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JOBURG INDIGENOUS GOSPEL

CALL FOR REGISTRATION SEE DETAILS ON FLYER

11 OCT - 22 OCT 2021

submission entry click here
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WHAT IS JOBURG INDIGENOUS GOSPEL

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The City of Johannesburg will be hosting its Indigenous Gospel Music Festival also known as Clap and Tap as one of the Regional Activation programmes linked to Arts Alive.  The Indigenous Gospel Music also known as Clap and Tap is one of South Africa’s most unique musical offerings.  It is an acapella-style music genre that has become a symbol of religious cultural expression.  The genre will be celebrated as part of the Arts Alive programme this Heritage Month.

​Only choirs from Joburg (Region A - G)

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SUBMISSION BOX

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR ENTRY
STEP1: 
RECORD A VIDEO OF YOUR CHOIR PERFORMING 1 SONG
INTRODUCE THE NAME OF THE CHOIR+WHERE YOU FROM
VIDEO MUST BE LANDSCAPE+FORMATMPEG4+MUST BE GOOD QUALITY+GOOD AUDIO.
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STEP2:
LOG ON TO: WWW.JOBURGINDIGENOUSGOSPEL.CO.ZA
DOWNLOAD THE REGISTRATION FORM & FILL IT OUT
(CREATE A FOLDER & PUT YOUR VIDEO & REGISTRATION FORM INSIDE) ZIP FOLDER



​STEP3: 
CLICK THE SUBMISSION BOX ON THE WEBSITE
UPLOAD YOUR FOLDER (ZIP FILE) & SUBMIT
YOUR FOLDER WILL BE RECEIVED ON OUR SIDE THEN YOU DONE (THIS IS ON 24/7
GENERAL GUIDELINES
  1. Consist of Not more than 20 not less than 15
  2. No Age Limit.
  3. Based in Joburg 
  4. Not signed to any recording company. 
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 Assessment Criteria 
Arrangement/Composition 
Presentation (Music/Personal) 
Improvisation/Interpretation 

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DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORMS HERE

RULES

​City of Joburg Indigenous Gospel Music
Clap n Tap & AmaZion
Rules
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Indigenous Gospel Music Festival ONLY open to City of Johannesburg Choirs

There will be a call for registration to participate with choirs to fill in registration form and
submit video clip of the choir singing on or before closing date.

Selection of choirs will take place in a form of adjudication by Judges

During the festival choirs will be adjudicated on the following:

Interpretation of songs

Diction/Articulation

Choreography

Uniformity

Originality

Creativity

Overall stage appearance

Announcement of selected choirs will done once step three of the rules has been concluded

Number of choristers per choir for the festival will be determined by the Covid-19 Alert Level
imposed.

Each choir will be expected to adhere to Covid-19 regulations were registers are filled and
individual choristers are to be scanned and sanitized.

Choirs are expected to ascend the stage in full uniform (this will contribute towards their
scoring).

It will be the responsibility of the choirs to get own food and transport themselves to the
festival venue.

At the festival choirs will be required to sing two songs of not more than 5 minutes each and
no additional time will be added.

Choristers will only be allowed to sing with one choir (no sharing of choristers).

Choirs will be expected to leave the festival venue after their performance/presentation and
only a required number of members will remain behind for the results.

If a choir is called for backstage but cannot be found it will be disqualified for the festival

Selected choirs will get an opportunity to participate at the City of Johannesburg Indigenous
Gospel Music Festival where they will be compensated.

Previous year winners will get an automatic entry the following year to defend their titles

Should the defending champions defend their titles or not in the festival the following year
they will never be allowed to register for participation, rather they will be invited as guest
choirs.

No alcohol or drugs will be allowed during the festival

Previous Winners

Submission entry click here

JUDGING CRITERIA

CHOREOGRAPHY​ 

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Originality, Structure, Creativity and Storytelling

PRESENTATION

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Formation, Use of Space, Artistic Direction with Inspirational Approach

COSTUME

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Structure of Music, Props and Uniformity

DISCIPLINE

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Integration link portrayal of title, phrasing, moment and Authenticity of the routine

HEADLINER PERFORMANCE THE MIGHTY SINGERS CHOIR

The Mighty Singers Gospel Choir was founded on the 12 th August 1990 at Chiawelo Ext 2 (Soweto) .The Mighty Singers Gospel Choir’s 24 years existence has seen them achieving
many great things. In 1996 they recorded their first album which was called Onketse ditsetsentle. This first album managed to sell about 300 copies. Through this album, they managed to perform in various concerts and competitions. In 1999, The Mighty Singers Gospel Choir won the Viceroy Five Star Competition. They continued their good work by
winning more competitions. READ MORE

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The Indigenous gospel music also known as clap and tap is one of the gospel genre that has its roots in the South African cultural scene.  Clap and Tap has become a cultural symbol of worshipping and celebration of life for many in South Africa Heritage, and hosting the indigenous gospel festival in September celebrates our living heritage as a source of identity and continuity.
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Newtown 2001
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