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Edition 1 · Siliguri

Music Competition

A live stage for singers, bands and instrumentalists from Eastern and North-Eastern India.

📅 23–28 October 2026📍 Love You Zindagi, Siliguri💰 ₹1,50,000 in cash prizes
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left to register · closes 20 October, 6 PM

Rules+
Solo · Duo · Trio
Who can enter
  • Open to West Bengal, Sikkim, the North-East, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand.
  • Solo, Duo or Trio · Vocal, Instrumental or both · Retro or Contemporary.
  • Any language. One entry per person.
  • Under 18? A parent or guardian registers you and is present at the venue.
  • Not selected? Re-attempt in the next edition.
Fees+
₹300 – 700
Registration fee
🎤
₹300
Solo
🎶
₹500
Duo
🎸
₹700
Trio

Not selected at the audition? Your fee minus ₹100 is refunded within 1 week. No refund once you have performed in Round 1 or later.

Prizes+
₹1.5 Lakh
In cash prizes
🥇
₹75,000
+ 8-month café performance contract
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₹50,000
+ 6-month café performance contract
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₹25,000
+ 4-month café performance contract

Every winner also receives a Trophy & Certificate. The café performance contract is optional, each winner chooses whether to accept it. Every finalist and participant gets a certificate.

Venue+
Siliguri
Love You Zindagi Café

Love You Zindagi Café
1st Floor, Shop No. 27/28, Planet Mall, Sevoke Road, Siliguri – 734001

Sound checks from 2:00 PM. Performances 4:30 – 9:00 PM.

Format+
23–28 Oct
Audition to Grand Finale
  • Online audition — upload a 2-minute file. Result in 2 days.
  • Round 1 — 23 & 24 Oct
  • Round 2 — 26 & 27 Oct
  • Grand Finale — 28 Oct
  • 15 minutes per act, up to 3 songs. Scores reset each round.
Equipment+
Drum kit + amp + mixer
Provided by us
  • We provide: a drum kit, amplifier and sound-mixing deck.
  • You bring: your own instruments, cables and accessories.
  • Backing track? Send it in advance and carry a backup on your phone and a pen drive.

How to register

Do these 3 steps in order, before 20 October, 6 PM.

Step 1 of 3

Download, print and sign

Every member signs the last page of the Terms & Conditions. Then take a clear photo or scan of every page.

📄 Terms & Conditions👨‍👩‍👧 Parent / Guardian Consent (under 18 only)
Step 2 of 3

Pay the registration fee

Pick your category. Save your Payment ID (it starts with pay_), you will need it in Step 3.

Solo · ₹300Duo · ₹500Trio · ₹700
Step 3 of 3

Fill the registration form

One form per act. Keep your audition file (up to 2 min), signed T&C, masked Aadhaar of every member and your Payment ID ready.

📝 Open the Registration Form

Fill this only after Steps 1 and 2. Paying alone is not a registration.

After you submit, you get an “Entry Received” email, then “Payment Confirmed”. Your audition result comes within 2 days.

Common questions

Quick answers. The full rules are below the page.

Who can enter?+
Performers from West Bengal, Sikkim, the North-Eastern States, Bihar, Odisha and Jharkhand. There is no minimum age. Anyone under 18 is registered by a parent or guardian, who must also be present at the venue.
Can I enter as a Solo and also in a Duo or Trio?+
No. It is one entry per person per edition.
Which songs, languages and genres are allowed?+
Any language. The genre this edition is Retro or Contemporary. Vocal, Instrumental, or Vocal + Instrumental acts all compete together for the same prizes.
What do I need to register?+
Your audition (one audio or video file, up to 2 minutes), the signed Terms & Conditions, a masked Aadhaar of every member (free from the UIDAI website), your Payment ID, and the Parent / Guardian Consent Form if anyone is under 18. PAN is optional.
How much does it cost?+
Solo ₹300, Duo ₹500, Trio ₹700. Pay using the link for your category in Step 2.
I paid for the wrong category. What now?+
Please do not pay again. WhatsApp Priskila and she will send you a small top-up link.
What if I am not selected at the audition?+
Your fee minus a ₹100 processing fee is refunded to your original payment method within 1 week of the result. You may audition again in the next edition by paying the re-attempt fee.
What if the date changes?+
If we move the competition and you cannot attend, you get a full refund including the ₹100 fee. Tell us within 48 hours of the announcement. We will announce any change on Instagram and by email and WhatsApp.
When will I hear back?+
You get an “Entry Received” email straight away, then “Payment Confirmed” once we have checked your documents. Your audition result comes within 2 days, by email and WhatsApp.
How long is my performance?+
15 minutes per act, including setup. You can perform up to 3 songs, but you cannot repeat a song you performed in an earlier round.
What equipment will be provided?+
We provide a drum kit, an amplifier and a sound-mixing deck. Please bring your own instruments, cables and accessories. Send backing tracks to us in advance, and carry a backup on your phone and a pen drive.
What time should I arrive?+
Sound checks run from 2:00 PM (10 minutes per act) and performances run 4:30 – 9:00 PM. Please report at your sound-check time. Your exact slot is shared in your brief.
What do performers get?+
A complimentary burger and drink for every member on every day you perform, plus 10% off anything extra you order.
Can my friends and family get a discount?+
Yes. You get a Supporter Code for each round you perform in. Any table with at least one guest from your list gets 10% off the total bill on your performance day. WhatsApp Priskila each guest’s name and phone number by 6 PM the day before.
Will my performance be recorded or livestreamed?+
Yes, all performances are livestreamed and recorded, and consent is a condition of entry. Minors are shown by first name and city only and are never tagged.
Who do I contact for help?+
WhatsApp Priskila Sahi, Events Manager, on +91 75839 29269 or email info@vantageindia.org.

No match. Please WhatsApp us and we will help.

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