Indian Classical Vocal / Tabla Solo / Kathak Dance / Harmonium Solo Competitions

Arranged by Madhukauns and Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Pune

Venue:-Vishnu Vinayak Swarmandir

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya.

Shaniwar Peth, Near Prabhat Talkies

Pune – 411 030

Dates

Saturday 4th January 2025, 08.30 A.M. – Harmonium Solo

Saturday 4th January 2025, 02.00 P.M. – Hindustani Vocal – Junior Group

Sunday 5th January 2025, 08.00 A.M. – Hindustani Vocal – Senior Group

Saturday 11th January 2025, 08.30 A.M. – Kathak Dance

Sunday 12th January 2025, 08.30 A.M. – Tabla Solo

Prizes

1) Kathak Dance- Junior Group (Age 10 years complete to 18 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 2501/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 2001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 1501/-

2) Kathak Dance – Senior Group (Age 18 years complete to 30 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 6001/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 4001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 3001/-

   3) Tabla Solo (Age 14 years complete to 35 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 6001/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 4001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 3001/-

4) Harmonium Solo (Age 14 years complete to 35 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 6001/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 4001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 3001/-

5) Indian Classical Vocal – Junior Group (Age 12 years complete to 18 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 2501/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 2001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 1501/-

6) Indian Classical Vocal – Senior Group (Age 18 years complete to 35 years)

1st Prize :- Rs. 6001/-

2nd Prize :- Rs. 4001/-

3 rd Prize :- Rs. 3001/-

All the winners will be given the prizes along with the trophies. Certificate of participation will be given to each participant.

Last Date for submission of forms for competition:-

Harmonium & Vocal   –  30th December 2024

Kathak & Tabla – 6th January 2025

All are requested to go through the rules and regulations of the competition before submitting the forms.

Common rules

These competitions are open to amateurs only.

  1. The decision of the appointed judges will be the final and legally binding on all the participants.
  2. No any expenses such as lodging & boarding, travel fare, conveyance or any other expenses will be paid or reimbursed to the participants and their accompanists.
  3. All participants must produce their age proof on the day of their performance.
  4. Participants must be present at least half an hour before the time stated for their performance.
  5. Each participant must mention his/her Mobile number and email address in the application form. (Mobile Number and email id are mandatory)
  6. The Winner i.e. (First Prize Winner only), who has won this competition in the same age group in any preceding years, is not eligible to participate in the competition again.
  7. Right of admission reserved.
  8. Results of each segment of competition will be announced soon after the competition and the prize amount will be credited in the bank account mentioned in the form of respective winner. At any cost, prize amount will not be paid in cash or by cheque.
  9. While announcement of result, attendance of each participant is compulsory. Prizes will be given to the winners subject to their attendance while announcement of result.
  10. Participant will be disqualified if found speaking to the judges or asking their friends or relatives to do the same.
  11. Certificate of participation will be given to each participant.
  12.  All participants must submit the form and pay the entrance fees of Rs. 300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) thru online mode only and produce the e-acknowledgement receipt on the competition day. Without the receipt no participant would be allowed to perform.
  13. Please don’t try to fill the form again for any reason. As your form won’t be saved unless you make the online payment. If you wish to alter or change any field in the earlier submitted form, please email us the details you want to change to our email id madhukauns@gmail.com
  14. For any reason in case of cancellation of participation, the entrance fees would not be returned back.
  15. The number and amount of prizes will depend upon the quantitative number of participants and their qualitative performances.
  16. All the legal matters will be under Pune Jurisdiction only.

Rules – Kathak Competiton

  1. Participants’ age in Junior Group must be of 10 years complete to 18 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of birth must be between 01.01.2007 to 31.12.2014.
  2. Participants’ age in Senior Group must be of 18 years complete to 30 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of birth must be between 01.01.1994 to 31.12.2006.
  3. Participants will have to make their own arrangements about orchestra, make-up, accompanists etc. at their own cost. Recorded music, only in MP3 format on PENDRIVE is permitted.
  4. Dance performance on film music or fusion is not allowed.
  5. Participants must include Nritta and Nrittya in their performance, as separate marks are allocated for the same.
  6. Time limit for performance in the competition is of 10 minutes maximum for each participant.
  7. Participants must submit their forms on or before 6th January 2025. No application form will be accepted after the said date.
  8. Only first 25 entries will be accepted in both Junior and Senior Group. The intimation and confirmation for their participation would be communicated only after the last date of form acceptance through email only.

