The Competition,
Built to Be Fair.
Free to audition, always. Three categories. Six age bands. Eight languages. Every performer judged within their own band, by a jury with zero conflicts of interest — and every auditionee leaves with a certificate.
In Association with ASSETTORA
Registration Opened 20 August 2026
Next Free Audition: 25 October 2026 · Venue: To Be Announced Soon
Registration is free — no payment, no commitment. Your first-round audition costs nothing.
Your Journey to the Grand Finale
Every Rhythm Rise performer follows a structured journey from registration to the Grand Finale, designed to provide every participant with a fair, transparent and memorable experience.
Free Registration & Audition
Register for free and attend your official Rhythm Rise audition — no entry fee, ever. Every performance is evaluated independently by our experienced judging panel using a transparent scoring process, and every participant receives a Digital Participation Certificate.
- Open to eligible participants across all age groups
- Solo Singing, Solo Dance and Group Dance categories
- Maximum performance duration: Solo Singing 2 minutes, Solo Dance 2 minutes, Group Dance 3 minutes — you may perform for less than the maximum
- Every participant receives an independent evaluation and a certificate
Second Round
Participants selected from the audition round advance to the Second Round after paying the Second Round Participation Fee, where performances become more competitive and contestants showcase their growth before an expanded judging panel.
- Selected participants advance
- Higher performance standards
- Independent judging
- Results announced after evaluation
Grand Finale
The best performers compete on Rhythm Rise's grand stage in Dubai for a AED 12,000 total prize pool — Grand Finale on 29 November 2026.
- Live audience experience
- Professional stage production
- Championship titles
- AED 12,000 total prize pool
From Registration to the Grand Stage
- Now open
Free Audition Registration
Register for free — no payment of any kind is collected at registration.
- Dates announced by category
First Round Audition
Attend your audition on the date and venue we assign you, and perform for our judges.
- Issued after your audition
Digital Participation Certificate
Every auditionee who attends receives a certificate — regardless of the outcome.
- Results announced after evaluation
Selection
Our judges score every performance. Selection to continue is automatic, based on those scores.
- Only if selected
Second Round Participation Fee
If you're selected to continue, a single participation fee confirms your place in the Second Round — Solo Singing and Solo Dance AED 100, Group Dance AED 300 per group. No discounts, same fee for everyone in your category.
- Dates TBA
Second Round
Present your full performance to an expanded professional panel and a dedicated audience.
- 29 November 2026
Grand Finale
The best of the best take the Rhythm Rise stage in Dubai for a AED 12,000 total prize pool.
Judging Criteria
Every performance is evaluated across five equally weighted dimensions by an independent, professional panel with no conflicts of interest.
Technique
Skill, precision, and mastery of your art form.
Expression
Emotional depth, storytelling, and authenticity.
Rhythm & Timing
Musical alignment, tempo accuracy, coordination.
Stage Presence
Confidence, audience engagement, and command.
Overall Impact
Lasting impression, originality, and memorability.
Every Performer Leaves With Something Real
Every age band, in every category, crowns a Winner and a Runner-up, and the Grand Finale in Dubai carries a AED 12,000 total prize pool. Additional sponsor prizes are still being finalised alongside our UAE sponsors — here is what every stage of Rhythm Rise is built to deliver.
Winner
Crowned in every age band, every category — awarded on stage.
Runner-up
Recognised in every age band, every category — no age group is skipped.
International Exposure
Showcased across Rhythm Rise's channels and events.
Feature Opportunities
A chance to be featured in Rhythm Rise media and future seasons.
Verified Certificates
A permanent, fraud-proof record of every performance.
Prize Money Distribution
The complete, official cash prize breakdown for Rhythm Rise Dubai 2026 — Singing, Solo Dance and Group Dance — every amount below is fixed and final.
Singing
- Overall Indian-language Singing Title — WinnerAED 1,000
One individual across all Indian-language singing categories.
- Overall Indian-language Singing Title — Runner-upAED 750
One individual across all Indian-language singing categories.
- English Singing Title — WinnerAED 1,000
English-language songs only.
- English Singing Title — Runner-upAED 500
English-language songs only.
- Winners in the other 7 Indian-language singing categoriesAED 1,750
AED 250 each.
Solo Dance
- Overall Solo Dance Title — WinnerAED 1,250
One individual across all five solo dance forms and all age groups.
- Overall Solo Dance Title — Runner-upAED 750
One individual across all five solo dance forms and all age groups.
- Winners in each of the 5 solo dance formsAED 1,250
AED 250 each — Classical, Semi-Classical, Folk, Cinematic and Western.
Group Dance
- Overall Group Dance Title — WinnerAED 1,800
One group.
- Overall Group Dance Title — First Runner-upAED 1,200
One group.
- Overall Group Dance Title — Second Runner-upAED 750
One group.
How the Titles Are Decided
Every participant and every group is equally eligible for the overall titles and cash prizes — there is no minimum number of forms to enter. Winners are chosen by the judges' evaluation of performances.
Singing Titles
One overall Indian-language winner, plus a separate English Singing Title.
- Only ONE individual is declared the Overall Singing Title Winner (AED 1,000) across all Indian-language categories, for the most outstanding overall performance, irrespective of the Indian language performed. The overall runner-up receives AED 750.
- The English Singing Title is a separate award for songs performed in English only: Winner AED 1,000, Runner-up AED 500.
- Winners in the other 7 Indian-language singing categories receive AED 250 each.
Solo Dance Titles
One overall winner and one runner-up across all five forms and all age groups.
- Entering a single dance form is enough — every solo dancer is fully eligible for the overall Winner (AED 1,250) and Runner-up (AED 750) prizes.
- The overall winner and runner-up are chosen by the judges' evaluation of performances across Classical, Semi-Classical, Folk, Cinematic and Western, and across all age groups.
- The winner of each of the five solo dance forms receives AED 250 — separate from the overall title awards.
Group Dance Titles
Three overall cash positions, open to every group.
- Entering a single dance form is enough — every group is fully eligible for all three positions: Winner (AED 1,800), First Runner-up (AED 1,200) and Second Runner-up (AED 750).
- One group is declared overall winner, one first runner-up and one second runner-up across Classical, Semi-Classical, Folk, Cinematic and Western group dance forms.
- The three positions are decided by the judges based on performance quality and evaluation.
Additional Award Information
- Every age category crowns a Winner and a Runner-up, and both receive trophies, separately from the cash prizes above.
- Participation certificates are issued to every participant, regardless of result.
- The judges' decision is final and binding.
Free to Audition. Pay Only If You're Selected.
Your first-round audition is completely free.
Registration and your first-round audition are completely free, for every category. Attend your audition and you'll receive a Digital Participation Certificate no matter the result. If our judges select you to continue, a Second Round Participation Fee confirms your place — nothing is charged before that. Top performers advance to the Grand Finale in Dubai for a AED 12,000 total prize pool.
Group Dance's Second Round Participation Fee is AED 300 per group — higher than the solo categories' AED 100. Full terms →
Registration is free — no payment, no commitment. You’ll only ever be asked to pay if you’re selected to continue past your first audition.
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