JOBURG INDIGENOUS GOSPEL

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WHAT IS JOBURG INDIGENOUS GOSPEL

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)

RULES

All participating Choirs are subject to the rules of the festival.

All Choirs should look presentable on stage including their Choir Master/Conductor

All selected Choirs will be expected to attend Choir Information Session and honor their obligated performance on the day.

No Choir will be paid using banking details different from those supplied above or using Choir Master’s/Conductor’s personal details.

Payments will be made in the name of the Registered Name to the festival.

The organizers of the event reserve the right to disqualify any choir that fails to adhere to the rules as set

Only choirs from Joburg Regions ( Region A- G)

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.

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

Consist of Not more than 20 not less than 15
No Age Limit.
Based in Joburg
Not signed to any recording company.

Assessment Criteria
Arrangement/Composition
Presentation (Music/Personal)
Improvisation/Interpretation

DOWNLOAD SUBMISSION FORMS HERE

Rules

All participating Choirs are subject to the rules of the festival.
All Choirs should look presentable on stage including their Choir Master/Conductor
All selected Choirs will be expected to attend Choir Information Session and honor their obligated performance on the day.
No Choir will be paid using banking details different from those supplied above or using Choir Master’s/Conductor’s personal details.
Payments will be made in the name of the Registered Name to the festival.
The organizers of the event reserve the right to disqualify any choir that fails to adhere to the rules as set
Only choirs from Joburg Regions ( Region A- G)

Previous Winners

Submission entry click here

JUDGING CRITERIA

CHOREOGRAPHY

Originality, Structure, Creativity and Storytelling

PRESENTATION

Formation, Use of Space, Artistic Direction with Inspirational Approach

COSTUME

Structure of Music, Props and Uniformity

DISCIPLINE

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

ABOUT

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.