DECIBELZ 17 (War of The Bands)

Decibelz is the flagship event of Xpressions where the biggest of bands battle it out for the coveted
title. A celebration of the spirit of rock, this competition opens the floor for bands from all over
the country to enthrall audiences with some hard-core rock. Witness country's top semi-
professional rock bands perform their best. Feel the euphoria and let yourself loose to the rhythm
of the music!

XIMB Presents Decibelz 17 10th November 2017

Registration:

Register at http://www.ximbxpressions.com/to get a unique Xpressions ID.

Having a Xpressions ID is mandatory to participate in any of the events conducted
during Xpressions 2017
You will receive the unique Xpressions ID via mail. You can use this ID to register for the
events.
For Mega and Business events each participant must have a Xpressions ID.
For Informal events, only the team captain needs to have a Xpressions ID
The deadline for registration is 1st November

Registrations/Prelims:

Bands must submit a Youtube link of any of their performance video by 4th November
Demo tracks must be submitted to xstage@ximb.ac.in in MP3 or MP4 format.
Demo tapes may include both covered and/or original tracks

Based on the performance, a total of 5 bands will be selected to perform in the Finals.

Theme: The central theme of the performance is To get the Loudest Cheer from the
crowd
It is a rock band performance without any creative restriction. We expect a mixture of cover
songs and original compositions which will get the maximum crowd engagement (you get
brownie points for that).

Finals:
Every band will get 20 minutes time to perform (amps on to amps off)
 For every minute exceeding the 20 minute limit, the band will be penalized 5 points
from their total score.

The bands will have to play at least two songs with at least one Original
composition.

Judgement Criteria

The bands will be judged based on:

Planning/Preparedness
Originality
o Material
o Improvisation
Quality
o Confidence
o Set Dynamism
o Stage Presence
o Crowd Engagement
Attitude:
o Verbal/Physical Interaction
o Entertainment Factor/Showmanship
o Conformance to contest rules

Rules and Additional Information

Bands will be required to get their own guitars, leads and distortion pads, etc. Only a
standard drum set kit will be provided. They can bring their own cymbals (extra) and
pedals if they need them.
Any damage done to any property belonging to the college shall be borne by the band
and its members.
All competing bands are strongly encouraged to promote spreading the word
regarding the Battle of the Bands event and related festivities as crowd interaction and
response will be part of the judging criteria.
MIDI should not be used for playing any pre-recorded Drum, Bass or Guitar
parts/tracks. Guitarists who prefer their own set of guitar cable are advised to bring it
along with them.
Registration fee: There is no registration charge for any band or performer
Each competing band will receive complimentary tickets in order to gain awareness
and build their fan-base for the show.
Decisions taken by the Judges will be final.
In case of any conflicts, all decisions lie in the hands of the college.

Teams: Semi Professional Bands are allowed.

 Prize: Prizes worth Rs 40000/-
Event Coordinators:

Akshay Paul Akshat Ghildiyal

7001069085. 8946027382 9760263495. 7992591073.

Contact: ximb.decibelz@gmail.com

Carnival De Vogue (Fashion Show)

Every day is a Fashion Show and the world is the Runway. Fashion has always been a repetition
of ideas, but what makes it new is the way you put it together. Fashion is something that comes
from within you.
Done your best attire, put on your high heels and hit the ramp with your tinted shades. Thats
right, its time to sizzle things up!

XIMB presents
Carnival De Vogue17
Registration:

Register at http://www.ximbxpressions.com/to get a unique Xpressions ID.

Having a Xpressions ID is mandatory to participate in any of the events conducted
during Xpressions 2017
You will receive the unique Xpressions ID via mail. You can use this ID to register for the
events.
For Mega and Business events each participant has to have a Xpressions ID.
For Informal events, only the team captain needs to have a Xpressions ID
The deadline for registration is 3rd November

Teams:

Teams are limited to one from each college with a maximum size of 15 members.
Including backstage and onstage participants (Models, designers, make-up artists etc).
Food and accommodation will be provided to the members of the outstation teams only.

Rounds:

There will be two rounds.

Round 1: Ramp walk by the whole team. Theme- The Darkest of Classic Tales
 Round 2: One couple from each team will be selected by the team.

Theme- Yin and Yang. Judging will be based on how well the extremes complement
each other. (E.g.; Fire and water, Light and dark)

Theme- THE DARKEST OF CLASSIC TALES

Guidelines:

Only one team per college is allowed

In case of more than one entry from a college, there will be an online elimination round

(Video sent by college or portfolios of designs and models).

It is imperative that all team members carry their college ID cards and must present them
during the time of registration at the campus

No props and costumes will be provided by us. Teams have to bring their own costumes and
props.

(In case the second round is sponsored by a partner, Clothes will be provided)

Two copies of soundtracks to be submitted in standard audio format- .mp3 to the organizers
4 hour before the event commences. (CDs only, no laptops).

