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Open Mic Talent Show

Hashtag Kalakar presents the Global Open Mic Talent Show 2025—a one-of-a-kind online competition for artists, performers, and entertainers worldwide! Whether you’re a singer, poet, comedian, musician, storyteller, or spoken word artist, this is your chance to shine on a global stage and win amazing prizes.

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Last Date of Registration: 31st March 2025

1st Prize - $5,000
2nd Prize - $3,000

3rd Prize - $1,000

The top 10 participants will be featured in 40+ News Articles

Below 9 years of age

$10

Between 10 to 19 years

$15

20 years and above

$20

The competition is entirely online. Registered participants will receive detailed instructions on the online process via email.

Key Dates

📌 Last Date for Registration: 31st March 2025

📌 Video Submission Deadline: 31st October 2025

📌 Final Results Announcement: (To be announced after submission closes)

Why Participate?

✅ Perform for a worldwide audience from the comfort of your home.
✅ Win cash prizes & global recognition.
✅ Get featured in international media & publications.
✅ Receive a National & Global Ranking Certificate.
✅ Boost your career with professional exposure!

Exciting Prizes & Perks

🏆 1st Prize: $5,000
🥈 2nd Prize: $3,000
🥉 3rd Prize: $1,000
📺 Magazine Cover Feature: One participant will be randomly selected to appear on an International Arts & Entertainment Magazine cover.
📰 Media Coverage: The top 10 performers will be featured in 40+ news publications.
🌍 Ranking Certificates: All participants will receive National and Global Ranking Certificates.
🌟 Publication & Recognition: The top 1000 participants will be featured in an International Talent Magazine.

Who Can Participate?

🎤 Singers - Any genre, solo or group performances.
🎭 Spoken Word Artists - Expressive, thought-provoking performances.
🎸 Musicians - Instrumental or vocal performances.
📖 Poets & Storytellers - Original poetry or storytelling acts.
😂 Comedians - Stand-up acts, humorous monologues.
🎬 Monologues & Acting Performances - Solo acting or dramatic readings.
🎼 Rap & Beatboxing - Freestyle or pre-written performances.

How to Register?

  1. Choose Your Talent Category and complete the registration process.

  2. Pay the registration fee (fully refundable if not selected in Round 1).

  3. Receive your submission link via email within 48 hours.

  4. Submit your performance video in MP4, MOV, or AVI format.

  5. If selected, your act will be featured, and you will receive further instructions.

Submission Guidelines

🎥 Submit a high-quality video recording of your performance.
🎤 Ensure clear audio & visual quality for a better audience experience.
🚫 No copyrighted music or content allowed.
📏 Video length should be 3 to 7 minutes max.

Competition Rounds

🎭 Round 1: Top 100 participants from every country will be shortlisted.
🎭 Round 2: The best 100 participants worldwide will advance.
🎭 Final Round: Winners will be selected based on jury evaluation (50%) and audience voting (50%).
📢 Audience Voting: Conducted online on our website.

🔹 Round 1: National Selection Round

📌 Goal: Shortlist 100 top participants from each country.
📌 Selection Criteria:
✅ Judges evaluate all submitted performances based on talent, originality, and stage presence.
✅ Audience voting is optional at this stage but can be used for wild card selections.
📌 Judging Panel Weightage: 100% Judges' Score
📌 Wild Card Entries: A limited number (e.g., 10%) of additional participants can be selected based on audience votes per country.

➡️ Advancing to Round 2: The 100 best participants per country (including wild cards) move forward.

🔹 Round 2: Global Semi-Finals

📌 Goal: Select the top 100 participants worldwide.
📌 Selection Criteria:
✅ 50% Judges' Score (technical skills, creativity, performance quality).
✅ 50% Audience Votes (engagement and popularity).
📌 Voting Duration: Open for 7-10 days on the competition website.
📌 Judges' Review: Ensures high-quality talent advances and prevents vote manipulation.

➡️ Advancing to the Final Round: The top 100 globally based on combined judges' scores and audience votes.

🔹 Final Round: The Grand Finale

📌 Goal: Select the winners (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place).
📌 Selection Criteria:
✅ 50% Judges' Score (performance quality, stage presence, originality, and impact).
✅ 50% Audience Votes (engagement and global appeal).
📌 Live Performance Option: The top 10 finalists can be invited for a live-streamed online performance for final judging.
📌 Promotion: The finalists get media features and public voting campaigns for visibility.

🏆 Winners Announced: The top 3 performers are selected based on combined judges’ scores & audience votes.

Rules & Regulations

  1. Original Content: All performances must be original and performed by the participant. Any form of plagiarism or use of copyrighted content without permission will result in disqualification.

  2. Video Submission: Videos must be submitted in MP4, MOV, or AVI format and should have clear audio and visuals.

  3. Time Limit: Performances must be between 3 to 7 minutes long.

  4. No Hate Speech or Offensive Content: Any performance containing hate speech, violence, explicit content, or discrimination will be disqualified immediately.

  5. No AI-Generated Content: All performances should be created and performed by humans. AI-generated voice, music, or text will not be considered.

  6. One Entry Per Registration: Each participant is allowed to submit one performance per registration. Multiple registrations are allowed.

  7. No Editing or Overlays: Video submissions should be unedited performances—background enhancements, overlays, or auto-tuned audio are not allowed.

  8. Dress Code & Presentation: Costumes or attire must be appropriate for a general audience and align with community guidelines.

  9. Audience Voting Rules: Participants can share their performance link for audience votes, but any attempt to use bots or fraudulent methods to increase votes will lead to immediate disqualification.

  10. Judges’ Decision is Final: The judging panel’s evaluation is final and cannot be contested.

Contact Us

📧 For queries, email us at: hashtagkalakar@gmail.com
🌎 Follow us on social media for updates!

Final Notes

🎶 The winner’s content will be removed from the website post-event and featured in our magazine.
⏳ Keep track of important dates and submission guidelines.
🌟 Let your voice be heard—Showcase your talent with #Kalakar!

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