A post is currently circulating on social media about a singing contest for tone-deaf individuals. This is an extraordinary singing contest because its participants are (Sintonado) tone-deaf. In Ilonggo, they called it “Libagon”.
Numerous singing contests have sprung up, whether they be, international or local, solo or group, and even bands. Many have become famous and recognized through these singing contests. The standards for contestants are high, subjecting them to rigorous trials before being declared champions. In some reality competitions, participants are chosen, molded, and put through additional screenings before reaching the semifinals, finals, and championship rounds. Hence, it’s undeniable that the prizes are substantial, sometimes reaching millions, including items like cars, houses and lots, and various other rewards.
Common criteria used in singing contests include the following: Voice quality (tonality, appropriateness to genre, and technique) – 50%, Style and Performance (rendition qualities, discipline, timing and precision, choreography, delivery, and interpretation, appropriateness of staging of song selected) – 30%, Overall Appeal (stage appeal, audience impact, and costume) – 20%.
However, the singing contest in Kabankalan, Negros Occidental is distinct, as its participants are intentionally tone-deaf. In a Facebook post by Vice Mayor Miguel “Migz” Zayco, he announced that contestants can now submit their entries, including a 1-minute video, the contestant’s name, sender’s name, and contact number, through his Facebook page. The vice mayor also reminded us that having a good voice is not allowed and would result in disqualification, as this singing contest is exclusively for the tone-deaf. This announcement went viral and garnered various reactions from netizens.