Eligibility For Performance

Group performances are not allowed, the forum's goal is to foster individual/solo performances

Only Indian Classical Music is allowed (Carnatic or Hindustani), no light music, bhajans and fusion is entertained

Performers have to perform with the right accompanist for the type of music, generally performers without the appropriate accompanist will not be entertained

Performer should notify the co-ordinators the details of the performance with the application to perform, the details being:
a. Raag being performed
b. Accompanist's Name and instrument

Dheemtana will announce a theme for each of the baithaks ahead of time, and performers are requested to choose their performance to suit the theme

Performance slots are based on the following criteria:

1. Short Performance - 15 Mins

Dheemtana first timers will be alloted the 15 minutes slot

2. Medium Performance - 30 Mins

A Performer should have performed at Dheemtana at least twice in the short length slot

3. Long Performance - 45 Mins

A performer should have performed at Dheemtana in a medium length slot

Performance Expectations

Performers should adhere to the type of music applied fo

The recording of the performance (both video and audio) will be posted on the web site, irrespective of the performance qualit

Dheemtana holds the right to use the recordings in whatever way it deems fit for use in the musical community

Performers who meet the above mentioned criteria should send a mail to dheemtana@gmail.com and book their slots at the baithak once the baithak dates are announced. The co-ordinators will add your request into the queue of requests and allocate the slot accordingly. The baithak schedule will be sent out in an email from Dheemtana Yahoo Group.

In order to become a member of the group, please send a mail to dheemtana@gmail.com requesting to be added onto the group, along with a small introduction of yourself and why you should a part of the group.