PAADUM OFFICE 2008
 ‘Paadum Office’ (earlier ‘Corporate Music”) is the Annual Inter-corporate Music Competition conducted by BIG DEAL, which the entire corporate community of Chennai look out for. 
This is the 5th edition. 
Around 60 major and mid-sized companies participate in this prestigious talent mela. 
This show will be telecast in VIJAY TV for several weeks. 
 
CATEGORY 1 – CLASSICAL MUSIC 
	I.  SOLO SINGING – Male
	II. SOLO SINGING – Female
	PRIZES
	Solo Singing – Male 	I, II, III
	Solo Singing – Female 	I, II, III	
     
CATEGORY 2 – POPULAR MUSIC (Solo) 
	I.   SOLO SINGING – Male
	II.  SOLO SINGING – Female
	PRIZES
	Solo Singing – Male 	I, II, III
	Solo Singing – Female 	I, II, III	     

CATEGORY 3 – POPULAR MUSIC (Team) 
	TEAM MUSIC
	PRIZES
	Team Music 			I, II, III

JUDGES
	MUSIC DIRECTORS 		
	PLAYBACK SINGERS
	CLASSICAL MUSICIANS 

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Overall Championship will be calculated by summing up all the premium points scored by the solo participants and the teams for their respective companies. And the company that tops the tally would bag this trophy.

The score pattern is as follows:
SOLO SINGING 	I	8 points
				II	4 points
				III	2 points

TEAM MUSIC 	I	20 points
				II	10 points
				III	  5 points

RULES AND REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
•	The participating corporates have to be registered companies.
•	Since it is an Inter-Corporate Meet, participants can only represent a company and not be individuals.
•	Every participating company has to endorse the list of participants with their identities duly proved.
•	Participants may have to prove their IDs at the time of participation, if needed.
•	Age/position no bar.
•	Companies can choose to participate in any or all categories, based on their choice and talent availability. 
 
CLASSICAL - SOLO
•	Classical category is only a vocal competition.
•	There are 3 levels in this category – Prelims, Semifinals and Finals.
•	What you perform is absolutely your choice. But, for your information, judges of previous years have appreciated only traditional and purest form of classical compositions. 
•	E.g. Kritis, kirthanas, abhangs etc.
•	Judges might ask you to sing any part of the composition you render. For example, pallavi or anupallavi or charanam or swaram or just the ragam. Last year, the judges actually grilled the contestants to test their ability with ragam and kalpana swaras.
•	Participants please bring your own sruti boxes for matter of convenience of setting. A professional mridangam accompanist will be provided. A tabla accompanist for Hindustani performers can be provided on prior request. 

CLASSICAL – SOLO (Prelims)
•	In Prelims, you will be given 3 minutes to perform. 
•	6 Male + 6 Female Semifinalists will be selected.

CLASSICAL – SOLO (Semifinals)
•	In Semifinals, you will be given 5 minutes to perform. 
•	3 Male + 3 Female Semifinalists will be selected.

CLASSICAL – SOLO (Finals)
•	In Finals, you will be given 10 minutes to perform. 
•	1 Male Winner + 2 Runners-up & 1 Female Winner + 2 Runners-up will be announced. 

POPULAR – SOLO
•	Songs shall be of any Indian language.
•	The choice of song does not matter till Prelims. But from Quarterfinals, the song has to be approved by BIGDEAL, to avoid repetition by any other contestant.
•	There will be a professional orchestra (from Quarterfinals) to provide the basic backup. There will be no interludes played. After pallavi, the rhythm will continue and you can start the charanam of the song at your own convenience, because the marks are only for your singing and the duration shall be well-utilised to prove yourself.
•	If you want to bring your own accompaniment, you are free to do so. Please avoid a big orchestra, which may drown your singing and forfeit your merit. 
•	The singers should be employee of the company they are representing. Nevertheless, the accompanists can be professionals or even from other companies. (This rule is specific to this category alone)  
•	You are free to sing unaccompanied.  
•	Karaoke tracks/programmed music is allowed in solo category (from Quarterfinals). 
•	If you are using karaoke tracks, please bring an edited version without interludes. As a suggestion, just have the last four bars of the prelude before pallavi and interlude before charanam.
•	Marks only for singing and not for accompaniment, in solo category.  
•	On any account you will not be allowed to perform beyond the given duration.
•	In the elimination round, participants perform in the alphabetical order. 

POPULAR – SOLO (Elimination)
•	In the Elimination round, you will be given just a minute to perform.
•	25 Male + 25 Female contestants will be selected to Prelims.
 
POPULAR – SOLO (Prelims)
•	In Prelims, you will be given 2 minutes to perform.
•	12 Male + 12 Female contestants will be selected to Quarterfinals.
 
POPULAR – SOLO (Quarterfinals)
•	In Quarterfinals, you will be given 2½ minutes to perform.
•	6 Male + 6 Female contestants will be selected to Semifinals. 

POPULAR – SOLO (Semifinals)
•	In Semifinals, you will be given 3 minutes to perform. 
•	3 Male + 3 Female Finalists will be selected.

POPULAR – SOLO (Finals)
•	In the Finals, you will be given 4 minutes to perform.
•	1 Male Winner + 2 Runners-up & 1 Female Winner + 2 Runners-up will be announced.

