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Are you a singer, lyricist, composer, or producer passionate about Konkani Tiatr music? Goa's Tiatr Academy has something special for you!

What Is This Scheme?

The "Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram)" scheme, initiated by the Tiatr Academy under the Government of Goa's Art, Culture and Museums Department, aims to shine a spotlight on talented individuals who contribute to Konkani music. It's all about encouraging the creation of top-notch Konkani Audio/Video/Digital albums featuring Tiatr songs.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This award scheme is specifically for producers, lyricists, singers, and musicians who are involved in creating Konkani Tiatr song albums. It's a fantastic opportunity for Goan artists to get recognition and financial rewards for their creative work.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By offering cash awards across twelve different categories, the scheme actively promotes qualitative album production. This helps in enriching the 'kantar' (songs) tradition of Konkani music, ensuring its vibrant future and encouraging artists to invest in producing excellent content.

Objective

This award scheme by Goa's Tiatr Academy is designed to boost the production of high-quality Konkani Tiatr song albums. It offers cash prizes to singers, lyricists, composers, and producers, celebrating excellence in Konkani music.

Benefits

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Sources and references

Guidelines (Scheme No. 57)

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for these awards, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Albums must be produced within the period of January 1st to December 31st of the year specified by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
The music director must be a Goan or of Goan origin.
All singers featured in the album must be Goans whose mother tongue is Konkani.
The album should contain songs exclusively in the Konkani language. Songs in English, Hindi, Portuguese, or any other language are not permitted.
The songs included must be original compositions and not old songs or remixes of existing ones.
Each eligible Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Album must contain a minimum of 8 Konkani kantaram.
The lyrics of the songs, performances, or any speeches should not contain any adverse remarks against governments, individuals, institutions, or against any caste, creed, or religion.

Competition Requirements

A minimum of three entries are required in each category for it to be considered for competition in that specific category.
For the Best Album award, the album must include at least 5 kantaram from the following categories: one solo, one duet (with interactive lyrics), one duo (with interactive lyrics), one trio (with interactive lyrics), one quartet/quintet (with interactive lyrics), and one choral song.

Child Singer Category Requirements

Child singers must not have completed 16 years of age on or before December 31st of the year identified by the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

How To Apply

To participate in the Konkani Song & Music Awards, please follow these steps:

Prepare your album according to the eligibility criteria.
Gather all the required documents as specified.
Submit the application along with the required documents and audio discs to the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Official Address for Submission:

Tiatr Academy of Goa,
16, Benvenuto House,
St. Anne's Building,
Near Kala Academy,
Campal, Panaji, Goa - 403001

For the most up-to-date application details and to download forms, please visit the official website of the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

Documents Required

When submitting your application, please ensure you have the following documents ready:

At Application Stage

A self-attested copy of your Aadhaar Card.
A self-attested copy of your Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card.
Four copies of your Audio Compact Discs.
Three typed copies of the lyrics for your songs (in Konkani, written in the Roman Script) if you are applying for the Best Lyricist Award.
Proof of the album's release date, if this information is not clearly printed on the cover.

For Child Singer Category

Self-attested copies of your Birth Certificate or Baptism Certificate.
A certificate from the Headmaster/Headmistress of a recognized school, confirming your birth date. (The original certificate will need to be presented for verification.)

FAQ’s

What's the minimum number of Konkani songs an album needs to be eligible?

To be considered, your album must contain at least 8 Konkani kantaram (songs). This applies to Audio Compact Discs, Video Compact Discs, Digital Versatile Discs, and Digital Albums.

Can my album include songs in languages other than Konkani, like English or Hindi?

No, only albums featuring songs exclusively in the Konkani language are eligible. Albums with songs in English, Hindi, Portuguese, or any other language will not be accepted.

What is the prize money for the 'Best Konkani Kantaram Audio Album of the Year'?

The winner of the 'Best Konkani Kantaram Audio Album of the Year' award receives a substantial cash prize of ₹30,000/-.

Does the music director need to be from Goa?

Yes, it's mandatory for the music director of the submitted album to be a Goan or of Goan origin for the album to be eligible.

What are the age limits for the child singer awards?

To qualify for the child singer categories, participants must be under 16 years of age as of December 31st of the year the Tiatr Academy of Goa has designated.

How many CDs should I submit with my application?

You need to submit four copies of your Audio Compact Discs along with your application to the Tiatr Academy of Goa.

What documents can prove a child singer's age?

For child singers, you can submit self-attested copies of their Birth Certificate or Baptism Certificate. Additionally, a certificate from their school's Headmaster/Headmistress verifying the birth date is required, with the original to be presented for verification.

Are remixed old songs or older Konkani songs allowed in the album?

No, the scheme specifically requires original compositions. Albums containing old songs or remixes of previously released Konkani songs are not eligible for these awards.

When do the albums need to be released to be eligible for awards for a specific year?

Albums must be produced between January 1st and December 31st of the year specified by the Tiatr Academy of Goa to be eligible for that year's awards.

How much prize money do solo male and female singers get?

Both the Male Singer of the Year (Solo) and the Female Singer of the Year (Solo) are awarded ₹10,000/- each. For child singers, the Child Male Singer and Child Female Singer categories each receive ₹5,000/-.

What are the specific requirements for an album to win the 'Best Album' award?

To be considered for the Best Album award, an album must feature at least 5 kantaram from specific categories: one solo, one duet (with interactive lyrics), one duo (with interactive lyrics), one trio (with interactive lyrics), one quartet/quintet (with interactive lyrics), and one choral song. Interactive lyrics are a must for group categories.

Can lyrics or performances be critical of governments or institutions?

Absolutely not. The lyrics, performances, or any speeches in the album must not contain any adverse remarks against governments, individuals, institutions, or any caste, creed, or religion. Such content could lead to disqualification.

How many entries are needed per category to make it competitive?

For a category to be considered in the competition, there must be a minimum of three entries submitted for that particular category.

What format is required for submitting lyrics for the Lyricist award?

If you're applying for the Best Lyricist Award, you need to submit three typed copies of the lyrics for three different songs. These should be in Konkani, written using the Roman Script, and attached separately with your application.