Hamsadhwani Creations in Bangalore is conducting Devi Krithi competitions on Sunday 5th August 2012 in connection with its 13th anniversary celebrations. The competitions will be held in both junior (10-15 years) and senior (16-25 years) categories. Participants have to register in advance through e-mail to \n This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with name, age, list of compositions and contact details. Venue: Ananya Sabhangana, 91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore Time: 9.30am. Registration fee: Rs 75/- Phone: 080 - 23325302 Website: www.mssheela.com/hamsadhwani.
Shivanugraha Trust will conduct music and dance competitions on compositions of Rukmini Ramani on August 4 and 5. This is in connection with its 11th dance and music festival. This will be held at Narada Gana Sabha. For details call 98403 48638. Thirupoonthuruthy Sri Narayana Tirtha Trust will conduct its annual Tarangam competition for juniors and seniors, on August 15. This will be held at Sringeri Pravachana Mandiram, R. A. Puram. The applications should be sent to 10/2, Second Main Road R. A. Puram, Chennai-28. For details call 2493 6671, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Music Academy, Madras is conducting music competitions in its premises on August 18, 19, 25, and 26. For applications contact 2811 2231/ 2811 5162 on all working days. Last date for registration is August 14. The schedule of competition dates is available in the website musicacademymadras.in.
Marabu Foundation in Thanjavur is hosting a workshop on Manodharma Sangeetham. The workshops will be conducted in Gurukula pattern at Marabu Foundation, Thillaisthanam near Tiruvaiyaru, near Thanjavur free of cost. From August 18 to 20. Course Director : Dr. Rama Kausalya Resource Person : N. S. Swaminathan Associate Professor, Sri Satguru Sangeetha Vidyalayam Music College, Madurai. The contact address - Jatavallabar House, 6/78, Thillaisthanam, Thanjavur Dt., 613 203. Phone to use: 04362 - 260606.
Avadhany Foundation is conducting a vocal Carnatic music competition for children below 15 at Bangalore on 28th October 2012. The competition carries a cash award of Rs 6000 (Ist Prize), Rs 3000 (2nd Prize) and Rs 1000 (Consolation Prize). In addition the 1st Prize winner will be presented an electronic Tambura donated by Dr Hamsini Nagendra, Performing Artiste and Associate Professor, Dept of Performing Arts, Bangalore University. Last date for receipt of application is 15th September 2012. For details please write to