).

-Medleys are not allowed.

-No instruments or Backup Tracks allowed for Acapella.

-Bands MUST have at least one vocalist and not more than three vocalists.



MIME

the theatrical technique of suggesting action, character, or emotion without words, using only gesture, expression, and movement.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

-Maximum 8 members per team.

-Vulgarity and obscenity in movement strictly prohibited.

-Time: 7 + 1 mins.

-Use of props is not allowed.

-Music to be pre-recorded.