Name of the organization : Birla Institute of Technology & Science
Type of Announcement : Waves'13 Cultural Fest
Location : Sancoale
Home Page : http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/goa/index.aspx
Event Date : 8th to 10th Nov - 2013

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Music Events :
Indian Rock :
Category: Gold
Team Composition: 4-10
Teams per College: Unlimited
Registration: On the spot/Online
Duration:
Eliminations -10 mins
Finals - 15 mins [both include setup time]
Rules:
** The songs should have lyrics in Indian languages. However, a rap with English lyrics can be a part of the song.
** Original compositions are allowed. In this case, 3 copies of the lyrics must be submitted at time of registration on campus.
** In case of lyrics in any Indian language other than Hindi or English 3 copies of the literal translation of the lyrics in English must be submitted at the time of registration on campus.
** Lyrics will be checked for vulgarity and profanity.
** Every extra minute taken beyond specified time limit will lead to reduction of 5% of the total marks scored.
** Usage of at least one percussion instrument is compulsory.
** Minimum of one vocalist is compulsory.
** There should be minimum of four performing members on the stage at any particular point in time.
** Any pre-recorded music or sound would lead to disqualification of the team.
** Availability of the following instruments (if required) is assured: Drum Set, an Electric Bass, a Keyboard, a congo and a Tabla Set.
** Any other instrument has to be brought by the participants.
** No marks from the elimination round will be carried over to the finals.
** Judging criteria will include: Rhythm, Sur, Pitching, Choice of songs, Overall performance, Background Score.
Elimination Round:
** Minimum one song is to be performed within the given time. If at all the team plans to perform more than one song then the time limit should be taken care of.
** Only one song from the elimination round can be performed in the finals.
Final Round:
** Maximum of 7 teams will qualify for this round.
Rules for the finals are:
** Minimum of two songs have to be performed
** One song of the two has to be a new arrangement/improvisation of an old bollywood song. ( before 1990’s ).
** Also the improvisation should include a short instrumental piece.
** Bonus points will be awarded if the instrumental piece is an original composition.
** This song can also be a mashup of maximum two songs.
** The vocalists may choose to hum, whistle, sing taraanaas, sargam or in aakar but cannot sing discrete words during the instrumental piece.
** The other song can be the one performed in eliminations or it could be a new song also.

Fine Arts Events :
Toondraw - Cartooning :
Category: Bronze
Number of Participants: Maximum 2 per team
Maximum number of entries per college: Unlimited
Duration: 120 minutes.
Rules:
** The participants will be given a particular base.
** The participants need to make either a comic strip or a story,
** in accordance with the template and other directions that will be provided on the spot.
** Both the participants will be working together.
** Evaluation will be done on the basis of usage of template and the story made.

Big Events :
Natyanjali :
Category: Open
Team Composition: 6-12 + 3 for Music cues, Lighting and Backstage
Maximum number of teams per college: Open
Registration: Online/ On Spot
Duration: 4-6 min
Rules:
Elimination Round :
** A prepared sequence of about 4 - 6 minutes has to be performed on the first day.
** The participants may incorporate any style(except Indian Classical).
** A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
** It is sufficient for one person of the group to wear the entire costume of the dance.
** However if the costume is not uniform, participants must wear one of each type.
** Usage of props is allowed but it does not carry extra credit.
** Usage of props should be consulted with the event manager before confirmation.
** The number of teams selected for the finals directly from this round will depend on the number of entries for the elimination round;
** and the decision lies completely with the judges and the event managers.
** The elimination round takes place completely before the judges only, behind closed doors.
** No lead dancer or solo performance is allowed in any of the rounds.
** Negative marks will be awarded on exceeding the time limit and exceeding the number of participants will lead to disqualification.
** The auditorium screen will not be allowed to be used for any purpose (for example, photos, videos, etc.).
** Usage of external lighting is not allowed.
** Sound track of the group’s performance should be brought along in a CD/DVD/pen drive.
Final Round :
** The same prepared sequence is performed in front of a large audience in the auditorium.
** The auditorium screen shall not be used for any purpose (e.g.: photos, videos etc.)
** A minimum of 6 dancers must be present on stage at all times of the performance.
** Usage of external lighting is not allowed. Only the lights provided by the organizers can be used for round one.

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