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ABOUT THE EVENT
Yamaha Teens Rock is more than just a competition; it’s a nationwide platform for young bands from Academic Schools and Music Academies across India to showcase their talent, perform live, and experience the thrill of the stage.
Open to performers aged 18 years and below, the platform celebrates the passion, creativity, and energy of the next generation of musicians.
We believe in the power of music to unite and inspire emerging artists. From the first chord to the final encore, Yamaha provides the instruments, the platform, and the spotlight your band deserves.
NOTE: Registrations are permitted only
through recognized Schools / Academic Institutions / Music Academies and not from individual
participants.
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PARTICIPATE AND WIN!
PERFORM LIVE
Showcase your band's unique talent on a massive professional stage with world-class sound engineering.
GET RECOGNISED
Gain industry recognition and get discovered by talent scouts and professional musicians from Trinity.
WIN BIG
Exciting gear prizes from Yamaha, performance scholarships, and opportunities to record your own tracks.
EVENT JOURNEY
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SELECTION & VOTING
Top 20 finalist videos are now live. Vote for your favourite band!
STARTING SOON
ZONAL FINALE
Top 20 bands advance to live zonal performances.
GRAND FINALE
WINNER CROWNED
The finalists compete for the Yamaha Teens Rock 2026 title.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE?
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Each eligible band must first register on https://teensrock.in/
NOTE: Registrations are permitted only through recognized Schools / Academic Institutions / Music Academies and not from individual participants.
Band Size: Each participating band must consist of a minimum of 3 members and a maximum of 6 members.
Each participating band must perform two (2) songs consisting of:
A) One from a given set list of Trinity Rock & Pop syllabus songs – rearranged:
- STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN – Led Zeppelin (Grade 8 Vocals)
- SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT – Nirvana (Grade 4 Guitar & Bass, Grade 6 Drums)
- FIRE – Jimi Hendrix (Grade 8 Drums)
- BLACK NIGHT – Deep Purple (Grade 3 Guitar)
- ROPE – Foo Fighters (Grade 6 Guitar, Grade 7 Drums)
- SWEET CHILD O’ MINE – Guns N’ Roses (Grade 8 Guitar)
- SIR DUKE – Stevie Wonder (Grade 5 Drums)
- THE TROOPER – Iron Maiden (Grade 8 Guitar, Grade 7 Drums)
- JUMP – Van Halen (Grade 7 Keyboards, Grade 4 Drums)
- PINBALL WIZARD – The Who & Elton John (Grade 8 Keyboards)
- IF I AIN’T GOT YOU – Alicia Keys (Grade 5 Keyboards, Grade 7Vocals)
- BILLIE JEAN – Michael Jackson (Grade 7 Vocals, Grade 1 Bass Drums)
- WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO – Wham (Grade 8 Vocals)
- TAKE ME TO CHURCH – Hozier (Grade 6 Vocals, Grade 5 Keyboards)
- SLEDGEHAMMER – Peter Gabriel (Grade 4 Bass)
B) ONE OWN CHOICE SONG – rearranged (should be bands original version)
Performance duration should not exceed ten (10) minutes and must be uploaded on https://teensrock.in/ by the participating band after or during registration.
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RECORDING GUIDELINES
All recorded submissions must be performed and recorded in one continuous take without editing, overdubbing, pre-recording or any backing track, pitch correction, synchronization adjustments, or post-production enhancement of any kind (both song performance is to be recorded in a single take and the video must not be edited in any way and not exceed the duration of 10 minutes).
Yamaha Music India reserves the right to request raw footage, additional recordings, live verification, or supporting evidence to verify authenticity of submissions. Failure to comply may result in immediate disqualification.
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JUDGING & EVALUATION
- Entries shall be evaluated based on following criteria:
- Technical Facility
- Ensemble Coordination & Sound Balance
- Interpretation & Creativity
- Stage Presence & Communication
- (Includes overall presentation and costuming)
The decision of Yamaha Music India and the appointed judging panel by Trinity College London shall be final, binding, and non-contestable.
THE STAGE IS SET. NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!
Watch the performances, choose your favourites, and cast your Vote!
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