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Times NIE Spotlight - Group Performance Music Competition
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Performance should not exceed 5 minutes.
About This Opportunity
The Times NIE Spotlight is a prestigious inter-school music competition organized in collaboration with the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SaPa). It provides a significant platform for young musicians to showcase their talents in a variety of categories, including group performances. The competition is designed to encourage students to express their musical creativity and passion, whether in Indian classical, Western classical, or devotional music.
Participation is open to students from Grade 3 and above who are enrolled in Times NIE member schools or SaPa in Schools partner institutions. The competition features separate judging categories for juniors (Grades 3-5) and seniors (Grades 6 and above) in solo events, while the group performance category allows students from different grades to collaborate, fostering teamwork and harmony.
Winners receive exciting prizes, including cash awards, scholarships for music courses at SaPa, and trophies. All semi-finalists, finalists, and winners are awarded certificates for their achievements. A unique benefit for all finalists is the opportunity to attend an exclusive mentoring session with celebrated musicians Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam, providing invaluable guidance and inspiration.
The competition format involves submitting a recorded performance for the preliminary rounds, which must adhere to specific guidelines regarding duration and format. This structure allows schools from across the nation to participate, making it a truly expansive and inclusive event that celebrates the musical talents of Indian children.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students from Grade 3 onwards studying in Times NIE or SaPa in Schools partner institutions across India. The group performance category is open to all grades to form a team.
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Benefits
- Win a grand prize of ₹5,000 in cash.
- Receive a 50% scholarship for a one-year course at SaPa.
- Get mentored by music legends Dr. L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
- Category winners receive ₹2,000 cash and a six-month 50% scholarship at SaPa.
- Receive certificates and trophies for achievements.
- Gain access to exclusive self-paced music courses on the SaPa Learning Management System (LMS).
- Receive mentorship from music legends Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
- Category winners receive ₹2,000 cash and the title of 'SaPa Star'.
- Win 50% scholarships for year-long or six-month courses at SaPa.
- Gain national-level recognition for musical talent.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Mixed Levels
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