Love melody? Want a break from the harsh, distorted and synthetic sounds? Hungry for smooth and soothing Acoustics? Have a bite of Unplugged. The adorable Piano sound, mesmerizing Strings, and the soft wind instruments are ready to blow your mind. Jazz or Ghazal, Latin or Qawwali, Folk or Fusion; any Raag, any Rhythm; our stage awaits your performance. What are you waiting for?
Rules & regulations:
1.Participants: Minimum 5 and maximum 10 members in the band and maximum 2 bands from a single college/institute. There should not be any common band member.
2.There will be only one round in this competition.
3.Time Limit: 15 minutes (including sound check)
4.Instruments provided: Drum kit, Acoustic Guitar, Synthesizer, Bass Guitar, Harmonium, Tabla. The performers are supposed to bring any other acoustic instruments (like flute, sitar or dholak), if needed.
5.Synthesizer can be used in place of piano and in absence of Acoustic Bass Guitar, Electronic Bass (or even Bass from synthesizer) can be used.
6.No electric instruments of any other kind are allowed.
7.Other electronic devices like Guitar/ Vocal processors, Samplers, Midi programming, Arpeggios, Loops from computer or any other electronic device or any software related sound processors are strictly not allowed.
8.Participants will not be provided with sustain/damper pedals. They are expected to bring any such additional accessories they require.
9.Language – English, Hindi or a mixture of both.
10.Genres like Dub step, Rock, Grunge or Growl are strictly not allowed. Indian pure Classical pieces are not allowed but semi-classical songs are allowed.
11.Original Composition includes – song composition, musical arrangement and song writing.
12.The decision of the Judges and the coordinators shall be final and binding in all cases.
Judgment criteria:
1.Level of difficulty, vocal/instrumental ability, tonal quality, coordination between team members and overall performance.
2.Improvisation, ingenuity will be given extra credit. However, Original Compositions altogether will carry substantially higher weightage.
3.Originality – Innovation in the interpretation of works, presenting self-compositions.
4.Stage presence, Audience appeal.
1st Prize: Rs. 12000
2nd Prize: Rs. 6000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
The western group dance competition is one of the flagship events of the festival. Over the past years the event has witnessed some spectacular performances and the teams have always made it difficult for the judges to choose the best.
Rules & regulations:
Team size
1. Elimination round and first round of the finals: Minimum 5 members and Maximum 20 members are allowed in a team. Minimum 5 and maximum 12 are allowed on the stage at a time.
2. Round 2: There is no constraint on the min. number of persons on the stage at a time.
Elimination round:
1. Teams will have to perform to a suitably edited part of the music from their main performance.
2. The music which is used in the elimination round has to be a part of the first round of the finals.
Time limit: 3 minutes.
Final Round:
Round 1:
1. Teams present their prepared performances.
2. Time limit: 7-10 minutes (music piece duration).
3. Costumes and props will be included in the judging criteria this round.
Round 2: Dance-Drama
1. Each of the selected teams get to depict a famous bollywood movie by their performance in this round.
2. The teams will be given the movie to be depicted in this round randomly from a list of movies after the prelims.
3. The teams have to depict the story of their respective movie without using the songs of the movie given to them.
4. Apart from the edited songs, usage of only the recorded voice of any team member (if needed) in the performance is permitted. Usage of songs from the given movie leads to disqualification of the team.
5. Also, it is strictly notified that this round is called Dance-Drama and thus the performance is expected to depict a dramatic situation with dance. Just a drama performance might not help your cause.
6. Time limit: 8 minutes.
Judging criteria:
Round 1:
Synchronization, choreography, expressions, energy level, stage utilization, costumes and props, overall impact, innovation and presentation. (Note: For Eliminations, costumes and props won't be included in the judging criteria otherwise the judging criteria of Eliminations are same as of Round 1 of Finals.
Round 2:
Drama: Effective creation of the theme of the movie, expressions, costume and props, innovation.
Dance: Choreography, synchronization, stage utilization, coherence of dance to story, expressions, costume and props, overall impact.
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 20000
2nd Prize: Rs. 10000
3rd Prize: Rs. 6000
The folk dance competition truly depicts the varied culture and traditions of India. From Gujarat's Garba to Assam's Bihu dance, and from Punjab's Bhangra to Goa's Ghode Modni, the folk dance competition, Roots has been and will continue to add colours to the festival.
Rules & regulations:
1. Teams have to perform one of the following dance forms: Alkap, Bhangra, Bhavai, Bihu, Cheraw (bamboo dance) , Chhau, Dhap, Dumhal, Gambhira,Garba (dandiya), Gaur dance, Ghoomar, Ghumura, Giddha, Gondhal, Jawara,Jhoomer, Kalbelia, Karakattam, Koli, Lavani, Naga dance, Odissi, Padhar, Raas.
2. If team wants to perform a form other than those mentioned above, they are required to contact the coordinators well in advance.
3. Time Limit: 5-10 minutes.
4. Team size: minimum 6, maximum 12.
5. Costumes and props would be included in the judging criteria.
Judging Criteria:
Choreography, authenticity (costumes, props, stylistic elements, music etc.), energy, stage coverage, synchronization and overall impact.
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 8000
2nd Prize: Rs. 4000
Tour de Force is a flagship street dance event at Antaragni, where you enthral the audience in the typical hip hop culture with your breath taking stunts, body language and kill-offs. A crowd of a hundred dumbstruck people witness the amazing talent of young boys and girls battling each other, breathing life and versatility into each step they perform. This Antaragni gives you a platform to flaunt your moves and experience the energy on the dance floor like never before.
Rules & regulations:
Team size: minimum 5 and maximum 12
The event consists of 2 Rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes (length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are not allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, the first 4 teams will qualify for this round.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against each other.
According to the elimination round, the first ranked team will go on battle with the third ranked team and the second ranked with the fourth.
3. Each battle would be of 9 minutes with the two teams performing for 90 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 16000
2nd Prize: Rs. 8000
3rd Prize: Rs. 5000
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Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
jiitebug intoduction
Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
jiitebug intoduction
Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
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Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
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Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000
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Rules & regulations:
1. Team size: min 5 and max 12
The event consists of 2 rounds:
ROUND 1: ELIMINATION
1. Participant teams get to perform their prepared street dance sequence.
2. Time limit: 6-10 minutes(length of music track).
3. Live music is not allowed.
4. Props are allowed.
5. Deviating from the dance style can lead to negative marking.
6. Hindi Bollywood music is strongly discouraged, it can lead to negative marking.
7. The dance floor will be a preferably rectangular one in an open arena.
ROUND 2: FACE-OFF
1. Out of all participants, 4 teams will qualify for this round and will play 2 matches per team in total.
2. This round comprises of teams taking part in street/hip-hop battle against randomly chosen opponents.
3. Each battle would be of 6 minutes with the two teams performing for 30 seconds alternately.
4. At least 1 team member must occupy the stage during the performance of respective teams.
5. It is strictly notified that the face-off is a hip-hop battle and deviation from hip-hop might result in negative marking.
6. Division of a team’s performance time amongst all team members is expected and will be included in the judging criteria.
Judging criteria:
* Following is the weightage to be given to both rounds of the event:-
Round 1:- 50%
Round 2:- 50%
*Judging criteria includes synchronization, choreography, stage utilization, costumes, energy level, prop usage, stage coverage, innovation, presentation, and overall impact on the crowd.
(For FACE-OFF, crowd support and most of all for overshadowing opposite team.)
**In case of conflicts, decision of the judges would be considered final.
1st Prize: Rs. 10000
2nd Prize: Rs. 5000
3rd Prize: Rs. 3000