IRCC 2026-27FCI South Zone

Programme

Schedule

7 – 8 September 2026 in Vijayawada. Event order follows the ZSCPC(S) circular; timings are provisional and maintained by the Stage Arrangements / Event Management committee.

Day 1
Monday, 7 September 2026
Teams perform in reverse alphabetical order of regions
  1. 09:00
    Registration & Team Check-in
    Auditorium foyer
  2. 10:00
    Inaugural Ceremony
    Main Auditorium
  3. 10:30
    Solo Singing (Hindi Movie Song)
    Main Auditorium · 5 min · 2 entries per region
  4. 11:30
    Instrumental Music – Solo
    Main Auditorium · 5 min · 2 entries per region
  5. 12:30
    Solo Dance (Folk / Classical)
    Main Auditorium · 5 min · 2 entries per region
  6. 14:30
    Duet Singing (Hindi Movie Song)
    Main Auditorium · 6 min · 1 pair per region
  7. 15:30
    Play (Regional Language)
    Main Auditorium · 20 min · up to 7 participants
Day 2
Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Teams perform in reverse alphabetical order of regions
  1. 10:00
    Play (Hindi)
    Main Auditorium · 20 min · up to 7 participants
  2. 14:30
    Group Dance (Folk / Classical)
    Main Auditorium · 10 min · up to 8 members
  3. 17:00
    Results, Prize Distribution & Valedictory
    Main Auditorium

Programme maintained by the Stage Arrangements / Event Management committee · last updated 3 Sept 2026, 7:30 am

Events

Rules & judging criteria

Team size: Each region may depute a team of not more than 12 members, including the Team Manager. A member may take part in any number of events, and the Team Manager must also be a participant.

Order of performance: Teams perform in reverse alphabetical order of the region names: Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh.

Judges: a panel appointed by the organisers evaluates all performances; its decision is final and binding on all teams.

⬇ Guidelines — ZSCPC(S) circular dated 31-08-2026⬇ Corrigendum dated 01-09-2026 (Hindi play: 20 minutes)
Music

Solo Singing (Hindi Movie Song)

Time limit
5 minutes
Entries
2 entries per region (male or female)
Prizes
First and Second
  • ◆Participants must bring their own karaoke track for background music.
Music

Duet Singing (Hindi Movie Song)

Time limit
6 minutes
Entries
1 pair per region (male & female)
Prizes
First and Second
  • ◆Participants must bring their own karaoke track for background music.
Music

Instrumental Music – Solo

Time limit
5 minutes
Entries
2 entries per region (male or female)
Prizes
First and Second
  • ◆Light / Carnatic / Hindustani / Hindi song. Participants bring their own instruments.
  • ◆Only a single background instrument is allowed (percussion, tabla, tanpura, flute, etc.) and it must differ from the instrument played. Shruti box may be used.
Dance

Solo Dance (Folk / Classical)

Time limit
5 minutes
Entries
2 entries per region (male or female)
Prizes
First and Second
  • ◆Participants must bring their own music track.
Dance

Group Dance (Folk / Classical)

Time limit
10 minutes
Entries
Up to 8 members
Prizes
First and Second
  • ◆Participants must bring their own music track.
  • ◆A performance repeated from the last 3 years earns no marks.
Theatre

Play (Regional Language)

Time limit
20 minutes
Entries
Up to 7 participants
Prizes
Best Play – First & Second (trophy with individual prizes); Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Story
  • ◆Only original, standard plays — no controversial, previously staged or copied plays.
  • ◆An artist enacting the same character as in the past 3 years is not considered for the best-artist award.
  • ◆Send the synopsis (English / Hindi) with the list of participants to the Secretary, RSCPC (AP) and the Secretary, ZSCPC (S).
  • ◆Make-up person for dance & drama is arranged by the host; special make-up, sets, background music, exclusive costumes and equipment are the team's own arrangement (not reimbursed).
  • ◆First caution whistle at the prescribed duration; on the second whistle the front curtain is lowered.
Judging criteria
  1. Acting, expression, movement and delivery of dialogue (compulsory)
  2. Theme of the story and naturalism
  3. Adopted stories are not considered for the award
  4. Total team work, presentation and each artist's contribution to the whole play
Theatre

Play (Hindi)

Time limit
20 minutes (corrigendum dated 01-09-2026; earlier stated as 30)
Entries
Up to 7 participants
Prizes
Best Play – First & Second (trophy with individual prizes); Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Story
  • ◆The Inter Zonal competition is held in Hindi only, so every region must stage a Hindi play; all dialogue must be delivered in Hindi.
  • ◆A performance repeated from the last 3 years earns no marks.
  • ◆The same panel selects the Best & Most Versatile Artists from the Hindi play, and the best dancers, for the South Zone team at the All India competition.
Judging criteria
  1. Acting skills, expression, movement and delivery of dialogue
  2. Theme of the story and naturalism
  3. Adopted stories are not considered for the award
  4. Total team work, presentation and each artist's contribution
  5. Hindi speaking and delivery of dialogue in Hindi is compulsory for selection to the Zonal team

Championship

Points table

Event1st prize2nd prize
Play (Regional Language)53
Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Director / Best Story (Regional)10
Play (Hindi)53
Best Actor / Best Actress / Best Director / Best Story (Hindi)10
Instrumental Music (Solo)53
Solo Singing53
Duet Singing53
Group Dance53
Solo Dance53

Trophies

The team with the highest total points receives the Overall Championship Winners trophy; the second-placed team receives the Runners trophy.