*RELEASE OF GUIDELINES AND TIMETABLE FOR THE BASSA-NGE MUSIC CONTEST*
Following the earlier call for participation in the Bassa-Nge Music Contest, the organizing committee is pleased to release the official *guidelines and timetable* for the competition. As previously announced, the top three winners will be awarded as follows:
• First Place: ₦300,000
• Second Place: ₦250,000
• Third Place: ₦200,000
*Contest Timetable*
1. Friday, June 14, 2025 – Official publication of the contest timetable and guidelines.
2. Saturday, June 15, 2025 – Commencement of sales of contestant forms. Completed forms must be submitted by Monday, June 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Nigerian time), along with proof of BNCDN membership registration and evidence of annual dues payment.
3. Tuesday, June 24, 2025 – Submission of entries (audio and video) for the group stage opens. Deadline for submission is Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Nigerian time).
4. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 – Announcement of group stage results and presentation of scripts to qualified finalists.
5. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Submission of final stage content (audio/video) begins. Deadline is Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (Nigerian time).
6. Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 12:00 noon (Nigerian time) – Final announcement of winners by the Contest Committee Chairman.
*Participation Guidelines*
1. *Membership Requirement:* All contestants must be registered members of the Bassa-Nge Cultural Development Network (BNCDN), or must revalidate their membership in line with the BNCDN Constitution.
✓ Registration fee: ₦2,000 (payable to the BNCDN bank account).
✓ Proof of payment must be submitted to the Financial Secretary or any executive council member to obtain a membership registration number.
2. *Annual Dues:* Contestants must pay a minimum of ₦3,000 as annual dues to the BNCDN account.
3. *Contestant Form Fee:* The participation form costs ₦5,000 and must be paid before submission.
4. *Eligibility:* The contest is open to all Bassa-Nge individuals globally.
5. *Originality & Language:* Each contestant must compose and perform an original song exclusively for this competition, using only the core Bassa-Nge language.
6. *Group Stage Requirements:*
✓ Contestants must record a song in a studio setting that reflects and promotes Bassa-Nge culture and identity.
✓ Song duration must be between 5 and 10 minutes.
7. *Final Stage Format:*
✓ The top five contestants advancing to the final stage will receive a script from the committee to perform.
✓ Based on these performances, the top three will receive the prize awards.
8. *Submission Format:*
✓ Songs must be submitted in both audio and video formats, separately.
✓ Videos may be professionally produced or created using mobile devices or slideshow-style visuals with background audio. High technical production is not mandatory.
9. *Cultural Presentation:*
✓ All performers and dancers in the video must wear traditional Bassa-Nge attire, reflecting the recognized traditional colours.
10. *Digital Engagement:*
✓ Contestants must remain digitally active throughout the contest period.
✓ The committee will not send individual notifications. All contestants are expected to follow, like, and share posts from official BNCDN platforms.
✓ Contestants are encouraged to promote their entries by resharing relevant BNCDN posts on their personal timelines and encouraging their supporters to engage with BNCDN content online.
For further updates and announcements, kindly stay connected to all official BNCDN communication platforms. Let the celebration of Bassa-Nge culture begin through music, unity, and excellence.
*Adamu AbdulMalik Sokowonci*
Secretary BNMC 2025
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