Language & Genre:
Performances must be in Afrikaans or English. All genres are welcome, but explicit, offensive, or discriminatory material will not be tolerated.
Performance Length:
Each act must perform three songs/sets within a total set time of 15–18 minutes.
Song Requirements:
One (1) song must be original, and will be judged as your official competition entry.
Two (2) songs can be covers or original, used to demonstrate your musicality, energy, and stage presence.
Original Material:
You must be the original composer or co-writer of your submitted original piece.
Technical Setup:
All acts must use the standardised backline provided on the night (mics, amps, drums, keyboard). This ensures fairness and consistent sound quality across all performers. No personal rigs or full drum kits allowed.
Timekeeping:
Acts exceeding their allocated time will be faded out or disqualified from judging consideration for that round.
Respect the Space:
This is a shared platform. Treat fellow performers, crew, and the audience with respect.

Category 1: Songwriter / Singer (Solo/Duo)
Must perform live vocals and may accompany themselves (or be accompanied by one other person) with acoustic guitar, keyboard, or other portable instrument.
Backing tracks are allowed but must be submitted in advance.
Looper pedals may be used within the time limit.

Category 2: Songwriter / Band
Acts must perform as a group (minimum 2 performers, maximum 5).
Bands must use the house backline: drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp, keyboard.
Bands may bring personal instruments but not large-scale rigging.
One band member must be the lead writer of the original song performed.

Category 3: Stand-Up Comedy
Perform 3 short sets or themed segments, including at least one original 5–7 minute set.
Material must be original, and not lifted from known comics or specials.
Covers (in this context) may include impressions, cultural takes, or short parodies.
No pre-recorded elements or sound effects — live mic only.