indianmi.org IMI WAVES Theme Music Competition Season 1 2024 : Indian Music Industry

Organisation : Indian Music Industry (IMI)
Contest Name : WAVES Theme Music Competition Season 1 TMC 2024
Applicable For : Indian Citizen
Last Date : 4th October 2024
Website : https://indianmi.org/waves/

What is IMI WAVES Theme Music Competition?

WAVES Theme Music Competition Season 1(TMC) is organized by Indian Music Industry (IMI) and hosted by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. Open to musicians and composers of above the age of 18. The competition is only open to Citizens of India. The aim of the competition is to scout for the “Song of India” which represents the power of Indian music. The competition will unfold across two stages, the preliminary stage and the Finale stage. Last Date of Contest is 4th October 2024.

Related / Similar Contest : Voice of Titan Contest 2024

Eligibility of Theme Music Competition

1. Participant must be 18 or above the age of 18 to participate.
2. Participants must be an Indian Citizen in order to participate.
3. Participant must be a Natural Human in order to participate.
4. Open to musicians and composers of above the age of 18.

Rules of Theme Music Competition

1. The Competition will be held via online submission uploaded on the Competition Platform.
2. Each Participant is permitted to submit only one application.
3. The Competition allows entries from Participants which may include an individual participant and/or a creative team. However, only one member from the creative team is to register with the Organiser and/or the Associate Partner and represent the creative team for efficient administration of the Competition.
4. Each Participant must meet the age requirement as defined in Clause 3 of the Terms and Conditions.
5. Each Participant must mandatorily share necessary details as sought under the Registration Application.
6. The electronic file of the Work must be between 1 minute to 2 minutesr in duration. The Organiser and/or the Associate partners may require from the Participant to submit a longer Submission if Shortlisted.
7. The work in the form of sound recording must be in MP3 or WAV files (high-quality audio preferred).
8. Along with the Submission, a short video (up to 2 minutes) explaining the creative process or cultural inspiration behind the music, especially highlighting the use of Indian classical elements must be shared.
9. The Participant must adhere to the timelines as updated by the Organiser and/or the Associate Partner from time to time.
10. The Organiser and/or the Associate Partner reserves the right to disqualify any applicant who fails to comply with the eligibility criteria or submission guidelines.

Judging Criteria of Theme Music Competition

1. Originality and Creativity
2. Relevance to the Theme
3. Musicality and Compositional Skill
4. Incorporation of Indian Elements
5. Sustainability as a Theme

Judging :
** A panel of experts, from the Indian music fraternity, will evaluate the Submissions
** There will be two levels of evaluation to select the top 6 entries, which will be shortlisted for the final round based on the Judging Criteria.
** The Competition results and decisions declared by the Organiser and/or the Associate partners are final.
** The Submission shall be respectful and celebratory of diverse Indian cultures in nature.
** The Participant, or their kin and peers/acquaintances, or any representative thereof, shall not engage in any form of communication, on any subject relating to the Competition decision, with any of the Judges. If any Participant or on whose behalf such communication is initiated, with any Judge, such Participant may be subject to disqualification from the Competition or prohibition from future participation therein.

Prizes of Theme Music Competition

Grand Prize Winner:
** Cash Prize
** Professional recording and production of the winning composition
** Feature in summit promotional materials and social media
** Mentorship session with a renowned musician or composer
Runner-Up Prizes: Top 5 entries
** Cash Prize Amount
** Recognition on the summit website and social media
** Invite to Goa

What are the Important Dates of Theme Music Competition?

The Important Dates of Theme Music Competition Season 1(TMC) 2024 are
** 5th September 2024 – Rules of the Competition are live including Terms and Conditions for the Participation in the Competition and Criteria for Participation.
** 20th September to 4th October 2024 – Registration to go live and Google Form to be made available on the Following Link (Link to be made available soon)
** 21st November 2024 – Finalists to be announced.