Global Deepavali Songwriting Contest

Deepa Raaga is a unique songwriting contest open to song writers from around the world, with the ultimate aim of creating a collection of festive songs especially for Deepavali.

It's a groundbreaking event, that will create a new genre of music which will be made available to the public either as a CD album or via download from the internet in time for this year's Deepavali celebrations.

Soon, we will be able to enjoy the meaningful festivities of Deepavali with these tunes, not only in our homes, but also amongst the shopping malls and bazaars of downtown KL, Serangoon Road in Singapore and even to the streets of Chennai!
Contest Mechanics
In the preliminary stage, entries must be made before the closing date, which is 15th July 2009. Its so easy to enter, just upload your songs and lyrics submissions online in this portal at the “SUBMIT ENTRY” tab on the menu bar. You may also contact the Secretariat and speak to Shirley at +603-7781-7502, to get your entry form.
At the end of Stage 1, the judges will select the Best 30 entrants to progress to the semi-finals, which will be held at Chakravartty’s – Malaysia’s No.1 Indian Live Entertainment Club in Kuala Lumpur from 3 to 5 August 2009. The Top 10 will then be selected for the Grand Finals on 6th September 2009.


Stage 1.
Submission of entries - 1st June to 15th July 2009

Stage 2.
Semi-finals - 3rd to 5th August 2009
Live Performance
Venue: Chakravathy Club, KL

Stage 3.
GRAND FINAL - 6th September 2009
Live Performance
Venue: to be determined



Prizes
Cash Prizes for the Top 10 Finalists only

1. BEST SONG Winner RM25,000

2. BEST SONG Runner-up RM15,000

3. BEST SONG 2nd Runner-up RM12,500

4. Remaining 7 of the Top 10 Finalists RM5,000 each