A severely competitive event, this event showcases some of the best rising talent in Instrumental Play. This event draws a large, dedicated audience.

No gathering of  teenagers and twenty-somethings anywhere in the world is complete without Music. And at KIET FEST, by Music we mean the whole plethora of genres you could possibly know, and a bit more. Whether it's a heavy maiden riff on the guitar, a soft love ballad or even a brilliant rendition of Carnatic raga on the violin, we guarantee that there will always be head banging throngs, spellbound audiences and (probably) jealous-eyed competitors to cheer you on. So, clean that dusty guitar, check your vocal range and head over to the Woodstock of the East. And if performing in front of an 2500-strong audience intimidates you, consider this as an open invite to  witness  some of the fiercest music competitions ever to take place in our region. After all, there is only one better thing than music - live music.

We will not be able to arrange for separate judges for Classical and Western Music. The same judges will judge both styles.

Those planning to come to the halls in which the competition is being held (including participants) are requested to switch off their mobile phones or keep them in silent mode.

Everyone present in the hall is expected not to move about in the hall while there is a participant performing. Once you are in the hall, you can move out only during the 1 min break between 2 participants.

Judges decision shall be final in all respects & shall be accepted without question.

Spot registration will not entertained.

Non-Percussion

All instruments will be judged together.

One person can participate only once.

Regarding the pieces that can be played, the same rules as those for vocal prelims apply.

Time limit: 7 minutes, though this might change depending on the number of participants.

Percussion

Electronic instruments are also allowed.

Participants may also be required to recite the korvais or other pieces played on judges' demand.

Participants may play in Classical or Western Music. However, they will not be judged separately.

Time limit: 7 minutes, though this might change depending on the number of participants. Please stick to the time limit.

Any sort of assistance to aid rhythm like music, rhythm clocks etc. are not allowed.

*A valid Event ID card is necessary for Stage Performance.

Prelims:

A time limit of 3 minutes will be allotted to each participant.

Only ONE accompanist will be allowed

MIDI or back-up tracks are allowed.

Registration is compulsory. Only registered participants will be allowed to perform.

Only the selected participants from the prelims will be allowed to perform in the final round.

The final round will be held in TWO stages:

Stage 1 will be same as solo prelims (all the rules of prelims apply). This round will also consist of pitch, rhythm and tempo variations. Apart from this the judges may ask the performers to elaborate upon anything that they perform.

Stage 2 - Each finalist will have to perform a medley of songs for a maximum time limit of 6 minutes. Emphasis will be given to the choice of songs.

3. The final results will depend on the participant's performance in both the stages of the final round.

*A valid Event ID card is necessary for Stage Performance.