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Discover Your Voice with Navika Kogile

The ultimate Kannada music competition to showcase talent, connect with your cultural roots, and celebrate the rich musical heritage

Competition Guidelines

Solo Vocals

NAVIKA KOGILE 2025

Registration open to all NRI Kannadigas who are registered attendees for NAVIKA 2025.

πŸ”Ή Age Groups (as of Jun 15, 2025)

  • Group 1 – 08 to 15 Years
  • Group 2 – 16 to 50 Years
  • Group 3 – 51 Years and above

πŸ”Ή Submission Guidelines

  • Upload a recorded YouTube video link of Kannada film song using Karaoke
  • Do not use or add audio effects to your voice recordings
  • Microphones can be used for recording (not mandatory)
  • Maximum video length: 4 minutes
  • Announce participant's name, age and NAVIKA Order registration ID at the beginning (excluded from time limit)
  • Include participant's name, age, email id, contact phone number and NAVIKA Order registration ID in your email submission

πŸ”Ή Competition Format

  • Preliminary results communicated via email
  • Semifinals & Finals held live onsite
  • Top 5 selected from each age group for finals
  • Finalists chosen by celebrity judges
  • Committee will determine number of rounds based on participation
  • PLEASE NOTE THAT JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL

Deadline: June 15th, 2025

For inquiries: nvks25music@gmail.com

Group & Instrumental

SOLO & GROUP PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

Music entries include solo or group vocal and instrumental performances.

πŸ”Έ Eligibility

  • All participants must adhere to General NAVIKA 2025 Participation Rules
  • Every group participant must be registered for NAVIKA 2025
  • Minimum participation age: 6 years

πŸ”Έ Performance Requirements

  • All performances should be presented in Kannada
  • Teams/Artists are responsible for their props, costumes & makeup
  • All expenses related to performance borne by the team/artist
  • Teams/Artists must obtain permission for any proprietary/copyrighted materials
  • Political/Religious bias in programs are discouraged

πŸ”Έ Submission Process

  • Good quality video/audio submission for audition is mandatory
  • Send clip in any general AV format with program name
  • All submissions will be reviewed by the Cultural committee
  • Exceptions may be made based on time availability, exceptional talent, and program uniqueness

Deadline for submitting entries: June 15th, 2025

Email submissions to: nvks25music@gmail.com

Questions? Contact the NAVIKA 2025 Music Team

nvks25music@gmail.com