1. Finalist Confirmation
- Stage Fee: Selected teams must pay the balance Finale Fee of Rs. 1000/- to secure their slot.
- Passes: This fee includes backstage access passes for all registered team members.
2. Technical Deliverables (Crucial for the “Grand” Look)
- Deadlines: All technical assets must be submitted 72 hours prior to the show via Google Drive.
- Visuals (LED Wall):
- Teams MUST provide a high-resolution video loop (1920x1080p MP4) to play on the LED backdrop.
- Static images are allowed but not recommended.
- Note: If no visual is provided, a generic Sangeetam logo will be displayed.
- Audio:
- Single mixed track (MP3/WAV) required.
- The track must include the Intro and Outro.
- Sound Check: A specific time slot will be given for a sound/light check. Teams missing this slot will walk blindly.
- Lighting Scripts: If the team has specific lighting requirements (e.g., “Red wash for intro, Strobe for climax”), the Show Director must submit a Lighting Cue Sheet.
3. Performance & Choreography
- Time Limit: 8 to 12 Minutes (extended for grandness).
- Includes: Narrator→ Intro Ramp Walk→ Designer Bow →Exit.
- Strict Penalty: The music will fade out automatically at the 12-minute mark.
- Stage Conduct:
- Formations: Teams are encouraged to use the full stage width and ramp.
- Stance: No stopping on the ramp for more than 10 seconds per model.
- Narrator: Teams must provide their own pre-recorded narration (embedded in the audio track) OR a script for the host to read.
4. Costumes & Decorum
- Modesty: While we encourage high fashion, inappropriate or lingerie-style exposure without artistic justification is prohibited.
- Footwear: Models must be comfortable walking in their chosen footwear. Tripping hazards should be avoided.
- Green Room: Only registered team members with badges are allowed in the Green Room.
- Cleanliness: Hairspray, glitter, and makeup spills must be cleaned up by the team.
5. Props & Safety
- Allowed: Handheld props, headgear, capes.
- Prohibited: Fire, water, live animals, powders, glass, or confetti poppers (these ruin the ramp for the next team).
6. Judging Criteria (100 Points)
- Theme & Originality: Is the collection unique? Does it tell a story?
- Costume Design & Detailing: Fit, finish, and aesthetic.
- Choreography & Coordination: Formation transitions and synchronization.
- Ramp Walk & Attitude: Model confidence and pose.
- Music & Visual Experience: How well did the audio/video match the walk?
The final divide up, and if any changes will be informed 72 hours before the competition.
7. Prizes
- Best Collection (Winner): Cash Prize + Trophy + Career Contracts (on agency’s discretion).
- Best Walk (Runner-Up): Cash Prize + Trophy + Career Contracts (on agency’s discretion).
- Best Male Model & Best Female Model: Individual Sashes + Certificates+ Career Contracts (on agency’s discretion).
8. Organizer Rights
- Organizers reserve the right to stop music if the content is offensive.
- Green Room allocation is at the discretion of the organizers.
- Submitted designs may be used by Sangeetam for promotional purposes with credit to the creator.