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
20 August 2026 – 20 October 2026
Free Auditions Start 3 & 4 October 2026 and Continue Thereafter · 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 — Singing Grand Finale on 14 November 2026, Dance Grand Finale on 15 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.
- Singing: 14 November 2026 · Dance: 15 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 — every amount below is fixed and final.
Singing
- Singing Title — WinnerAED 1,500
Must WIN in at least two different singing-language categories to qualify.
- Singing Title — Runner-upAED 750
Highest qualifying score after the Title Winner, also across two qualifying languages.
- English Singing — ChampionAED 1,000
Dedicated cash award for the English-language category.
- English Singing — Runner-upAED 500
Dedicated cash award for the English-language category.
- Other 7 Singing Languages — Category WinnerAED 300
AED 300 per language winner (7 languages), irrespective of age — one cash prize per language.
Dance — Solo
- Dance Solo Title — WinnerAED 1,500
Must WIN in at least two different dance forms to qualify.
- Dance Solo Title — Runner-upAED 750
Highest qualifying score after the Title Winner, also across two qualifying dance forms.
Dance — Group
- Dance Group Title — WinnerAED 2,500
The same group must WIN in at least two different dance forms to qualify.
- Dance Group Title — Runner-upAED 1,400
Highest qualifying score after the Title Winner, also across two qualifying dance forms.
Title Eligibility
Winning a Title prize requires winning in two different qualifying categories — participating in two is not enough.
Singing Title
Requires wins in two different singing languages — not just participation.
- The participant must compete in a minimum of two different singing languages.
- The participant must WIN in both qualifying singing-language categories.
- Only then is the participant eligible for the Singing Title prize.
Solo Dance Title
Requires wins in two different dance forms — not just participation.
- A solo participant must compete in a minimum of two different dance forms.
- The participant must WIN in both qualifying dance-form categories.
- The Title is decided by qualifying multi-form category wins and judging points.
Group Dance Title
Requires the same group to win in two different dance forms — not just participation.
- The same group must participate in a minimum of two different dance forms (for example, Classical + Semi-Classical).
- The same group must WIN in both qualifying dance-form categories.
- The Title is decided by qualifying multi-form category wins and judging points.
Additional Award Information
- Every age category crowns a Winner and a Runner-up, and both receive trophies.
- Participation certificates are issued to every participant, regardless of result.
- The Singing, Solo Dance and Group Dance Titles are cash prizes decided by qualifying multi-form category wins and judging points — separate from each age category's own Winner/Runner-up trophies.
- English Singing carries its own dedicated Champion and Runner-up cash awards, separate from the Singing Title.
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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