Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram)
in Goa
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Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram) in Goa
Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram) is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Goa.
Apply for Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram) in Goa
Scheme Overview
The scheme aims to encourage producers, lyricists, singers, and musicians to produce qualitative Konkani Audio/Video/Digital albums of Tiatr songs. Cash awards from ₹5,000/- to ₹30,000/- are provided across twelve categories to Goan artists producing Konkani kantaram albums.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must produce Konkani Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Albums between 1st January and 31st December of the year identified by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
- The applicant must ensure the music director is compulsorily a Goan or of Goan origin.
- The applicant must ensure singers in the Album are Goans whose mother tongue is Konkani.
- The applicant must ensure the Album contains songs only in Konkani language and not in other languages like English, Hindi, Portuguese etc.
- The applicant must ensure the songs in the Album are not old songs or remix of old songs.
- The applicant must ensure the Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Albums consists of minimum 8 Konkani kantaram.
- The applicant must ensure there are no adverse remarks in any form against any Governments/Individuals/Institutions or against caste, creed and religion in the lyrics of songs/performances/speeches.
***Competition Requirements***
- The applicant must ensure there are minimum three entries in each category to participate in that particular category competition.
- The applicant must ensure for Best Album award, the album has at least 5 kantaram from specified categories: one solo, one duet (interactive lyrics), one duo (interactive lyrics), one trio (interactive lyrics), one quartet/quintet (interactive lyrics), one choral song.
***Child Singer Category***
- The applicant must ensure child singers have not completed 16 years of age on or before 31st December of the year identified by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
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Benefits
Male singer of the year (Solo): ₹10,000/-
Female singer of the year (Solo): ₹10,000/-
Child Male Singer of the year (Solo): ₹5,000/-
Child Female Singer of the year (Solo): ₹5,000/-
Duet of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹10,000/-
Duo of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹10,000/-
Trio of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹15,000/-
Quartet of the year (Nature of lyrics should be interactive): ₹20,000/-
Choral Song of the year: ₹20,000/-
Lyricist of the year: ₹10,000/-
Music composer of the year: ₹10,000/-
Best Konkani kantaram audio album of the year: ₹30,000/-
*Awards are presented every year by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Self-Attested Copy of Aadhaar Card. |
| 2 | Self-Attested Copy of Permanent Account Number Card. |
| 3 | Four Audio Compact Discs. |
| 4 | Three Typed Copies of Lyrics of Songs (In Konkani in Roman Script) for Best Lyricist Award consideration. |
| 5 | Proof of Album Release Date (If date is not printed on the cover). |
| 6 | Self-Attested Copies of Birth Certificate or Baptism Certificate. |
| 7 | Certificate by Headmaster/Headmistress of Recognized School Certifying Birth Date (Original should be produced for verification). |
How to Apply in Goa
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the office of Tiatr Academy of Goa to collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
Offline Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form. Alternatively, visit the office of Tiatr Academy of Goa to collect the prescribed application form for the scheme.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Offline Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
Offline Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001 *Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment. Selection Process & Award Announcement
Step 1: The submitted Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Albums will be judged by a Panel of Judges comprising eminent personalities experienced in song and music selected by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Offline Step 1: The submitted Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Albums will be judged by a Panel of Judges comprising eminent personalities experienced in song and music selected by Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Step 2: Tiatr Academy of Goa will announce the winners and present cash awards in the respective categories annually, with the judges' decision being final and binding on all participants.
Offline Step 2: Tiatr Academy of Goa will announce the winners and present cash awards in the respective categories annually, with the judges' decision being final and binding on all participants.
Common questions in Goa
Who can apply for Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram) in Goa?
Eligible residents of Goa who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram). Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Konkani Song & Music Awards (Tiatr Kantaram) in Goa?
Applicants in Goa typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Audio Compact Disc/Video Compact Disc/Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Albums should consist of minimum 8 Konkani kantaram to qualify for the competition. <br>