Rules – Tabla Solo Competiton

  1. Age of participant in Tabla solo competitions must be of 14 years complete to 35 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of Birth must be between 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2010.
  2. Each participant must carry his/her instrument along with Electronic Tanpura.
  3. Time limit for the performance in competition is of 12 minutes maximum for each participant.
  4. The organizers have made the arrangement of the accompanists for Harmonium Lehra. If participants are not comfortable with this, then they have to make their own arrangement at their own cost.
  5. For accompaniment only Harmonium and Tanpura are the permisible instruments.
  6. For Tabla solo competition, participant may present any Taal of his/her choice.
  7. Only first 40 entries will be accepted. The intimation and confirmation for their participation would be communicated only after the last date of form acceptance through email only.
  8. Participants must submit their forms on or before 6th January 2025. No application form will be accepted after the said date.

Rules – Harmonium Solo Competiton

  1. Age of participant in Harmonium solo competitions must be of 14 years complete to 35 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of Birth must be between 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2010.
  2. Each participant must carry his/her instrument along with Electronic Tanpura.
  3. Time limit for the performance in competition is of 15 minutes maximum for each participant. Participant has to perform in Vilambit / Madhya Laya and Drut Laya. Participant has complete freedom for selection of Bandish or Gaat.
  4. The organizers have made the arrangement of the accompanists on Tabla. If participants are not comfortable with this, then they have to make their own arrangement at their own cost.
  5. For Harmonium solo competition, participant must present any raga as chosen by the judges among three ragas given by you
  6. Only first 30 entries will be accepted. The intimation and confirmation for their participation would be communicated only after the last date of form acceptance through email only.
  7. Participants must submit their forms on or before 30th December 2024. No application form will be accepted after the said date.

Rules – Vocal Competition

  1. For Junior Group, participants’ age must be of 12 years complete to 18 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of Birth must be between 01.01.2007 to 31.12.2012.
  2. For Senior Group, participants’ age must be of 18 years complete to 35 years as on 31.12.2024. Date of Birth must be between 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2006.
  3. No other instruments other than Tanpura, Harmonium and Tabla will be allowed.
  4. The organizers have made the arrangement of the accompanists for Harmonium and Tabla. If participants are not comfortable with this, then they have to make their own arrangement at their own cost.
  5. The organizers have made the arrangement of Tanpura, Harmonium and Tabla of Kali 1,2,4,5 sur only. No other sur instruments will be arranged by us.
  6. Each participant must carry his/her electronic Tanpura with himself/herself.
  7. Each participant should mention his/her choice of date for performance. No alterations or changes can be made in this regard once the form is submitted.
  8. Time limit of performance for Junior Group is of 10 minutes maximum for each participant.
  9. Time limit of performance for Senior Group is of 15 minutes maximum for each participant.
  10. Junior Group participant must present any raga as chosen by the judges among two ragas given by you.
  11. Senior Group participant must present any raga as chosen by the judges among three ragas given by you.
  12. In Junior Group, participant can present the khayal either in Vilambit or Madhya or Drut Laya.
  13. Only first 20 entries for Junior Group and 40 entries for Senior Group will be accepted. The intimation and confirmation for their participation would be communicated only after the last date of form acceptance through email only.
  14. Participants must submit their forms on or before 30th December 2024. No application form will be accepted after the said date.

Amendments & Alterations in the Form:-

Date of birth criteria for various competitions:-

Kathak  Junior – 01.01.2007 to 31.12.2014

Kathak Senior – 01.01.1994 to 31.12.2006

Harmonium – 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2010

Tabla – 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2010

Vocal Junior – 01.01.2007 to 31.12.2012

Vocal Senior – 01.01.1989 to 31.12.2006

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