Participate in the Theme Music Competition by WAVES and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Stand a chance to win exciting prizes! Register by Oct 30!

About the Competition

The Theme Music Competition (TMC) hosted by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) has joined forces within association with the Indian Music Industry (IMI) , is one of
the 25 competitions taken up as part of the Create in India Challenge organised under the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES).

The aim of the competition is to scout for the “Song of India” which represents the power of Indian music.

Theme Music Competition by WAVES and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Theme Music Competition by WAVES and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Competition Details

They invite songwriters, singers, performers and music creators to create and share a piece of music that resembles Indian classical music or a fusion of classical and contemporary music instruments and styles.

  • The competition will unfold across two stages, the preliminary stage and the Finale
    stage.
  • The theme of the competition is “Song of India,” focusing on the use of Indian
    classical or a fusion of classical and contemporary music instruments and styles to create a cohesive and culturally rich musical piece.
  • The work submitted in the form of an entry shall not be less than 1 (One) Minute in
    duration and shall not exceed the length of 2 (Two) minute in duration..
  • The work must be original compositions and not previously published or used elsewhere..
  • The work must be in MP3 or WAV files format only (high-quality audio preferred).
  • The work may be supported with 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.
  • Open to musicians and composers of above the age of 18. The competition is only
    open to Citizens of India.

Prizes and Recognition

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
  • Invitation to Delhi

How to Register?

Interested participants can register through this link.

Deadline

The deadline for registration is October 30, 2024.

Click here to view the official notification of the Theme Music Competition by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

Image Source