A seasoned performer himself, Benjamin brings a wealth of experience to his roles as a producer, music director, vocal coach and choreographer. His dynamic presence and exceptional talent have made him a respected figure in the industry. Benjamin’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of performers is matched by his passion for the arts, making him an invaluable mentor and leader.

Christine May Yong is an ethnomusicologist and gamelan musician by training. She completed her Master of Arts (Performing Arts – Music) at the University of Malaya and was a recipient of the Fulbright Malaysian Graduate Study and Research Program in 2013. She is a current academic staff at Sunway University’s Department of Film and Performing Arts, where she teaches World Music, Malaysian Music. and Creative Project within the Contemporary Music (Audio Technology) programme.

(Songs from Vtubers are not allowed for this category)
*Top 12 (Final Round) will be contacted via email for song submissions.

Participants entering the competition will go through the following process:

For the Finals, happening at AniManGaki 2024 on 24th August 2024, Saturday at 2:30pm, the Top 12 participants, will go through the following:

1. 1. be physically present for the competition held at Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC), Seri Kembangan
   2. check-in at the Stage Holding Area no later than 30 minutes before the competition start time, and be on standby at the venue.
   3. song selection for Finals may differ from the song submitted during the Online Submission.

To Enter the competition:

Registration officially ends on 31st July 2024, Wednesday at 11:59 (GMT+8). Registration is on a first-come, first-verify basis. *Subject to change
Should you need to make any changes, please RESUBMIT a new form and recording file before the deadline! The latest entry will automatically replace any previous entry. Post-deadline (re)submissions will not be entertained.

By participating in this competition, each participant accepts the conditions stated in the rules and agrees to be bound by the decisions of AniManGaki and their partners. 

By entering and/or accepting the prize, participants and winners agree to hold AniManGaki and its partners harmless for liability, damages or claims for injury or loss to any person or property relating to, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, participation in this competition, the acceptance and/or subsequent use or misuse, or condition of the prizes awarded, or claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy.

AniManGaki, in their sole discretion, reserve the immediate and unrestricted right to disqualify any entrant or prize winner, if either commits or has committed any act, or has been involved or becomes involved in any situation or occurrence which AniManGaki deems likely to subject AniManGaki, entrant or winner to ridicule, scandal or contempt or which reflects unfavourably upon AniManGaki in any way. If such information is discovered by AniManGaki after a winner has received notice of his/her prize and before the prize is awarded, AniManGaki may rescind the prize in its entirety. If a portion of his/her prize has already been awarded, AniManGaki may withdraw the remainder of the prize that has been fulfilled.

ONLINE SUBMISSION

Each participant would need to fill up the form and attach a recording of your singing in the form of a video via YouTube or Google Drive Link. Please ensure your video is readily accessible under the shared link. You are strongly encouraged to submit high quality recording files to ensure best representation of your singing. Smule files are specifically prohibited.Should you encounter any submission difficulty, please email us at  [email protected].

Only 12 finalists will advance to AniManGaki 2024 Idol Competition. All finalists will be announced on AniManGaki’s social media platforms, on 5th August 2024, Monday.
Finalists will be contacted via email and Whatsapp for more details and information about the preparations for the Finals at AniManGaki 2024 on 24th August 2024, Saturday.

By entering the competition, participants have consented by default that:

• • AniManGaki is not responsible for any damages to participants’ costumes or props during the competition.
  • AniManGaki is not responsible for participant’s physical damage or injury during the competition. First-aid will be provided if necessary.
  • AniManGaki is not responsible for any property or emotional losses during participant’s participation in the competition.
  • Participants are held responsible for any damages to stage and other equipment caused during the competition.
  • AniManGaki reserves the right to use participant’s images and performance recordings for promotional purposes.
  • AniManGaki reserves the rights to alter the rules and structure of the competition as they see fit.
  • By submitting your entries, all participants agree and acknowledge that all intellectual property rights thereto shall belong to AniManGaki. AniManGaki shall have the exclusive right to use, edit, modify and publish the entry submitted by all the participants, publish or not publish the names of the participants, in any way it deems fit for any advertising, trade, promotional purpose and for any other reason whatsoever, without any further notice to the participants and the participants shall not claim ownership or any payment or compensation on the materials. For the avoidance of doubt, the submissions will not be edited for judging purposes.
  • By participating in AniManGaki competition and activities, all attendees and participants grant AniManGaki the right to capture photographs and video recordings. These materials may be used for promotional purposes, including but not limited to social media, websites, print media, and other marketing channels. Attendees and participants waive any right to inspect or approve the finished product and understand that no royalty, fee, or other compensation will be provided for such use.
  • AniManGaki reserves the right to disqualify anyone who is deemed unsuitable for the competition, and judges’ decisions are final.
  • All results given by judges are finalised and cannot be contested.
  • AniManGaki will not bear any cost related to the entry of the participants.
  • By participating in this competition, each participant accepts the conditions stated in the rules and agrees to be bound by the decisions of AniManGaki. Every submission is final, please ensure all details provided are complete and accurate. Incomplete and inaccurate submissions will be disqualified.

• All participants must be fully vaccinated.
• Face masks are encouraged, but not mandatory.
• Sanitize and maintain good hygiene whenever possible.
• A Self Covid RTK test is encouraged to ensure everyone’s safety.
• If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, please inform our staffs immediately, and we will escort you to the nearest medic bay/clinic