Qualifier Guidelines

1. Eligibility

  • Open to all singers, solo performers only.

  • Participants must submit an original video recording of their performance.

  • No pitch or tempo alterations are allowed. 

2. Video Submission Guidelines

  • Performance duration: 2 minutes. 

  • The video must be recorded in a single take with no cuts, autotune, or heavy post-production edits.

  • No karaoke for the Qualifier round.

  • Shruthi box or an app for Shruthi can be used.  ( Not mandatory)

  • Ensure good audio and video quality.

  • No lip-syncing or pre-recorded vocals are allowed.

  • Video formats : MP4 and MKV.

  • All videos will be screened and any digital tampering will lead to disqualification.

  • Details on how to upload the video, and the last date for video submission will be shared via email once registration is complete.

    3. How to upload the video

    Upload the video to YOUR Google Drive under a folder named Star Singer.

    Make sure the shared access is "Anyone with the link".

    Please copy the link and send it via email to showkalisllc@gmail.com.

    The subject of the email should have the full name of the participant and the order number from the confirmation email.

  • LAST DAY FOR SUBMISSION IS MARCH 5 , 2025

4. Song Selection

  • Any genre is allowed- Freestyle-Qualifiers only.

  • Tamil Movie Songs only.

5. Judging Criteria

  • PITCH-10

  • TEMPO-10

  • EXPRESSION -10

  • PRONUNCIATION -10

Star Singer FAQs

How do I register for the contest?

Registration will open on 20th Feb 2025 on this website at 12PM EST.

What is the contest format?

All registered participants compete in the qualifier round judged by a panel of judges.

This is followed by quarterfinals and semi-finals, which will be judged by celebrity judges. ( Judges will be announced soon)

Yugendran Vasudevan will judge the finals.

How to participate virtually?

Sing from the comfort of your home. Record the song in the format we request.

Judges will listen to the entry and give feedback with scores.

What are the categories?

There are two categories.

Adults - 14 years and above

Kids - 8 to 13 years

Little Kids - 4-7 years

What is the fee to join the contest?

A registration fee of $10 USD ensures your place in the qualifier round.

Only those selected for the Quarterfinals will have to pay a contest fee of $75 USD, which includes the Yugendran concert ticket.

I still have a different question.

Enter your questions in the contact us form on our homepage or DM us on Instagram. We will respond ASAP.