MY International Carnatic Music & Dance Competitions

MY International Carnatic Music & Dance Competitions

Date: 12 – 13 December 2020
Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: Zoom
Categories:

  1. Carnatic Vocal
  2. Carnatic Instrumental
  3. Classical Dance
  4. Multimedia
  5. Role Play as an Indian Composer
  6. Fancy Dress

Age Categories

Sub Junior (SJ) – 6 to 9 yrs
Junior (J) – 10 to 13 yrs
Sub Senior (SS) – 14 to 17 yrs
Senior (S) – 18 yrs and above

*Age is determined by the year of birth

Participation Fee

For 1 category:
Participating Fee for Malaysia / India – RM 40
Participating Fee for other than Malaysia / India – USD 20

For 2 categories or more:
Participating Fee for Malaysia / India – RM70
Participating Fee for other than Malaysia / India – USD30

Competition Guidelines

  1. Competition is open to participants globally.
  2. Competition will be held Online.
  3. Only Individual (Solo) participation is allowed.
  4. For Vocal Competitions – Shruti box to be prepared by Participant. No accompaniment instruments are allowed.
  5. Vocal & Instrument participants will be given ONE workshop by internationally acclaimed musician before the Competition.
  6. Traditional attire is recommended for live competitions.
  7. Participants will be contacted for prize claims within a week after the announcement of winners.
  8. All participants will be awarded e-Certificates of Participation. Winners will be awarded e-Certificates of Achievement.
  9. Prizes: 3 winners per Age Category
    • 1st USD 30 / RM100,
    • 2nd USD 20 / RM70
    • 3rd  USD 10 /RM50)
    • Carnatic Star Award – USD 70 /RM300
  10. Carnatic Star Award: There will be potentially ONE Carnatic Star each for Vocal and Instrumental. Carnatic Star can be declared only if the performers meet the criteria.
  11. Decision of the judges will be final and no appeal will be entertained at any level.
  12. Please read this Competition Guidelines carefully before application. To apply, please register Online through the website www.mysugam.org/myicmf before 1 November 2020. Late registrations will not be entertained.
  13. Bank details for Participation Fee payment
    Acct Name: Sugam Culture & Heritage Berhad
    Bank Name: Malayan Banking Berhad (Petaling Jaya Main)
    Account Number: 5641 6443 6231
    Swift Code: MBBEMYKLXXX
  1. Payment through Paypal:
    Payment id, paypal.me/sugamch

Disclaimer

  • Participation in the competition implies that participants accept these rules. Non-compliance with the rules results in the automatic cancellation of the participation in the competition and of the candidacy for the prize.
  • Inaccurate or dishonest declarations, or any fraud, results in the participant’s disqualification.
  • The Organiser has the right to print/exhibit/promote/use all submitted work for publicity and marketing purposes.
  • The Organiser assumes no liability in case the internet network, phone lines, or any reception tool dysfunctions and prevents the effective functioning of the competition.
  • Moreover; its responsibility will not be engaged for problems related to the transport, reception or loss of mail or e-mail.
  • The Organiser assumes no liability in case of technical, material or software malfunction or defect (virus, bug) affecting the participants’ computer system or computer equipment and data, and the related consequences on their professional, personal or commercial activity.
  • The Organiser will be able to, at any point in time, notably for technical reasons or for updates and maintenance, interrupt access to its website and the competition it contains.
  • The Organiser will in no case be responsible for these interruptions and their consequences. No compensation can be claimed on these grounds.

Thank you for your participation.

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Host

Shri Sashikiran Narasimhan (India)

Host, Musician, scholar, composer, arts promoter, voice expert, author and daily columnist