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Get ready for a spectacular celebration of talent, art, and culture! This year’s Xpressions brings a dazzling fusion of imagination and emotion, with unforgettable performances, vibrant vibes, and endless surprises.

 Showcase your talent and shine like never before.Be part of a legacy that inspires and connects.

 Don’t just watch—own the stage! Join us and experience the thrill of Xpressions 2024. It’s your moment to shine! 

“Comedy is the art of making people laugh without making them puke”- Steve Martin

Event Format 

• The event format consists of a live on-stage performance with a 4-minute allotment for each finalist. 

• Time limit penalties: Negative points will be applied up to the 4-minute mark; exceeding this will result in disqualification.

Judging criteria 

Humor and Comedy Content: 

• Continued creativity, originality, and effectiveness of comedic material. 

• Consistency in delivering humorous content. 

Adherence to Time Limit: 

• Compliance with the 4-minute time restriction. 

• Skillful time management for optimal comedic impact. 

Stage Presence: 

• Confidence, charisma, and connection with the live audience. 

• Effective use of the stage and physical presence. 

Interaction with Audience: 

• Engagement with the audience.

• Ability to adapt to the energy of the audience. 

Delivery and Timing: 

• Skill in delivering punchlines with appropriate timing. 

• Smooth and effective transitions between jokes. 

Penalties: 

• Deduction of points for exceeding the time limit.

Rules 

• Only individual participation is allowed. 

• There is no age restriction on participants. 

• Both English and Hindi languages are acceptable. 

• Content must not contain any obscenities. Any topics that can hurt the sentiment of any religion, communities or group are not permitted. 

• The performance duration for all participants is 4 minutes. Going over will result in negative marks, and participants will be disqualified if they exceed 5 minutes. 

• All participants must maintain a courteous and respectful demeanor towards other participating comedians. 

• A sound system will be provided for the event. 

• Use of any prerecorded material is not permitted 

• Use of external devices for sound effects/background music is not permitted 

• All participants must be present at least 45 minutes prior to their performance time. 

• If participants are not present and ready to set up for their performance 15 minutes before going on stage, their participation will be disqualified. 

• Participants are expected to adhere to a code of conduct throughout the event, promoting a positive and supportive atmosphere. 

• Technical support will be available to assist participants with any sound system or equipment-related issues. 

• The event may be recorded and/or broadcasted, and participants consent to their performances being used for promotional purposes. 

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• serves the right to make adjustments to the rules if necessary for the overall success and fairness of the competition. 

Last Date to Register: 15th JanuaryMain event: 18th January