About Us
A platform for the meaningful representation of talent at a national level, for young and rising singers. This yearly festival aims to create harmony amongst gifted individuals, bringing them together from all over the country to showcase their talent in music.
Music Genres
Rock
Pop
Classical
Eligible Ages
A student must be between 12-16 years of age by Dec 2023 (born between Jan 01, 2008 and Dec 31, 2011, both days inclusive) to be eligible to participate.
Specifications for
Online Submissions
Students may select an English, Urdu or Regional song
The submission recording of the song to be uploaded should not be less than a minute and longer than 3 minutes.
The submission should not be more than (500/MB)
Participants can choose any one genre from the given choices that suits their vocal quality
Only Solo entries will be allowed. There will be no group singing
Only clear Audio/Video entries will be admitted for the first level of online adjudication
Choose your audition song carefully. Any submission with inappropriate lyrics can be disqualified
- Participants not falling into the prescribed age category will be disqualified
Competition
Guidelines
Participants must be mindful of the following guidelines for making valid entries:
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Interested students will register using their beaconite IDs only
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Participants can use pre-recorded music tracks or live keyboards
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For Urdu songs, only Pakistani songs will be allowed
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Each genre carries the same weightage, i.e. 25 marks. Participants must understand the judging criteria before sharing entries, which are as follows:
- Quality of Tone
- Technique
- Performance
- Musicianship
- Enunciation and diction
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In the first stage, the online entries will be adjudicated by external professional musicians to select finalists
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Participants will be allowed to submit their audition tape up to three times. Each new entry will overlap the last entry. Judges will select/reject the entries based on their most recent submission
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Results of the first stage will be shared with the participants on their beaconite email ID
Guidelines for the Finale
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The participant’s performance on the stage will be 5 minutes or under
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Prior to the finale, students must share the link to the song they will be performing (the deadline will be shared via email, website, and social media pages)
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Pre-recorded music like karaoke tracks will not be allowed
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The participant’s performance on the stage will be 5 minutes or under
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Pre-recorded music like karaoke tracks will not be allowed
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Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
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Musicianship: Music Selection, Effective use of Stage and Performance Area, Style
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Stage Performance: The aura that a participant emits matters; confidence on stage is critical
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Quality of Tone: How well the performer can express the meaning and mood of the song
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Technique: Tone Quality, Breath Support, Intonation, Diction and Articulation
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Enunciation and Diction: Enunciation is the act of pronouncing words, while diction is the style of enunciation in speaking or in singing
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Improvisation
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Prior to the finale, students must share the link to the song they will be performing (the deadline will be shared via email, website, and social media pages)
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In case of any disruption due to technical reasons, the participant will be allowed another attempt
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The winner will also be considered for BISC Idol finale being held in Thailand. Further details will be shared as interested student will be required to bear half the cost of the international trip.
*Note:
Details of the finale will be shared closer to the event
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In case of any disruption due to technical reasons, the participant will be allowed another attempt
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Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
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Musicianship: Music Selection, Effective use of Stage and Performance Area, Style
-
Stage Performance: The aura that a participant emits matters; confidence on stage is critical
-
Quality of Tone: How well the performer can express the meaning and mood of the song
-
Technique: Tone Quality, Breath Support, Intonation, Diction and Articulation
-
Enunciation and Diction: Enunciation is the act of pronouncing words, while diction is the style of enunciation in speaking or in singing
-
Improvisation
06
The winners will also be considered for BISC Idol finale being held in Thailand. Further details will be shared as interested students will be required to bear half the cost of the international trip
*Note:
Details of the finale will be shared closer to the event
Icon 2019
Romaisa Tariq
Bss Icon Winner 2019
Our Judges - 2019
Amanat Ali
Bss Icon Award Judge
Hadiqa Kiyani
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Meekal Hassan
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Contact Us
Contact Details
Address:
10-11 Gurumangat Rd, Industrial Area Industrial Plots, Lahore, Punjab 54000, Pakistan
Email:
info@beaconhouseicon.com
