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FEBRUARY 1 to 3 , 2019

EVENT INFORMATION BROCHURE

 ALTAR OF
ROCK

Category: MUSIC
The blazing aura
abounded by the
euphoric guitars,
acoustic beats and the
thumping drums will be
unleashed this February,
as the best of the bands
make the multitude
bang their heads
frantically in air with the
verve and the thrill
inimitable.
Start the head banging,
pick up that instrument
and make the crowds
sway to your rhythm.
This is Altar of Rock, the
war of bands , bigger and
better at Echoes’19-
Young.Wild.Free
Event Rules:
• Team Size: Any
• Prize money: TBD
• Registration: Online
• All participating bands should send us the link for 1 (ONE) original
composition (OC) –audio / video file or YouTube link along with their
band profiles, by filling up the online form (Link for the online form
will be available soon) on or before 30th December 2018
• -1 Tracks (instrumentals minus vocals) are not allowed.
• No change in band line-up shall be entertained upon selection to
the final round
• The final round shall take place at the IIM Kozhikode campus in
Kozhikode, Kerala
• Decision of the judges for all rounds will be final and binding
• The result of the prelims will be announced on or before 15th
January 2019

Contact:
Nitish Kumar- 9718500327

Sagar Mantur- 9765962659

 SOUND OF
MUSIC

Category: MUSIC
Event Rules:
“Words make you think.
• Team Size: Any
Music makes you feel. A
• Prize money: TBD
song makes you feel a
• Registration: Online/ On-The-Spot
thought.”
• Participants are allowed one accompanist or a karaoke MP3/MIDI
Mesmerize the crowd, track; no accompaniment shall be considered for judging
and sing your heart out • Participants must bring their own instruments, we will provide
in this solo music cables, mics and amplifiers.
competition. • Time Limit: 4 + 1 minutes
• Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
Music is the vent to
and should carry a valid College ID card
divinity within earthly
• Decision of the judges for all rounds will be final and binding
beings and it begins with
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the discovery of the
the event
voice within - so we’ll
give you a chance to let
the music out, right here
at Echoes’19-
Young.Wild.Free

Contact:
Nitish Kumar- 9718500327

Sagar Mantur- 9765962659

 CONCORDANCE

Category: DANCE
Concordance (n):
Event Rules:
Agreement, Harmony.
• Team Size: 4-25
“Dance, when you're
• Prize money: TBD
broken open. Dance, if
• Registration: Online/ On-The-Spot
you've torn the bandage
• Multiple entries are allowed from one college but the same person
off. Dance in the middle
cannot be part of two different teams
of the fighting. Dance in
• Time limit : 5 - 12 minutes (including setup time)
your blood. Dance when
• Time Limit: 4 + 1 minutes
you're perfectly free”
• A person participating in one group dance event can also take part
Yes folks! In this group in other dance events
dance competition, • A team must have a POC with whom all the communications will be
Light up the stage with done
colours and mesmerize • Teams must get their own soundtracks and the tracks have to be
us with your dance submitted in mp3 format by mail to culcom@iimk.ac.in by Jan 30,
moves like we’ve never 2019 - 11.59 pm
seen before. • Props are allowed, but teams need to arrange the props by
themselves
This year at Echoes’19,
ConcorDance will • Any kind of dangerous material (eg. fluid or flame) is not allowed on
showcase scintillating stage, neither any obscenity (immediate disqualification)
performances as we • Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
relive our theme of the and should carry a valid College ID card
“Young.Wild.Free” • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the event
• Judging Criteria (Not exhaustive): Co-ordination, Novelty, Costume
and Technique

Contact:
Nipun Nath- 9037686700

Monika- 9602473073
 TOE-STEPPERS

Category: DANCE
To dance is to be out of
Event Rules:
yourself. Larger, more
beautiful, more • Team Size: 1 or 2
powerful” • Prize money: TBD
• Registration: Online/ On-The-Spot
Toe Steppers, the
• Time Limit:1 min stage setup + 5 mins performance
Solo/Duet dance event
• Participants must get their own soundtracks and must submit it 24
at Echoes’19 awaits the
hours before the start of the event
spectacular dancers with
• The event will comprise of two non-eliminating rounds; an
unmatched passion,
impromptu round for which the details will be given 1 hour before
swaying to the music as
the competition and a dance round for which the participant needs
if they never want to
to prepare with a 5 min dance performance beforehand
stop. Contemporary,
Salsa, Bharatanatyam, • Any kind of dangerous material (eg. fluid or flame) is not allowed on
Hip-Hop, Waltz and stage, nor is obscenity allowed
what not - every dance • A person participating in solo can also participate in group dance
form is equally • Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
celebrated here. So, get and should carry a valid College ID card
ready to do the “Paani • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
Waala Dance” and • At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
display your “Moves like the event
Jagger”- the spotlight is
on, the audience is
waiting, the stage is all
yours. Come and bounce
back to the
“Young.Wild.Free” with
a spin and a twirl.

