114-1 NCNU Japanese Singing Contest

1. Event Name: 114-1 National Chi Nan University Japanese Singing Contest

2. Target Participants: Current students of National Chi Nan University (NCNU)

3. Organizer: Language Teaching Center, National Chi Nan University

4. Event Schedule:
   Online Preliminary Round
   • Submission starts: October 20, 2025 (Mon.) 9:00 AM
   • Submission deadline: October 29, 2025 (Wed.) 12:00 PM (noon)

Final Round
• November 5, 2025 (Wed.) 1:10 PM – 3:00 PM

5. Venue / Submission Method:
   Preliminary Round: After registering on the official website, please email your video link to the Center: englishcorner.ncnu@gmail.com
   Email subject example: 114-1 Japanese Singing Preliminary 外文一114104000 林小美 (Group members: 外文三112104000 陳大明、外文二113104000 王小明)

Notes:

1. For group entries, each member must register on the official website. Only one member needs to email the shared video link.

2. Make sure the video permission is set to public/viewable.

Final Round: Japanese-style Classroom, 2nd Floor, Library

6. Contest Rules:
   (1) Participants must not have lived in Japan for more than three (3) years, inclusive.

(2) Preliminary Round:

1. No separation between solo and group categories (group size is unlimited).

2. Repeated lyrics or non-Japanese lyrics must not exceed one-third (1/3) of the song.

3. Select one eligible Japanese song, perform a 40–60 second a cappella, and record it on video.

4. Video requirements:
   • The participant’s full face must be clearly visible, front-facing.
   • Maximum length: 60 seconds.
   • File format: .mp4.
   • Submit within the preliminary deadline and ensure viewing permission is enabled.

5. Judges will select the top 8 entries for the final. The shortlist will be posted on the Center’s website by 5:00 PM, October 31, 2025 (Fri.).

(3) Final Round:

1. Each finalist performs one complete Japanese song; performance time limit: 5 minutes.

2. If using audio accompaniment, email the accompaniment file to the Center by 12:00 PM (noon), November 4, 2025 (Tue.).

3. If performing with live accompaniment, email the song title to the Center by the same deadline.

4. The final running order will be announced on site. If a participant fails to appear after three calls, it will be regarded as forfeiture.

5. Judges will select the top three winners. Audience members on site may vote for one favorite act; the act with the highest total votes will receive the “Most Popular Award.” In case of a tie, the prize will be shared equally among the winners.

(4) Prizes:
• 1st Place (1 winner): NT$3,500 gift voucher + Certificate
• 2nd Place (2 winners): NT$3,000 gift voucher + Certificate
• 3rd Place (3 winners): NT$2,500 gift voucher + Certificate
• Most Popular Award (1 winner): NT$2,000 gift voucher + Certificate

(5) Judging Criteria:
• Vocal diction & technique: 70%
• Stage presence: 10%
• Costume & styling: 20%

7. Registration Method:
   (1) Online registration only. For group entries, each member registers separately on the official website and lists all teammates in the remarks field. For large groups, please designate one representative and write: “Grou

8. p with ○○○, total x members.” (Click here for the Singing Contest registration link.)

Registration Period:
• Opens October 20, 2025 (Mon.) 9:00 AM
• Closes October 29, 2025 (Wed.) 12:00 PM (noon)

(2) Preliminary video link: Only one member needs to email the shared link; ensure viewing permission is enabled.

(3) Final accompaniment file submission:
• Email to: englishcorner.ncnu@gmail.com
• Email subject line: “Japanese Singing Contest Accompaniment File”
• File name example: 114-1 Japanese Division_外文一114104000 林小美