Singing- Dhimtana

Singing

DhimTANA Solo Singing -2025 Guidelines

The 24th TANA Convention team is delighted to announce that 2025 “Dhim TANA Solo Singing” preliminary (local) competitions will be held across several cities in North America from March through June.

The team will be collaborating with TV9 and other channels to promote and telecast all our competitions held throughout North America.

The local finalists will get an opportunity to compete in the National competition held in Detroit during the 24th TANA Convention on July 3rd, 4th, 5th 2025.

Below are the age groups for competition (As of July 3rd 2025)

Sub Juniors – Below 9 Years
Juniors – 10 to 14 years
Seniors – 15 to 21 years
Adults – 22 years and above

July 3rd is the cut off date to determine age of participant in their respective categories.

Winner and 1st Runner will enter the finals in Detroit with a Free 24th TANA convention ticket (free ticket is for the winner and 1st Runner only). If Winner and 1st Runner cannot make it to finals in Detroit for any reason, then 2nd winner can enter to finals

Note: TANA convention ticket is only for the Winner and 1st runner (not for other family members/siblings)

The singing competitions will be held Solo Only.

Language : For Classical — Sanskrit and Telugu. For Filmy/Folk — Telugu only.

Time limits are strictly enforced (Classical signing up to 7 mins, Filmy/Folk is up to 5 mins). Film/Folk need to send track ahead of time.

Few Key points :

Classical Singing category includes songs from original Carnatic compositions
Filmy/Folk Singing category includes songs inspired by Tollywood, semi classical, Fusion or Folk
Karaoke tracks for Filmy/Folk category should not have any vocals
For entry fee details, please refer to your local city flier on TANA website
All participants must be Telugu speaking/ origin.
TANA membership is not required to participate in the competitions
Need to send a copy of age proof (for all contests)
Organizers decisions will be final in all aspects of selection
Dress appropriate to avoid last minute disqualifications.
Applicants must agree to abide by all the rules and must be flexible with changing schedules which are beyond control
The organizers are not responsible for any delays or non-receipt of applications on any account and for any reason whatsoever
The final round expenses (travel and stay) will have to be borne by the contestant only
The applicant will have to participate in a disciplined and diligent manner throughout the competition.
The organizers are not responsible for any loss or physical injury that occurs to the contestant because of their participation in the event. The applicants will participate at their own risk and can have no claim against TANA/Dhim TANA in any regard
Incorrect information will result in disqualifications, whether discovered prior to, during or after participation
The decision of the judges is final in all cases
Only the contestant will be allowed near the main stage area
The schedule of events and qualification rounds are subject to change at the discretion of the organizers
The organizers are not responsible for non-completion/non- occurrence of the event
Finals are scheduled during the TANA conference - July 3rd, 4th 5th 2025 in Detroit MI
First 2 winning contestants will get chance to compete for nationals during TANA conference

Frequently Asked Questions for Singing(Classical, Filmy/Folk) Competition:

1 Can a participant perform in multiple categories?

Yes, a participant may perform in multiple categories. Separate registration is needed for each category and age limits are strictly enforced

2 Can classical singers bring a shruti box?

Yes, a shruti box is allowed.

3 Time limits for the competition.

Time limit are strictly enforced (Classical signing up to 7 mins, Filmy/Folk is up to 5 mins)Film/Folk need to send track ahead of time

4 Do participants need to dress up for this competition?

Appropriate stage dressing and presentation is encouraged