Poetry Slam

Theme: My Heritage, My Voice: Celebrating Indigenous Identity Through Poetry

Aims and Objectives

• To promote literary appreciation and a love for poetry among students.
• To encourage creative expression and original thinking through poetic performance.
• To develop public speaking, communication skills, and self-confidence.
• To provide a platform for young poets and performers to showcase their talent and engage with contemporary issues through poetry.

Categories:

• School Level: Class IX–XII
• College Level and Above: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students

Registration Fee:

• School Level: ₹250 per participant
• College & PG Level: ₹350 per participant

Format:

• Solo Participation Only
• The competition will be conducted live on stage at Lorin Hall, Tetso College.

Verification:
Participants must submit:

• School/College Identity Card
• Bonafide Certificate or Enrollment Verification (if requested)

Submission Requirements:

• Only original poems written by the participant will be accepted.
• All Participants are required to perform in English.
• A typed copy of the poem must be submitted during registration or before the performance.
• Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.

Content Guidelines:

• Poetry should promote creativity, reflection, social awareness, cultural values, or personal expression.
• Content containing hate speech, discrimination, obscenity, or offensive language will not be permitted.

Performance Rules:
Time Limit:

• Minimum: 3 minutes
• Maximum: 5 minutes

Delivery:

• Participants may perform from memory
• Effective voice projection, expression, and stage presence are encouraged.

Performance Restrictions:

• Only one poem may be presented.
• No additional rounds unless announced by the organizers.

Prohibited Items
The following are strictly prohibited:

• Props of any kind
• Costumes intended to create theatrical effects
• Masks and special stage effects
• Background music
• Musical instruments
• Pre-recorded audio or sound effects
• Offensive, hateful, discriminatory, or obscene content

Violation of these rules may result in disqualification.

Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated on:

• Originality and Creativity – 25 Marks
• Content and Theme Development – 25 Marks
• Delivery and Performance – 20 Marks
• Voice Modulation and Expression – 15 Marks
• Audience Engagement and Impact – 15 Marks

Scoring and Results

• Scores will be awarded out of 100 marks.
• A panel of qualified judges appointed by the organizers will evaluate the performances.
• In case of a tie, higher marks in delivery and performance will determine the winner.
• The judges' decision shall be final and binding.
• No appeals shall be entertained.

Conduct and Discipline
Participants are expected to:

• Maintain professional and respectful conduct.
• Show respect to judges, organizers, fellow participants, and audience members.
• Follow all instructions issued by event officials.

Grounds for Disqualification

• Plagiarism
• Misconduct
• Use of prohibited materials
• Exceeding time limits significantly
• Disruptive behavior
• Submission of false information

Technical and Logistical Rules

• Participants must report at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the event.
• Standard microphone and sound system will be provided.
• Basic lighting arrangements will be available.
• No individual rehearsal time on stage will be provided unless announced.
• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to make adjustments in the event of technical difficulties.

Rights and Permissions
By participating, contestants agree that:

• The organizers may photograph, record, and document performances.
• Recordings and photographs may be used for publicity, reports, publications, and archival purposes.
• Participants retain authorship of their original work.
• For participants below 18 years of age, parental or institutional consent may be required.

General Conditions

• The Organizing Committee reserves the right to amend or modify any rule if necessary.
• Any matter not covered in these guidelines shall be decided by the Organizing Committee.
• The organizers shall not be held responsible for any personal loss, injury, or damage during the event.
• Submission of the registration form implies full acceptance of all rules and regulations.

Faculty Incharge:

• Dr. Putchong Thai (putchong@tetsocolege.org)

For Enquiries:

7005047554/8730081195/6909246089