Crescendo

SOLO AND DUET ENGLISH SINGING

Event Description

"The Grand English Singing Showdown!"

Get ready for an electrifying competition where soloists and duets bring their A-game with stunning vocals and captivating performances! Who will dominate the stage and claim victory? Don’t miss the high-energy showcase of talent, passion, and music!

Date of the Event

• 15/11/2025

Registration Process

1. Participants must register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline mentioned on the platform.
2. Participation is subject to shortlisting in case of an overwhelming response (the process and requirements for shortlisting will be shared with the participants if required).
3. In case of shortlisting, only the shortlisted participants (otherwise all the participants) will be notified of the further process and will have to follow the below-mentioned steps:
   • Fill out the required forms and make the necessary payments (for non-Thapar students).
   • For the selected participants, on-the-spot registration by the group is compulsory for slotting.
4. Participation is exclusively open to college students possessing valid ID cards for the current year.

Registration Fee: 350/- per participant

Rules & Regulations

• Eligibility:
  • Currently registered students of a college are allowed to participate.
  • Cross-college teams are not allowed.
• Performance Guidelines:
  • The vocalist can either perform solo, or duet with another vocalist. Only 1 backing track or 1 accompanying instrumentalist is allowed with the vocalist(s).
  • While choosing the song, participants should avoid songs with derogatory language.
  • Only one instrumentalist can accompany the participant(s) if needed.
  • Time limit for each performance is minimum 3 and maximum 5 minutes. Exceeding the limit will lead to point deduction.
  • Participants are not allowed to reveal/advertise their college; doing so will lead to disqualification.
  • Participants must bring their own instruments.

Judging Criteria

• Creativity
• Quality of vocals (Clarity, Voice Modulation, Breath Control)
• Tightness and synchronization
• Choice of the song (in case of cover; original composition will be given more preference)
• Stage Presence

Results

A panel of judges will declare the results after the competition ends.

Awards and Prizes

Prize Pool: 5,000/-

Point of Contact

Kanishka: +91 9599867459 Vidhaan: +91 8840789005 Vaibhav: +91 8968382132

Terms & Conditions

By entering this competition, you agree to be bound by the above-mentioned rules. The results given by the judges will be final and only the Thapar Institute Of Engineering and Technology reserves the right to make changes to the result if needed, under extreme circumstances, and disqualify any entry at any time in the event if it is determined that the entrant has not complied with these rules or has acted in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner.

• TIET reserves the right to disqualify any team promoting obscenity through their act.
• TIET reserves the right to cancel the competition in case of unforeseen circumstances.
• In the case of any dispute, the organizer’s decision will be final and binding.
• Property/instruments brought by the participant is their own responsibility and not TIET or any of its associate's liability under any circumstances.
• Any equipment provided by TIET or any of its associates must not be damaged in any way. If damaged, must be compensated for by the liable participant/team.
• TIET reserves the right to change the prize money before the commencement of the final round.
• The organizers are not responsible for the non-completion/non-occurrence of the event.
• The organizers have all the right to cancel, reschedule, postpone, and amend the show.
• In any dispute, the organizer’s decisions are final and binding on the applicant.
• The number of entries determine the deadlines.
• The decisions of the Jury/Judges are final.
• The winning prizes are subject to participation.