CUHK’s Got Talent (Audition)

6 Feb 2025 (Thu) Registration Deadline

21 Feb 2025 (Fri) Audition

27 Mar 2025 (Thu) Final

21 Feb 2025 (Fri) Audition (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)

27 Mar 2025 (Thu) Final (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)

CUHK Campus

Any

Free of Charge

CUHK Undergraduate Students

https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13701495

(Deadline: 6 February 2025)

*Early Bird Registration*

Students who register by 20 Jan 2025 will have a chance to receive gifts as part of our early bird promotion. Limited quota! Act quick!

3943 1526 / lces@cuhk.edu.hk

The CUHK’s Got Talent aims to promote cultural diversity through music within the CUHK community. By showcasing their musical talents and creativity, students can strengthen connections from different backgrounds and encourage collaboration.

Competition Details

• Content: Singing & Musical instruments
• Format: Solo, duo or band
• Maximum number of members in each participating unit: 8
• Time limit for each participating unit: 4 minutes

Scoring & Rules

• Scoring criteria:
  • Tone/Voice & Technique;
  • Stage Appeal & Costume; and
  • Cultural Diversity*

*Cultural Diversity: e.g. singing in a second language, diverse group composition, music representative of a certain culture, and costume/props  showcasing culture

• To facilitate screening, each application is encouraged to submit a video clip of the performance by 6 February 2025. In case of overwhelming responses, priority will be given to those who submit their clips.
• There are no restrictions on the language or genres of the performing songs. However, contestants cannot choose songs with foul language or offensive or sensitive words.
• Performers may choose to sing without background music, perform a cappella, use prepared instrumental music (MMO), or bring their own instrument(s) for the performance.
• By participating in the contest, contestants agree to allow the  Office of Student Affairs to publicly share their images and performance videos for promotional purposes.
• The Office of Student Affairs reserves the right to make the final decision in the event of any disputes.

Awards

• Champion, 1^st Runner-up, 2^nd Runner-up
• Best Showcase of Cultural Diversity
• The Popularity Award (based on the total scores from the audience)
• The Cheerleading Award

Prizes/ Incentives

• All contestants in the audition and final will have their participation recorded in the Student Development Portfolio
• Prizes for winners:

• • Champion: trophy & $2,000 gift vouchers
  • 1^st Runner-up: trophy & $1,500 gift vouchers
  • 2^nd Runner-up: trophy & $1,000 gift vouchers
  • Best Showcase of Cultural Diversity: trophy & $800 gift vouchers
  • The Popularity Award: trophy & $500 gift vouchers
  • The Cheerleading Award: $500 gift vouchers

Subsidies for Finalists

• Finalists can receive subsidies for preparing equipment or costumes:

• • Unit with 1 student: Max. $500 subsidy
  • Unit with 2 students: Max. $1000 subsidy
  • Unit with 3 students or above: Max. $1500 subsidy

• Finalists can receive subsidies for preparing cheerleading materials:
  • For each unit: Max. $800

Details & Guidelines