A green room would be provided for the changing purpose.

Vulgarity of any kind would lead to disqualification of the team from the event. Hence, if the
team feels that any stunt of costume design can be deemed as vulgar, it is advised to consult
the organizers before performing it directly on stage.

The interpretation of the theme is left for the teams to decide

Time limit for every team would be 15 minutes. This time also includes compering time if
the teams are planning to bring their own comperes.

Time limit for second round is 2-3minutes.

Negative marking shall be imposed if participants exceed the time limit.

 The scoring will be on the basis of music, creative themes, choreography,
clothing, attractive and power packed presentation, unique formations, use of
props, masks, face paints and any other innovative shows.

Decision of the judges will be final and binding.

Prize:

First Prize: Rs.25000*

Second Prize: Rs. 10000*

Note: For any further clarifications please contact the event coordinators.

Event Coordinators:
Akanksha Mohanty- 9676751057
Rashmi Jha- 7387887097
Email: xstage@ximb.ac.in (Subject line should be: CDV Participation-College Name)

P.S: * Inclusive of cash and vouchers

Thirkan (Group Dance Competition)

Registration:

The team size should be a minimum of 5 members and maximum of 12 excluding team
assistance.
All teams must register on http://www.ximbxpressions.com/. All details about
the registration are available on the website.
All the teams are to submit a dance video of minimum 3 minutes to xstage@ximb.ac.in,
at the time of registration based on which they will be selected for the finals.
Last Date of Registration: 1st November, 2017.
o Last Date for submission of dance videos: 4th November, 2017.
Out of all the registered teams 8 teams will be selected for the final round to be held at
XIMB Auditorium

Rules and Additional Information

The finals will consist of TWO ROUNDS:

1) First Round will be no holds barred round of qualifying nature. Top three teams will
be selected for the second round
 2) Second round will be a theme based round, theme will be provided at the time of
declaration of top 8 teams

Cross College Teams not allowed

Professional Dance groups not allowed
All participants must be students of the college

Time Limit: Empty Stage to Empty Stage 10 minutes for both rounds

Details:

o The teams can use a maximum of 4 dance forms.

o The combinations of the dance forms should be a unique and innovative
one.
o If the teams are using any props or additional items, they have to be brought by
the teams themselves but the organizers hold the final discretion of allowing it on
stage for the final performance.
o The teams will be judged on the basis of their creativity, performance
on a theme, innovative combination of the dance forms used,
synchronization & coordination and choreography.
o The participants will be additionally marked on their selection of costumes and
their relevance to the theme.
o Pre-recorded music should be uploaded in the google drive, the link which will
be provided to the top 8 teams along with other details.
o In case of any disputes and conflicts of interest, the decision of the organizing
committee will be final.
o Teams must get their own Master of Ceremony and stage assistants if required.
o Obscenity of any kind is not allowed and will lead to immediate disqualification.
o Inflammable and liquid items not allowed on stage.
o The decision of the judges shall be final and binding on all participating teams.

Prize money:
Winners: 20,000/-*
Runners Up: 10,000/-*
P.S: * Inclusive of cash and vouchers

For any details, please write to us at: xstage@ximb.ac.in

Event Coordinators:
Rahul Purohit:
Phone: +91 9974695035

Oindrila Banerjee
Phone: +91 9910294991
P.S: * Inclusive of cash and vouchers

Aaghaz (Street Play Competition)

Everything big that took place had its origins in the streets. Voice in unison became a matter to
be noticed. Let your voices be heard. If there is a social message you want to spread, this is the
place to be.
Come, make people feel your presence. So, roll up your sleeves, break the barriers and compete
with enthusiastic teams from colleges across the states

Registration and Important Dates:

Register at http://www.ximbxpressions.com/to get a unique Xpressions ID.

Having a Xpressions ID is mandatory to participate in any of the events conducted
during Xpressions 2017
You will receive the unique Xpressions ID via mail. You can use this ID to register for the
events.
Registrations for AAGHAZ to be done latest by 28th October 2017.
Screening Round results for AAGHAZ will be declared on 3rd of November, Final 6 teams
will have to acknowledge their participation before 5th of November.
The final event of AAGHAZ will be on 12th of November.

Teams:

Total of 6 teams will perform at the final event with a maximum size of 15 members.
Food and accommodation will be provided to the members of the outstation teams only.

Rounds:

There will be two rounds.

Round 1: Approached institute teams will be asked to send a video of their earlier
performance by mail to the id xstage@ximb.ac.in. The entries will be evaluated and top 6
performances will be staged during AAGHAZ.
Round 2: The final 6 teams will have to perform at the final event AAGHAZ.
The teams will be judged on-
Acting (Characterization, Use of voice and energy levels, Movement, Teamwork)
Writing (Script, Execution, Use of Writing)
Production (Efficient use of space, Relevance of the musical soundtrack and Props)
However, the above criteria are completely subjected to discretion of judges.

