BMM २०२६ स्वरमंच

Competition Rules:

1. BMM2026 Swarmanch competition is only and exclusively for singers across North America.
2. Time Limit: Maximum 3 minutes per performance.
3. Genre: Marathi Bhaav Sangeet (Bhaav Geet/Bhakti Geet/Abhang).
4. Song Format: No mashups allowed.
5. Live Accompaniment: Allowed only if accompanists are visible on video. You may sing without instruments, or along with tanpura. There is no compulsion to use live accompaniment or backing tracks. Instrumentalists or tracks are allowed but not mandatory. Your singing volume should be clear and audible. If using accompaniment or a track, it must not overpower the vocals.
6. Video Editing: Strictly no video edits, audio enhancements, or processing – raw voice only.
7. Identification: Authorized Instagram handle of parent/own name.
8. Entries: One singer = one final entry only.
9. If you are selected as a finalist, you are required to purchase the BMM2026 registration and attend the BMM2026 Convention in Seattle in person. This is a mandatory condition for participation in the finale.
10. Each age group may have multiple preliminary rounds, depending on the total number of contestants in that category.
11. The finale will take place live at the BMM2026 Convention in Seattle, where The Top 3 solo finalists from each age group and The Top 3 group song performers will be invited to perform on stage.
12. All performances from the first round onward will be personally judged by Dr. Saleel Kulkarni.
13. The finale will be evaluated by respected and experienced music industry judges with strong musical expertise.
14. All participants will receive an Appreciation Certificate. Finalists will be awarded trophies, and the Top 3 winners in each category will receive winner trophies.
15. The judges’ decision will be final and binding, and no further correspondence will be entertained regarding the results.
16. After receiving the registration form, we will generate a contestant-exclusive code/ID for every participant. Please ensure this code is added when uploading your audition video on social media, as it will be used for official identification.
17. For the process of uploading your audition video on Instagram, a step-by-step guidance video will be published on our official website at https://bmmseattle2026.org/swarmanch SOON. Please stay tuned.