Information
📅 Eligibility Criteria
- Open to US residents only.
- Age-based categories (Age as of Sept 1, 2025)
- Junior (7-12)
- Teen (13-18)
- Adult (18+)
💳 Entry Fee & Discounts
- Entry Fee:
- $45 per entry (non-refundable).
- Each participant may submit only one entry.
- Early Bird Discount:
- $45 $35 per entry if submitted on or before August 31, 2025.
- Late registrations will not qualify for the discount.
🗓️ Competition Timeline
✅ Registration Deadline:
All entry forms and payments must be submitted by September 15th, 2025 11:59 PM PT
✅ Video Upload Deadline:
Participants must upload and share their final performance video by September 30th, 2025 11.59 PM PT
Note: No extensions will be granted. Late submissions will not be accepted.
✅ Results Announcement:
Winners will be announced on November 15th, 2025 (tentative) via:
- Official email to all participants
- Gandharva USA social media pages
- Website and YouTube channel
🎥 Video Recording Guidelines
- Record your video with a phone camera or video camera placed on a stable stand.
- Use landscape mode with a plain, uncluttered background.
- Ensure clear audio – your voice and accompaniment (if used) must be distinctly audible.
- Guru cannot accompany the student
- No post-processing or editing of the performance video is allowed.
- At the beginning of the video, clearly state your Full name, City and Raag name/Name of composition.
- Youtube Submission – Make sure you provide access to everyone with link
- Double-check sharing settings to ensure judges can view your video.
- One entry per participant
- Follow all instructions to avoid disqualification read FAQs
🎙️ Performance Requirements
- Vocal performance must be Hindustani Classical (Chhota Khayal or Tarana)
- Performance duration must be 5-7 minutes.
- It’s acceptable to refer to notes during your performance.