Theme- Rebel

Guidelines:

Each team will have to send a video of their performance which will be evaluated for the
final round.

It is imperative that all team members carry their college ID cards and must present them
during the time of registration at the campus

No props and costumes will be provided by us. Teams have to bring their own costumes and
props.

A room would be provided for the changing purpose.

Vulgarity of any kind would lead to disqualification of the team from the event. Hence, if the
team feels that if enact can be deemed as vulgar, it is advised to consult the organizers
before performing it directly.

The selection of the theme out of the mentioned above is left for the teams to decide

Time limit for every team would be 15 minutes. This time also includes narration time if
teams will be using narrators.

Negative marking shall be imposed if participants exceed the time limit.

Decision of the judges will be final and binding.

Prize:

First Prize: Rs. 15,000*

Second Prize: Rs. 10,000*

Event Coordinators:

Mousumi Panda: +91 87637 61882

Nikunj Ved: +91 9998870594

Email: xstage@ximb.ac.in(Subject line should be: AAGHAZ Participation-College

Name)

P.S: * Inclusive of cash and vouchers

 Goonj (Solo Singing Competition)

Registration procedure:

Step 1: Register yourself at the XIMB Xpressions website www.ximbxpressions.com

Step 2: Using the id generated for Xpressions, register for the event Goonj at
http://ximbxpressions.com/goonj/
Note: Accommodation facility, if requested, can be provided for students from outside
Bhubaneswar. However please do not apply for accommodation at the time of registering for
Goonj if the same facility has been applied for while registering for some other event of
Xpressions.

Event Format

Goonj shall consist of 2 Rounds: Prelims and Finals. In the prelims, all registered participants
shall be auditioned for the finals. Shortlisted participants in the prelims will compete in the
Finals. There will be 2 separate categories in the competition:
DesiXtravaganza: Participants can sing any Bollywood or Album song.
Western: Participants can sing any English or Pop song.

Important Dates:

Date Event
28th October 2017 Last date for registration
31st October 2017 Last date to send audio/video for online prelims
4th November 2017 Result of online prelims
10th November 2017 Prelims-on campus
11th November 2017 Finals-on campus

Rules and Additional Information:

Prelims
Prelims-on campus(XIMB/XUB)
o Each participant will be required to sing ONLY ONE song for 3 minutes.
o The participant has an option of using an instrument to complement his/her song.
He/she can himself/herself play the instrument while singing (keyboard, guitar
etc.)
Note: Instrument is not compulsory here.
o There will be a clear demarcation between the vocalists participating for
DesiXtravaganza and Western.
o No Karaoke is allowed
o Again as in the prelims, originality will be taken into account while scores are given
out. So original compositions are welcome. But that does not guarantee brownie
points. It solely depends on your performance.
 o Both category vocalists can sing any cover or original song composed by them.
o The prelims will be held off stage.

Prelims-Online
o Online prelims shall be applicable for everyone.
o Not more than 3 minute audio/video/ YouTube link of the song must be sent to
xstage@ximb.ac.in with the
o subject line: Goonj17_Category_Participant Name_College Name before the
above-mentioned deadline.
o All other conditions remain same as the prelims-on campus.

Wild Card Entry

o Auditions shall be held in few colleges in Bhubaneswar. The dates of the same shall
be conveyed to the respective colleges in advance.
o The top 2 entries per category from each audition shall have a direct entry to the
final round. (The numbers can change as per the judges decision)
o All the conditions for the college auditions remain same as the prelims on campus.

Finals:
o 20 participants will be ideally shortlisted from each category, i.e., Desi Extravaganza
and Western, but the number may change depending on the participation in both the
categories.
o Each participant will be given 5 minutes for a song. Exceeding the time-limit will
result in penalty in the points awarded.
o In the Finals, again, having an instrument along with the song is not compulsory.
The participant can complement his/her song with an instrument (keyboard, guitar
etc.) if he/she is able to play one (A keyboard and a guitar can be provided on
campus only for participants outside Orissa or more than a 12 hour
journey by train from BBSR). Please note that having an instrument will be good,
however, this being a vocal competition, participants will be judged only on the
vocal parameters irrespective of the instruments used.
o Use of Karaoke track is permitted for this round
o Again as in the prelims, originality will be taken into account while scores are given
out. So original compositions are welcome. But that does not guarantee brownie
points. It solely depends on your performance.
o The final round will be an on-stage event.

Prize Money:

Winners (Desi Xtravaganza & western): Prizes worth 5000/- each

Runners up (Desi Xtravaganza & western): Prizes worth 3000/- each
Eligibility:
A student of any school or college can participate in the competition.
Note: Carry your Valid School/college identity as it will be checked during the on campus
rounds

Event Coordinator:
Shatam Patri: +91- 8763220230
Saswati Mahapatra: +91- 7045812171

P.S: * Inclusive of cash and vouchers