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Times NIE Spotlight Percussion Competition
Mode
Hybrid
Eligibility
Class 3–12
Fee
Free
Duration
Each performance should not exceed 5 minutes.
About This Opportunity
The Times NIE Spotlight is a premier national music and percussion competition for school students, organized by The Times of India's NIE program and the Subramaniam Academy of Performing Arts (SaPa). It provides a prominent platform for young musicians to showcase their talent, gain national recognition, and compete with peers from across the country.
Open to students from Grade 3 onwards in Times NIE member schools, the competition features categories for different age groups. Participants can win cash prizes, trophies, and significant scholarships for courses at SaPa, along with a unique opportunity for mentorship from celebrated artists Dr. L. Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 3–12
- Age Range
- 8 - 18 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Open to students from Grade 3 to 12. Participants must be enrolled in a Times NIE member school or a SaPa in Schools partner institution. The competition is divided into two age categories: Grades 3-5 and Grades 6 and above.
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Benefits
- Grand prize of ₹5,000 cash.
- Category winners receive ₹2,000 cash.
- Up to a one-year scholarship at 50% off for courses at SaPa.
- Exclusive mentorship session with Dr. L Subramaniam and Kavita Krishnamurti Subramaniam.
- Certificates and trophies for all semi-finalists, finalists, and winners.
- Gain access to self-paced music courses on the SaPa Learning Management System.
- National recognition as a talented young musician.
Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
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