Contact:
Nipun Nath- 9037686700

Monika- 9602473073
 RAMPAGE

Category:FASHION
Event Rules:
“I don’t design clothes. I
• Team Size: Max 25
design dreams” –Ralph
Lauren • Prize money: TBD
• Registration: Online
Come set the ramp on • Teams have to convey their theme at the start of their performance
fire with an array of • 20 min stage presence for each team (additional two minutes for
fantastic colors and setup time)
imaginative designs • Music piece to be arranged by the participating team itself, sound
while still keeping it system would be provided
stylish. Redefine style • Music piece to be submitted by the participating team in mp3
and steal the show with format before Jan 30, 2019 11:59 pm
your creativity, energy, • Any form of obscenity will result in debarring the team from further
beauty and elegance at participation
Echoes’19 reliving the
• Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
“Young.Wild.Free” with
and should carry a valid College ID card
us.
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding
The stage is set and the • At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
spotlights are on - Get the event
ready for a display of • Judging Criteria (not exhaustive): Theme, Outfit, Execution, Overall
Unique Designs and coherence of the performance
Fusion Blends like none
other.

Contact:
Mansi Arora- 8107339737

Ankita Gandhi- 9167485969

Rahul RK- 9538568566

 AAGHAAZ
Category:THEATRE
Hold the audience and
mesmerize them by your
loud talent
Drums, costumes and
cheers! A bunch of highly
energetic students
sending a message to
the society about a
social cause with their
well-crafted dialogues
and punch-lines. Seems
familiar? As you cherish
the good old days of 90s,
Echoes’19 bring to you
the Nukkad Natak
competition, where
groups will come
together to spread a
social message. And the
purpose of all of this is to
bring about a CHANGE,
a REFORM, AAGAAZ!
Contact:
Ambrish- 8953565250
Nitish- 9718500327
Event Rules:
• Team Size: Max 15
• Prize money: TBD
• Registration: Online
• Time limit: Maximum of 15 mins (including ground clearing time)
• Plays can be based on any theme but since eliminations are being
held at public venues, inappropriate content, blasphemy or content
defaming any political party or religious group is STRICTLY
prohibited.
• The essence of the play should be brought out in Hindi or English or
both. However, short snippets in other regional languages are
allowed.
• Teams are expected to perform at the open air venue, on a circular
stage with audience on all sides.
• Teams will be heavily penalised if they exceed the time limit.
• Obscenity (at the discretion of judges) of any kind, is not allowed
and may lead to disqualification.
• No electrical appliances (for example, amplifiers) shall be allowed
during the performance, whether inside or outside the circle of
performance. No plug points will be provided for this purpose.
• Multiple teams from the same college are allowed. However, no
participant can be a part of more than one team
• Allotments of slots for performance will be at the coordinator's
discretion
• Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
and should carry a valid College ID card
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the event
 M.E.L.A.
M.E.L.A. QUIZ
QUIZ
(SPENT
(SPENT QUIZ)
QUIZ)

Category:QUIZ
Event Rules:
So you know all there is
• Team Size: 3
to know about Dhoni?
Seen every Salman • Prize money: TBD
movie there is? Prefer • Registration: Online/ On the spot
Floyd and Led Zep to • There will be written prelims followed by live finals for the top 6
Skrillex and Bieber? teams
Hold on to your quizzing • Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
hats, because we’re back and should carry a valid College ID card
with the Spent quiz at • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
Echoes’19. The World is • At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
indeed a M.E.L.A. – a the event
mix of Music,
Entertainment,
Literature and the Arts,
and the perfect
opportunity for you to
show off your prowess,
and bag some heavy
cash in the process.

Contact:
Ambrish- 8953565250

Praveen- 9831377255
 M.E.L.A. QUIZ
GENERAL QUIZ
(SPENT QUIZ)

Category:QUIZ
Event Rules:
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barriers about
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test of what
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seemingly nonsensical,
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Echoes’19.
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indeed a jamboree
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mix proportion
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Entertainment,
Literature and the Arts,
and the perfect
opportunity for you to
show off your prowess,
and bag some heavy
cash in the process.