POPULAR – TEAM
•	Songs shall be of any Indian language.
•	Each company can send in only one team. But a company having various facilities at different locations can send their respective teams.
•	Companies which have their own band of singers and instrumentalists alone can participate in this category.
•	All those who are on stage should be only employees of that company they are representing and no guest singer/instrumentalist is allowed in this category.
•	Karaoke tracks/programmed music is strictly NOT allowed in Team category. 
•	Marks are for singing and for accompaniment, in Team category.  
•	There is no time limit to set up the instruments since this is not a public show but a studio-based show. However teams shall co-operate in saving time, for the benefit of all.
•	At each level, teams have to perform different songs.
•	The list of songs has to be approved by the organizers. If in case the song you have sought has already been approved to any other team, a new list has to be provided.
•	No team can repeat a song already performed or registered by rival teams. 
•	But, we would also like to remind you of the virtual possibility of your song being redeemed, if your rival team gets knocked out at some level. 

POPULAR – TEAM (Prelims)
•	In Prelims, you will be given 3 minutes to perform.
•	Teams can perform any part of the song in the given duration.
•	8 teams will be selected to Quarterfinals. 
 
POPULAR – TEAM (Quarterfinals)
•	In Quarterfinals, you will perform a full song irrespective of the time limit.
•	6 teams will be selected to Semifinals. 

POPULAR – TEAM (Semifinals)
•	In Semifinals, you will perform a full song irrespective of the time limit.
•	4 teams will be selected to Semifinals. 

POPULAR – TEAM (Finals)
•	In Finals, you will perform a full song irrespective of the time limit.
•	I Winner + 2 Runners-up will be announced. 

BEST CHEER TEAM
•	There is a special award for the Best Cheer Team. 
•	You company might or might not participate in the music competitions. You can still win a prize for the best cheer activity and paraphernalia.  
•	If you are looking for a recognition for your shouts and screams, this is your only opportunity. Come with your team, in large numbers, in all colours and grab the award.
•	You can only participate as a company and not as individuals.

GENERAL
•	Registration of all participating companies has to be done well in advance. Registration is confirmed only against paying the prescribed fee. 
•	The songs you will be performing should have been approved by BIGDEAL. Your list of songs has to be provided at the time of registration. Songs will be approved on first come first serve basis. No song shall be repeated by any contestant - solo/team. 
•	Musical instruments and/or any other additional gadget required for their performance shall be brought by the teams themselves. If in case, majority of the participating teams need some instrument/equipment, it shall be organized.
•	All contestants please wear tasteful and colourful outfits. It would look good if your team comes with a uniform, stylish and trendy to reflect the gloss of a corporate show.
•	In the previous edition, there were teams which had similar uniforms, which made it difficult for the audience/viewers to recognize teams. If you like to stick on to the same colour, atleast bear the logos/name of your company big in size for recognition. 
•	While you enter this event arena, please carry yourself with dignity and poise, since you are not just a contestant but the face of the organisation you are working for.
•	You can bring your family and friends to the shoot with the official passes. 
•	We would not like to say “Judges’ decision is final and binding” ‘cos it’s needless to say it. Please respect the verdict even if it is not in your favour. You have the right to differ, though.
•	We will be shooting the performances live, so delays might happen. Please come prepared for overnight performance on the days of the competition. We cannot guarantee closing time for any of the rounds. 

REGISTRATION 
•	Registration Fees: 
o	Solo Singing – Rs 500 (per participant)         
o	Team Music – Rs 5,000 (per team)
•	DD/Cheque to be drawn in favour of BIG DEAL, payable at Chennai. Cash also accepted.
•	Food and tea will be provided for participants, on their respective event days.
•	The filled-in forms along with the DD/Cheque shall be sent to 
Address: 
BIG DEAL
SF3, GOLDEN ENCLAVE
POONAMALLEE HIGH ROAD
KILPAUK
CHENNAI 600010
•	Last date for registration: 10th November, 2008
•	For any further detail regarding CORPORATE MUSIC COMPETITION, please contact: 
		Phone: 044 – 26651839/40		
Email: padumoffice@gmail.com / info@bigdealmedia.com / ragini@bigdealmedia.com

It maybe a competition, but beyond that there is lot of fun. A big team is working hard (very much like you all) to make this corporate platform a growing phenomenon in the city of Chennai. 

Do your part by just enjoying it! Cheers! All the very best people!

JAMES VASANTHAN
DIRECTOR
BIG DEAL MEDIA PVT LTD

SHOOT SCHEDULE

•	22nd & 23rd November, 2008
 
CLASSICAL 		PRELIMS

POPULAR SOLO 	ELIMINATION
						PRELIMS

POPULAR TEAM		PRELIMS

•	29th & 30th November, 2008
 
CLASSICAL 		SEMIFINALS

POPULAR SOLO 	QUARTERFINALS
						SEMIFINALS

POPULAR TEAM		QUARTERFINALS
						SEMIFINALS

•	5th & 6th December, 2008
 
CLASSICAL 		FINALS

POPULAR SOLO 	FINALS
		  	
POPULAR TEAM		FINALS

  	* Specific venue and time will be intimated later.