TalentGum Stars: Streaming Talent to the World

Theme - Colors of the World

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Last Date for Submission: April 27th, 2025 11:59 PM IST

About the Contest

  • Join us for an immersive exploration of the rich cultures and Colors around the globe at our flagship event, TalentGum Stars: Streaming Talent to the World. We warmly welcome our dynamic community of over 150,000 learners from more than 60 countries. This year's theme celebrates the diversity, creativity, and beauty found in different cultures. Whether your child participates in our Bollywood Dance Classes, Art & Craft, Keyboard, Guitar, Western Vocals, Public Speaking or Creative Writing, they will have the opportunity to express their creative spirit and share their appreciation for the world's diverse cultures.
  • TalentGum Stars: Streaming Talent to the World is more than just a competition; it serves as a platform for expression, connection, and celebrating the joy of acquiring new skills with TalentGum. Each category has some suggestions, but please note that these are only indicative, children are free to submit their entry as per their own choice. Each entry will be scored out of 100, recognizing the exceptional skills our students have mastered.

  • Eligibility

    Open to all TalentGum students

  • Format

    Virtual Submissions

  • Entry Period

    Starts - March 31st, 2025 09:00 AM IST

    Ends - April 27th, 2025 11:59 PM IST

  • YouTube Live Date

    May 17th, 2025, 06:30 PM IST

Our Categories

Public Speaking

Capture the essence of "Colors of the World" and deliver a compelling speech that paints a vivid picture for your audience. Begin your video with a brief introduction, including your name, your TalentGum teacher's name, and the title of your speech. Your speech should include at least one reference to the significance of Colors in life, culture, or emotions. To enhance your delivery, employ expressive voice modulation, incorporate storytelling or real-life examples to connect with the audience, maintain eye contact, and use hand gestures for impact. Ensure a clear and confident tone by practicing beforehand, and aim to memorize key points rather than reading directly from a script. Your face and expressions must be clearly visible throughout the recording.

Suggested Speech Topics

  • The Power of Colors in Our Emotions
  • How Colors Shape Our Culture and Traditions
  • The Psychology of Colors in Everyday Life
  • A World Without Colors: Imagine the Unimaginable
  • The Color of Hope: What It Means to You

Please Note - Submit a video that between 50 seconds and 2 minutes in length, recorded in landscape mode (.MP4/.MOV/.AVI, max 200MB). The video must be created specifically for TalentGum Stars, and entries must be submitted in the appropriate age group (5-8, 9-14).

Evaluation Criteria

  • Content & Relevance to Theme: 30 points
  • Clarity & Pronunciation: 25 points
  • Presentation & Body Language: 25 points
  • Creativity & Engagement: 20 points
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Creative Writing

Unleash your imagination and craft a literary masterpiece that vividly reflects the beauty of Colors. Your original piece, whether a poem, short story, or essay, should be inspired by the theme "Colors of the World". Ensure your submission is titled to resonate with the theme, written in English. To enhance your writing, begin with a compelling hook, employ descriptive language to bring the theme to life, maintain a clear structure with a beginning, middle, and end, and thoroughly edit for grammar and flow. Above all, think outside the box and use a unique perspective or creative twist to make your piece stand out.

Suggested Writing Prompts:

  • A Day When the Colors Disappeared (Short Story)
  • The Color That Defines Me (Personal Essay)
  • The Hidden Meanings Behind Colors (Informative Essay)
  • A World Painted in My Favorite Color (Descriptive Story)
  • If Colors Could Talk (Creative Poem)

Please Note - Word count should not exceed 200-250 words and should be neatly formatted as a PDF or Word Document. Please ensure that your entry is entirely free of plagiarism.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Creativity & Originality: 30 points
  • Grammar & Language Proficiency: 25 points
  • Theme Relevance: 25 points
  • Structure & Flow: 20 points
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Art & Craft

This theme invites you to capture the magic of our world through vibrant Colors and joyful moments. Think of the ever-changing hues of the seasons, the dazzling spectacle of fireworks, and the delicate beauty of blooming flowers and colorful birds.

Suggested Artwork Ideas:

  • Nature wonders like rainbows and Colors of different seasons.
  • Magical Colors of sunrise and sunset.
  • A blooming field of colorful flowers from around the world -bright sunflower field, a tulip garden, or a magical flower meadow.
  • Bright and beautiful birds from around the world
  • Carnival, a vibrant celebration filled with clowns/ joker, colorful balloons and lights.

Please Note - Submit the entry in the form of a JPEG or PNG. Use at least five colors on an A4-Size sheet with any medium - Crayons, Paints or Markers!

