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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is it online or in-person competition?
    Public Choice round is online where the winner will be selected based on most views, shares and comments on their video. Finale round is in-person competition happening in various cities in USA.
  • What are the rules to participate?
    Please read all the rules about different categories here.. https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/gmirules
  • What is the judging criteria?
    Global Musical Icon is the platform where you can participate in various talent categories. Please find the judging criteria of each talent here.. https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/gmirules
  • Can I participate in more than 1 category?
    Absolutely! You can participate in as many categories you want. Register here - https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/gmiregistration
  • What if I'm not able to come for in person Finale round?
    You must present in the Finale round. If you participated in Public Choice round and win that round but not able to make to the Finale round, in that case you will be disqualified and award will be given to the next person who got second highest views, comments and shares on social media.
  • What are the prizes and awards for the winner?
    Winners of each category and age group will get an exclusive interview with world's leading Shuddh Desi Radio Winners will receive a trophy and certificate. An opportunity for an exclusive musical show to be aired on Shuddh Desi Radio An opportunity to perform on other Global Musical Icon Finale shows.
  • Is there only one winner?
    No. That's the beauty of Global Musical Icon. There will be 1 Winner in each age group in each talent category. There will be1 Public Choice Winner in each age group in each category. 15 Public Choice winners and 15 Finale Round winners. Total 30 winners. All the remaining participants get Finalists certificate.
  • What all talent categories are there?
    Global Musical Icon Season 6 Talent Categories Voice Hindi/ Regional Voice English Musical Instruments Dance Public Speaking
  • What age group will I compete in?
    Our registration form calculates the age by the date of birth filled on the form. 3 age groups- Junior (5 to 10 years) Youth (11 to 18 years) Senior (19 years and above)
  • Can I pick my own topic for Public Speaking?
    To be fair to all participants, we have selected few age appropriate topics for public speaking. You can choose any topic from that list. Any other topic is not allowed. Topics can be found here - https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/aboutgmi
  • What if I do not want my or my child's video on social media?
    We understand your concern and there is a solution for it. You can still participate in Global Musical Icon Finale round and choose to not participate in Public Choice round, in that case you will not send any video to us and will directly perform on Finale round.
  • I am not able to register via mobile device. Not able to upload video from phone and link is not working properly. What should I do?
    If for some reason you are having issues with the mobile phone, please repeat the steps on a computer browser, this should help. In case you are still having issues then please contact our support team at info@shuddhdesiradio.com with a full description of the problem, and if possible, provide screenshots.
  • Do I have to fill separate forms for different categories?
    No, fill only one form for one participant entering in multiple categories. You are allowed to choose more than one category for one participant. For example, John wants to participant in Voice (English) and Instrument, only one form needs to be filled with 2 categories - Voice English and Instrument.
  • Can I fill the entry for my 2 kids in one form?
    There should be separate forms if they are participating individually. If they are participating in group then they can fill one form.
  • Will there be difference in fees for filling separate forms or combined form?
    The fees is calculated per category. There is multiple category discount that is applied if one participant is participating in multiple categories. You can avail family discount if multiple family members are participating in different categories and filling different forms.
  • Is finale happening online or in-person?
    Global Musical Icon Season 6 Finale is happening in-person . Find your nearest city and you can participate in the competition. https://www.shuddhdesiradio.com/gmiregistration
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