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REGISTRATIONS FOR YUVA SUR SARTAJ 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED

Rules & Regulations

Eligibility Criteria

The competition is being conducted for two age groups.
(only Indian residents can apply)
Group Name Age Group Date Of Birth
Group 1 15 years to 22 years Born between January 1, 2002 to January 31, 2009
Group 2 23 years to 30 years Born between January 1, 1993 to December 31, 2001

Competition Stages

The competition will be held in three stages:
Stage 1
Online Application
Stage 2
Online Audition
Stage 3
Live Performance

Winner and Prize Categories

All participants performing in the live performance stage of the competition shall get Certificate of Participation

Group 1

Age Group - 15 to 22 Years
Category Cash Prize (INR) Training & Mentorship Support (INR)
Winner Rs. 1, 50,000 Rs. 1, 50,000
1st Runner up Rs. 1, 00,000 Rs. 1, 00,000
2nd Runner up Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000

Group 2

Age Group - 23 to 30 Years
Category Cash Prize (INR) Training & Mentorship Support (INR)
Winner Rs. 1, 50,000 Rs. 1, 50,000
1st Runner up Rs. 1, 00,000 Rs. 1, 00,000
2nd Runner up Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000
Group Category Cash Prize(INR) Hindustani Classical Vocal
Training & Mentorship Support
Group 1 Winner Rs. 1, 50,000 Rs. 1, 50,000
Group 1 1st Runner up Rs. 1, 00,000 Rs. 1, 00,000
Group 1 2nd Runner up Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000
Group 2 Winner Rs. 1, 50,000 Rs. 1, 50,000
Group 2 1st Runner up Rs. 1, 00,000 Rs. 1, 00,000
Group 2 2nd Runner up Rs. 50,000 Rs. 50,000

Performance Guidelines

Stage 1: Online Application

  • All participants have to firstly register for YSS with correct details. Read More
  • After registration, application can be submitted for online round. Read More
  • Application by each participant can be submitted only once.
  • Only Hindustani Classical vocal performances in the form of Khayal shall be accepted.
  • Any other form of performance except Khayal shall not be accepted.
  • Carnatic Classical music performances shall not be acceptable.
  • Natya Sangeet, Semi Classical music, Bollywood inspired music shall not be acceptable.
  • Vocal performance should be accompanied with Tabla and Tanpura. Online applications can be used for tabla and tanpura in case participant does not have an accompanist. Performance along with an accompanist is encouraged.
  • Performance with Harmonium shall not be accepted.
  • Performance piece should be minimum 10 minutes long and maximum 15 minutes long.
  • Any piece not falling within the range of 10 - 15 minutes i.e,shorter than 10 minutes and longer than 15 minutes shall not be evaluated.

Performance Guidelines

Stage 2: Online Audition

  • The online audition shall take place on an online platform in real time.
  • Demo online audition shall be conducted to familiarize participants with the online set up.
  • Only Hindustani Classical vocal performances in the form of Khayal shall be accepted.
  • Any other form of performance except Khayal shall not be accepted.
  • Carnatic Classical music performances shall not be acceptable.
  • Natya Sangeet, Semi Classical music, Bollywood inspired music shall not be acceptable.
  • Vocal performance should be accompanied with Tabla and Tanpura.
  • Online applications can be used for tabla and tanpura in case participant does not have an accompanist. Performance along with an accompanist is encouraged.
  • Performance with Harmonium shall not be accepted.
  • Performance piece should be minimum 10 minutes long and maximum 15 minutes long.
  • Any piece not falling within the range of 10 - 15 minutes i.e, shorter than 10 minutes and longer than 15 minutes shall not be evaluated.
  • Performance should be within 10-15 minutes of duration.
  • All shortlisted candidates of stage1 shall get guidelines for stage 2 on the provided contact details during registration.

Performance Guidelines

Stage 3: Live Performance

  • Live Performance to be held in Mumbai, shortlisted participants of Stage 2 to be present in Mumbai for stage 3.
  • Online performances shall not be accepted for this stage.
  • All participants are to perform live in the presence of Judges.
  • Only Hindustani Classical vocal performance in the form of Khayal shall be accepted.
  • Any other form of performance except Khayal shall not be accepted.
  • Carnatic Classical music performances shall not be acceptable.
  • Natya Sangeet, Semi Classical music, Bollywood inspired music shall not be acceptable.
  • Vocal performance with accompanists could include Tabla, Tanpura, Harmonium and other instruments as per candidates' discretion.
  • Performance should be within 15-20 minutes of duration.
  • All shortlisted candidates of stage 2 shall get guidelines for stage 3 on the provided contact details during registration.

The Judgement of the panel of Judges shall be considered final for all three stages

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