Evaluation Criteria

  • Creativity (30 points): Originality
  • Color (25 points): Clear usage of at least 5 Colors, vibrancy.
  • Technique (15 points): Neatness, proper use of mediums.
  • Presentation (15 points): Visual appeal and composition.
  • Photo/Description (15 points): Clear photo, simple description of the artwork.
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Dance

Unleash your vibrant creativity and showcase your dance talent to the world! Your performance should embody the "Colors of the World" theme through song, costume, and choreography. Ensure your video submission is a single and unedited shot. Participants must be visible from head to toe, and the video file should be in .MP4, .MOV, or .AVI format, with a maximum size of 200MB.

Suggested Songs:

  • Bollywood Songs: Akhiyaan gulab - Teri baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Diya, Sunny Sunny - Yaariyan, Rang De Bansanti
  • International Songs: Yellow - Coldplay, Black or White - Michael Jackson, Black Beatles - Rae Sremmurd ft. Gucci Mane

Please Note - Submit a video that between 50 seconds and 2 minutes in length, recorded in landscape mode (.MP4/.MOV/.AVI, max 200MB). The video must be created specifically for TalentGum Stars, and entries must be submitted in the appropriate age group (5-8, 9-14).

Evaluation Criteria

  • Choreography: 30 Points
  • Energy & Expression: 20 Points
  • Costume: 30 Points
  • Overall Impact: 20 Points
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Music - Keyboard, Guitar & Western Vocals

Unleash your musical creativity and showcase your talent to the world! Your performance should reflect the "Colors of the World" theme by incorporating a song that mentions Colors or color-related words (e.g., dark, light). Begin with a brief introduction, stating your name, your TalentGum teacher's name, and the song title and artist. Ensure your face and instrument (wherever applicable) are clearly visible throughout the video.

Suggested Songs

  • Bollywood: Kaala Chashma; Neele Neele Ambar Par; Gulabi Aankhein; Rang de tu mohe Gerua
  • International: Red by Taylor Swift; Golden Hour by JVKE; Yellow by Cold Play; Pink Venom by Black Pink

Please Note - Submit a video that between 50 seconds and 2 minutes in length, recorded in landscape mode (.MP4/.MOV/.AVI, max 200MB). The video must be created specifically for TalentGum Stars, and entries must be submitted in the appropriate age group (5-8, 9-14).

Evaluation Criteria

  • Melodic Fluency (Playing correct notes): 30 points
  • Rhythmic accuracy: 25 points
  • Performance & Presentation: 25 points
  • Creativity / Improvisation: 20 points
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Winners Stand a Chance to win

Amazon

Amazon Vouchers worth INR 5,000 (for international winners, the amount will be equivalent to your local currency).

YouTube

Winning videos will be showcased on our YouTube Live event.

Certificate

Certificate of Achievement

FAQs

  • What is TalentGum Stars: Streaming Talent to the World?

    TalentGum Stars is our flagship event where students showcase their talents in categories like Art & Craft, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Dance and Music. This year's theme is Colors of the World.

  • Who can participate?

    The contest is open to all TalentGum students enrolled in any of our courses.

  • What are the important dates?

    Entry Period: March 31st, 2025 09:00 AM IST to April 27th, 2025 11:59 PM IST.

    YouTube Live Event: May 17th, 2025, 06:30 PM IST

  • How do I submit my child’s entry?

    • Click the “Submit Your Entry” button.
    • Fill out the form with:
    ⟢ Your child’s age,
    ⟢ The submission category,
    ⟢ Submission details (e.g., artwork, essay, etc.),
    ⟢ Other required information.
    • Click “Submit” to finalize the entry.

  • What is the submission format for each category?

    • Public Speaking: Entry to be submitted in .MP4/.MOV/.AVI format with size of the file not exceeding 200MB.
    • Dance: Entry to be submitted in .MP4/.MOV/.AVI format with size of the file not exceeding 200MB.
    • Music - Keyboard, Guitar, Western Vocal: Entry to be submitted in .MP4/.MOV/.AVI format with size of the file not exceeding 200MB.
    • Art & Craft: Entry to be submitted in jpeg, png format.
    • Creative Writing: Entry to be submitted in a Word Document or PDF format.

  • What are the prizes for winners?

    Winners stand a chance to win:
    • Amazon Vouchers worth INR 5,000 (or equivalent in local currency for international winners).
    • Certificates of Achievement.
    • Featured on YouTube Live: Winning entries will be showcased during the live event.

  • Can my child participate in multiple categories?

    Yes, students can participate in multiple categories, but each entry must be submitted separately.

  • What are the guidelines for video submissions?

    • Duration: Up to 2 minutes.
    • Format: .MP4, .MOV, or .AVI (max size: 200MB).
    • Recording: Single, unedited shot in landscape mode.

  • How will the entries be judged?

    Each entry will be scored out of 100 points based on category-specific criteria.

  • When and how will the winners be announced?

    Winners will be announced during the YouTube Live event on May 17th, 2025, 06:30 PM IST. The event will be streamed on TalentGum’s official YouTube channel.

  • Who can I contact for further queries?

    You can drop us an email at hello@talentgum.com or WhatsApp us at +91-9958317032 Please note that this is a Whatsapp Only number.

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