Carnatic Music Idol USA 2012
Jaya TV and Maximum Media, in association with the Aradhana Committee, bring the most successful reality show for Carnatic music to the US for its 2nd season.
Announcing
Carnatic Music Idol: USA
After a successful first season on Jaya TV, Carnatic Music Idol: USA is back for 2012! This program is a way for North American children to showcase their talent, take part in a fun, relaxed and friendly competition while having the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be featured on an international television program. All talent levels are welcome and we want to give every participant a chance to perform and enjoy the event!
The preliminary contest will be open to young classical Carnatic musicians from North America. The dates and locations for the preliminary and final rounds are:
| Date | Location |
|---|---|
| August 11 | Northeast Prelims (NY/NJ) |
| August 12 | Southern Prelims (Atlanta) |
| August 18 | Midwest Prelims (Chicago) |
| August 19 | West Coast Prelims (Bay Area) |
| August 26 | Finals (Bay Area) |
Take part in this great opportunity!
- This competition is entirely different than the Indian version of Carnatic Music Idol
- Students of all levels are welcome; manodharmam performance is not required
- The goal is to showcase the North American Carnatic music scene, including teachers, organizers, and volunteers
- This event is a wonderful way for our families in India and abroad, as well as JayaTV's global audience, to see us and all that we do to keep our cultural traditions alive.
Priceless Prizes!
- All participants who qualify for further rounds get gift vouchers from popular audio companies
- The winners from both categories receive the following:
- A chance to perform in the 2013 Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival, in a special slot
- The opportunity to perform in Jaya TV's Margazhi Maha Utsavam in December 2012
- The winner in the senior category also gets to release their own classical album, contracted by one of the leading audio companies.
The panel of judges will comprise a group of popular star Carnatic musicians.
Application Process
Please look over the rules and regulations for the competition, and then get in touch with the regional organizers listed above to apply.
For further details, please contact Gopi Sundaram (gopi@aradhana.org) or Radhika Balasubramaniam (radhika@aradhana.org)
