Sing Dil Se - Online Singing Competition
by Nextera Production Private Limited
National Singing Platform
India's first digital singing competition for aspiring singers across all ages. Winners receive professional music production, YouTube channel creation, and music distribution on streaming platforms.
Mode
Hybrid
Fee
₹3,000
Participation format
Individual
Duration
3 rounds over several weeks
Eligibility
Open to singers aged 5 years and above from across India. Junior category: ages 5-15; Senior category: ages 16 and above. No formal training required. Must sing Hindi film or non-film songs.
- Age range
- 5 years and above
- Eligibility region
- Available nationwide across India
- Prerequisites
- Ability to sing Hindi Bollywood or classical film and non-film songs
See if your child qualifies.
Rewards and recognition
Prizes
Music Production Deal
Prizes are in-kind music production benefits. Senior winners receive a year-long YouTube channel contract and 12+ original songs. Junior winners are featured in professional cover music videos.
Recognition
National Singing Platform
Skills your child builds
How to apply
- 1Submit a 1-2 minute Hindi singing video via WhatsApp or the online registration portal
- 2Await selection notification from the organizing team
- 3Complete studio round registration and pay the INR 3,000 fee
- 4Attend the professional studio recording session at the nearest participating city
Rules and guidelines
- Valid government-issued ID required for studio round attendance
- Only Hindi Bollywood or classical film and non-film songs accepted
- Auto-tune or voice modification is not permitted in audition videos
- Registration fee of INR 3,000 is non-refundable once paid
- Participants must maintain decorum at all audition and studio venues
Fees and financial support
Fee details
One-time non-refundable fee of INR 3,000 due upon selection for the studio round. Covers registration and the professional studio recording session.
About this opportunity
Sing Dil Se is India's first digital singing competition platform, operated by Nextera Production Private Limited. Now in its 12th season, the platform runs an annual talent hunt for aspiring singers across India, offering participants a chance to showcase their vocal talent and gain professional exposure in the Indian music industry. The competition is designed to discover raw talent without requiring formal training or prior experience.
The competition is structured around three rounds. The first is an online audition round where participants submit a 1-2 minute Hindi singing video through the official website or WhatsApp. Shortlisted participants advance to a studio recording round at the Noida studio or a partner city location, where they record two professionally produced cover songs. The final round involves a live performance with judges conducted via video call.
The Junior category accepts singers aged 5 to 15 years, and the Senior category is open to participants aged 16 and above. No formal music training or qualifications are required. Auditions are accepted from participants across 24 cities in India including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune. City venue details are shared one week before the scheduled session date.
Winners in the Senior category receive a one-year fully sponsored YouTube channel management contract, professional recording of 12 or more original songs, and distribution across major streaming platforms. Junior category winners are featured in professionally produced cover music videos on the official Sing Dil Se YouTube channel. Top finalists benefit from professional recording and travel and lodging covered by the organizers.
Rounds and format
Round 1: Online audition via video submission (WhatsApp or website). Round 2: In-person studio recording in Noida or partner city, INR 3,000 fee required. Round 3: Live performance via video call with judges.
How entries are judged
Vocal quality, clarity, pitch accuracy, expression, and stage presence evaluated across all rounds.
Frequently asked questions
Can participants from any city in India apply?
Yes, Sing Dil Se accepts participants from all cities across India. Round 1 is fully online via video submission. Round 2 takes place at studio locations in Noida and partner cities; venue details are shared one week before the session.
What happens after a participant is shortlisted for Round 2?
Shortlisted participants are contacted by the organizing team and invited to the studio round. A non-refundable fee of INR 3,000 is required at this stage to confirm participation in the studio recording session.
What singing styles are accepted in auditions?
Participants must sing Hindi Bollywood film songs or classical non-film songs. Original compositions are not accepted. Auto-tune or voice modification is not permitted in audition videos.
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