Event Details
Categories
1 – Vocals
2 – Instrumentals
Piano / Keyboards, Strings (violin and lower strings), Woodwinds, Guitar, Drums, Solo instruments, Traditional Music
NOTE: If any contestant Singing and Playing an instrument together as accompaniment, he/she will be assessed based on the Category. (Vocals or Instrumentals)
3 – Group (only vocals)
Choir / A Capella
Eligibility
Open to all Nationalities.
Age Groups:
Junior Level Vocals: 7 – 12 years
Junior Level Instrumental: 7 – 12 years
Senior Level Vocals: 13 – 18 years
Senior Level Instrumental: 13 – 18 years
Timelines
- Auditions (Qualifying rounds): October 2026
- Semi-Finals: November 2026
- Finals: November 2026
Competition Fees, Application Guidelines & General Requirements
A – Registration Fees: AED 300/- per participant (Individual category) and AED 600 for Groups will be applicable. Fees are non-refundable.
The Registration Fees include:
- Participation in the Competition.
- Participation Certificate
- Video recording at the Auditions (valued at AED 500/-)
- Invitation to Open Mic sessions
- Free Membership to the Muzikminds Online Club Webinars from July to September 2026
Winners will receive:
- All of the above included in Registration
- + Trophies and Winner Certificates
- + Prizes (TBA)
Payment: –
You may deposit/transfer the Registration Fee to the below listed RAK Bank account:
Account Name: Nelson D’souza
Account Number: 0025 505143 001
IBAN: AE030400000025505143001
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please send us the Receipt of your payment (specifying Participant name and email) in order to confirm payment.
Important note: Please mention participants name as reference, on payment details. If direct deposit made, please whatsapp screenshot of deposit receipt along with name of the Participant and Contact email.
B – All applications must be submitted online via this website
C – By submitting the online form, the participant accepts and confirms their agreement to the competition Terms & Guidelines.
REVIEW THE TERMS & GUIDELINES
REVIEW THE AUDITION GUIDELINES
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
D – All inquiries and clarifications can be sent to nelson@muzikminds.com
E – Participation Fees are non-refundable.
Judging Criteria
– Intonation (Music Tonality/Pitch)
– Articulation (Clarity & Dynamics)
– Originality / Creativity
– Pose (Personality and Self Confidence)
– Audience response (Pulse of audience)
– Rhythm & Tempo (To keep proper timing)
