No, it’s not a forum of the Apatani’s as you might think, but a singing talent hunt platform.
Seems like the craze that talent hunt shows like Indian Idol 3, Sa Re Ga Ma Pa or the Voice of India generated, has seized the psyche of people of this sleepy little town of Hapoli-Ziro to launch it’s own miniature version of the talent hunt called Voice of Apatani.
The event is being organized under the banner of Apatani Youth Association (AYA) from 18th November, 2007 to 31st December, 2007. The rules are simple-If you are an Apatani, has attained the age of 15 years and has a flair for singing then you can register your name for participation before 5th of November, 2007; though the professionals (singer) are excluded from participation. For audition you have to prepare two songs-one in Apatani and the other in Hindi. And those selected for top 20 has to deposit a non-refundable amount of INR 2,000.00/-; which I seem not to understand why? When asked, the organizing Chairman told that since they have to arrange orchestra and accommodation for the participants, they are charging this non-refundable fee of INR 2000/- from the top 20 participants.
So what's the catch? The winner takes away INR 50,000/- as prize money besides a contract for cutting an album and the runners-up bag INR 20,000/- as prize money and an one album contract.
For more details, contact the Organizing Chairman Millo Tamang at +919436230319 or see the contact details at the poster above.
hmm...Not bad ! Why should we left behind, when whole nation are caught by this "IDOL and VOICE OF ..." fever :-). Lets expect some good FEMALE singer from this conduct. I feel WE lack good professonal female singer.
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I know a very talented singer here in Blore. His name is Tasso Tanyang, a Civil Engineer.There are 2 more, doing engg. Omo and Tuwang..I hope they will participate..
@ Kiran,
Thx for the suggestion.
@Bomken,
Waiting to hear them sing ;)
hey i really appreciate dis voice of apatani thing... wish i cud take part in it!!! hope d judgement wl be fair. expecting a good female singer!
Let's hope everything would be fair in the entire competition and some good female singer come out as a winner :)