Contact:
Ambrish- 8953565250

Praveen- 9831377255
ARGUMENTATIVE
M.E.L.A. QUIZ
(SPENT
INDIAN
QUIZ)

Category:LITERARY
Category:QUIZ
Event Rules:
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knowtoalldebate
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• Team Size: 2
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question Dhoni?
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settling it than toSalman
settle • Prize money: TBD
movie
a question
there is?without
Prefer • Registration: Online/ On the spot
Floyd and
debating it.”Led Zep to • The event will be held in two rounds - prelims and final
Skrillex and Bieber? • Round1: Format for prelims would be written or spoken depending
We Indians always love on the number of registrations, Topics will be given on the spot for
Hold on to your quizzing
to debate. About stock the prelims.
hats, because we’re back
prices, about that • Round2: Two qualifying teams will be given an hour to prepare for
with the Spent quiz at
awesome new movie, the finals
Echoes’19. The World is
about the latest scandal • Participants have to be currently studying in any recognized college,
indeed a M.E.L.A. – a
– you name it, we’ll and should carry a valid College ID card
mix of Music,
argue it out. Within each • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
Entertainment,
humble form, behind
Literature and the Arts, • At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
every mortal face, lies a
and the perfect the event
genius of thought. There
opportunity for you to
is a craving to be seen, to
show off your prowess,
be heard, to be a mark of
and bag some heavy
virtuosity in this myriad
cash in the process.
of opinions.

At Echoes
Young.Wild.Free ‘19, we
give you the platform to
challenge the plethora
of ideas and thoughts.
So bring together the
arguments and change
the status quo.

Contact:
Nitish- 9718500327

Praveen- 9831377255
 M.E.L.A.
STAR LI(GH)T
QUIZ
(SPENT
(POTPOURRI)
QUIZ)

Category:
Category:QUIZ
LITERARY
Event Rules:
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all there
who’ve is
• Team Size: 3
to know
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fun be!
Entertainment,
Potpourri at Echoes ’19.
Literature and the Arts,
and the perfect
opportunity for you to
show off your prowess,
and bag some heavy
cash in the process.

Contact:
Nitish- 9718500327

Praveen- 9831377255
 M.E.L.A.
GABBERISH
QUIZ
(SPENT
(JAM)
QUIZ)

Category:
Category:QUIZ
LITERARY
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• Team Size: Individual
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Floyd andofLednon-stop
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Skrillex and without
talking Bieber? College ID card at all times
Hold on to your
hesitation, repetition,
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Entertainment,
amidst all of this, you person who objected gets to speak
Literature
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cash in the process.
Gabberish – the JAM
only Echoes’19,
Young.Wild.Free.

Contact:
Nitish- 9718500327

Praveen- 9831377255
 FINE ARTS

Category:ARTS

Inspired by the
Event Rules:
traditional Kerala dance
form – Kathakali, we • Team Size: 2
invite the creative • Registration: Online/ On-the-spot
genius in you to come up • Prize Money: TBD
with your best ideas • Participants to register in teams of 2 (one paints, the other plays the
along the lines of our subject)
theme
• Participants are required to paint/tattoo the face/body of the other
“Young.Wild.Free”. team member
So relive those colourful • Participants will be provided with colours, paints, brushes etc.
days with paints and • Participants may carry their own colouring materials which will have
brushes and transform to be approved by the organizers
your teammate’s face • Only 1 entry per participant will be considered
into a work of art! • Multiple teams per college are allowed
• Time limit: 1 hour
• Participants have to be students of a college, and should carry a
valid ID card
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the event

Contact:
Monica- 9602473073

Akshay- 7012976070
 MANIART
(THE ART
MARATHON)

Category: ARTS

Echoes’19 presents its

very own Art Triathlon, Event Rules:
an event which is sure to
• Team Size: 3
bring out the versatility
• Registration: Online/ On-the-spot
in you. A mix of art and
• Prize Money: TBD
craft skills is all that you
• Participants will be provided with the details of the tasks on the day
need with the tenacity
of the event
to endure the event and
• Teams will be provided with all necessary material
you are sure to bag
• Teams must complete each task before moving onto the next one
exciting prizes! Use your
• Time limit per round is 30minutes
creativity and dazzle us
• Participants have to be students of a college, and should carry a
with designs that go
valid ID card
beyond the spectrum!
• The decision of the judges will be final and binding
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the event

Contact:
Monica- 9602473073

Akshay- 7012976070
 LIVE CS (LASER
TAG)

Category:
INFORMALS Event Rules:
Your mission if you
• Registration: Online/ On-the-spot
choose to accept:
• Prize Money: TBD
“Eliminate the opposing • Participants have to be students of a college, and should carry a
team by any means valid ID card
necessary. You are free • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
to choose your own • At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
team but a standard the event
issue laser gun will be • In case of damage of college property by any participant, amount
your only weapon. This shall be recovered from them
message will self-
destruct in next 5
seconds!!”

CRASH AND BURN Event Rules:

(LAN GAMING) • Registration: Online/ On-the-spot
• Prize Money: TBD
• Participants have to be students of a college, and should carry a
Category: valid ID card
INFORMALS • The decision of the judges will be final and binding
• At any point, the Organizing committee reserves the right to modify
the event
• In case of damage of college property by any participant, amount
shall be recovered from them

Contact:
Sagar- 9765962659

Akshay- 7012976070
So, get ready to be part of the extravaganza!
Echoes’19 awaits you