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1. The Nanyang International Music Competition is an international competition, and all who meet the requirements may register to participate.

2. Registration and online competition dates:
- Registration date is from June 6, 2024 (10:00) to July 5, 2024 (23:59）  

- Deadline for video entry submission will be July 5, 2024 (23:59)

- Online competition dates are July 24-31, 2024

3. After the registration closes, all participants' videos in the same category will be edited and combined into one video. This combined video will be streamed online during the competition period, and the judges will evaluate the performances in real-time.

4. Chinese Percussion:

 - Dagu (including Datanggu)

 - Paigu (A combination of drums including the Dagu or Datanggu and Paigu) 

 - Bangu

 - Other drum types: such as Xinjiang Shougu, Korean Changgu

 - Mixed percussion solo (combination solo works based on "different categories" of Chinese percussion instruments, and no more than three types of small foreign percussion instruments are allowed)

5. Video Recording Requirements:

 - Participants must upload an unedited, high-definition video.

 - The video must be recorded horizontally.

 - The video must be at least 1080p.

 - Participant's face, hands and instrument must be clearly visible throughout the video; recording position not to be too close or too far. The recording environment must remain quiet throughout.

 - The video can be recorded using a mobile phone or video recorder.

 - The video must be recorded within 6 months of the registration period.

 - The video must have synchronised sound and image; editing is not allowed.

 - Video submitted must be saved in .mov or .mp4 file format. File naming format: < Ensemble group name+category+piece's title >.

 - The video must not exceed 1200MB.

6. The competition organising committee will invite notable music professors and artists specialising in Chinese music from Singapore, China, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Chinese Taiwan to serve as judges. 

7. Participants can participate in various groups simultaneously. 

8. Repertoire Selection:

 - Participants' own-choice repertoire should be selected to show their highest level of performance; difficulty of the music will also be evaluated. 

 - Participants must attach a PDF score of their chosen work when registering. The file name should include: (1) Participant's name; (2) Participant's category. 

 - Participants must adhere to the time limit of each category. The system will automatically flag any videos exceeding the time limit and the competition entry will be revoked.   

 - The organiser reserves the right to disqualify any participant who does not adhere to competition rules.

9. Participants are not allowed to contact any judges during the competition. Participants who flout this rule will be disqualified from the competition and all awards and prizes will be rescinded.  

10. The order in which the competition videos will be played will be determined by the organiser through an automated ballot. The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the order of the competition. 

11. The organiser reserves the right to record (including video files) during the competition activities without offering compensation to participants or soliciting their consent. This recording may be used for broadcast and publicity purposes with copyright of the recorded content belonging to the organiser. 

12. Your registration serves as consent to all rules and regulations outlined. 

13. All decisions made by the judges are final, no appeals will be entertained.

1. Scoring ranges from 0 to 100 points, with final scores rounded to one decimal places.     

2. All qualified contestants will receive awards based on the following criteria:

3. Proportion of awards for all professional categories:

4. All non-professional categories – No limit to proportion of awards.

5. Electronic certificates will be awarded to all participants. 

6. "Outstanding Teacher Award" will be presented to all mentors of participants who have won the Gold with Distinction, Gold, Silver and Bronze Award (Mentor's name must be provided at the time of registration).

7. Decisions made by the organising committee are final.