Boogie Woogie India

Okay since the auditions are around the corner and many mummy’s have many questions so I thought its better to read the entire rules and regulations and note down some of the finer points. Hoping to clear all your doubts and help you prepare your audition better.

We will try to cover all major points but if this article gets too long then don’t blame me but blame MSM for lengthy rules I would love that!!

Okay jokes apart let’s get to business and dissect their rules and regulations so that we can understand it better!

• A very important point – rules says: “ENTRY TO AUDITIONS IS ON FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.” So that means you have to make sure you reach the venue of auditions ON TIME!! Time is an important factor friends, so make sure you utilize it to the best. Definition of First Come First Served is "a policy whereby the requests of mummy’s for auditions are attended to in the order they arrive without other biases or preferences." If you reached the venue at 9 am, you will be called in at that hour if they do not have others lined up, they will not call the person who arrives at 9:30 for audition simply because you arrived there first. Hope it’s clear.
• Boogie Woogie, MSM, R&N Productions will not bear your travel costs or other costs that you incur in reaching the audition venues. You have to bear your own costs like travel fare inclusive of bus fares, petrol costs, auto, train or any other charges or surcharges. You will also bear your own costs for example if you are hungry or thirsty; you will buy your own food or drinks.
• If you see anyone charging you fees or any money, you must report to Sony and the address is on Contact Show page above.
• Participants who are not Indian citizens are eligible to participate in auditions provided you hold a valid Indian Visa, passport and other documentation.
• You will not be provided with any additional space like dressing room or make up room for change of costumes or for make up so please omit taking your costumes with you. If you feel your costume will add strength to your performance, then wear it from home. But remember, costumes and make up is not required for auditions.
• MSM has listed a SMS number 52525 to text them for more information – If I were you, I will just omit that. Last year many people text but nobody got replied back so please SAVE your money - don’t put it on MSM’s pocket!
• Another point you need to remember is that by appearing for audition, you are completely giving your rights to MSM. They will use your audition video, photograph or information to portray you as a participant or even exhibit in media without any compensation to you or without your consent. Once you audition, your audition tape or information will be theirs and can be used for their business purpose. If your appearance damages your reputation tomorrow, (God forbid) then you will not hold MSM responsible and waive your rights from any claims. Your application and audition serves as your acceptance to the terms to their policy and the rules and regulations they have set so no disputes will be entertained afterwards.
• If you are selected for the next stage, you HAVE TO make yourself available for the shoot or next round. If you do not show up, you may be disqualified. So make sure you are available and will not have ANY EXUSES later. Make sure to take your family consent and talk to your kids and make them realize that you may have to be away from them for couple of months if you are selected.
• No one will disobey or make a scene at the time of auditions or if selected then during the shoot. No misbehavior or creating unrest scene is allowed. Any disturbance may lead to legal action. Please deal with situations with patience at all time and avoid unnecessary arguments.

Now let us look at what you need to carry along for your auditions: PLEASE PAY ATTENTION HERE

• Application form must be duly filled in. Make sure to fill all columns and rows applicable.
• You need to attach a passport size photograph on the form
• You need to carry your identity card with you. This can be in form of State ID card, Birth certificate, Ration card, Passport, Voter’s ID, Pan card. It will serve as a proof to identify you. This will also serve as your proof of age.
• You need to carry your audio CD. NO MP3’S ALLOWED! It should be in good working condition. Make sure to test it a number of times before you go. You need to carry more then one CD of the same song/songs with you so that in case one doesn’t work, you have a backup and also if your CD is taken along with your dance audition then you do have a copy to know what CD you handed over to them. You need to hand over your CD to R & N Production team member when you reach the audition venue along with your application form.
• The length of the song must not exceed 2 minutes. Please crop, cut your song to its best part. Remember what Firdaus said earlier - they normally make a decision within 45 seconds of the performance so don’t start too slow and take time there, your best steps or moves might just be lost. Make sure to have your best steps in the first 45 seconds so that your first impression can be your best impression. They have written clearly that any un-edited or badly edited songs shall be disqualified. So please be careful with your audio. If you need any help in cropping or burning a CD, do email us and we can help you out but do not take any chances.
• Your CD must be labeled neatly with your name, song name, movie name, music company name.
• All auditions will be video taped for judges to preview at later stage. NO RESULTS ARE GIVEN ON THE SPOT! You only need to perform and come back. When your audition is viewed later and if it matches their requirement, R & N Production team will contact you with either phone, email, fax or whatever your preferred contact is. They only intend to inform those who are selected. But this should not discourage you from appearing for auditions. Your duty is to try and leave the rest to God so please prepare well.
• Make sure the songs you select DOES NOT belong to T Series, Yash Raj banner, Big Music or any International labels.

All the BEST Friends!!

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