Media Release
Mangaluru, Jul 28: The audition round for the 60th edition of the Konkani Natak Sabha's (KNS) Elders Singing Competition took place on Sunday, July 28, from 9:30 am onwards at Don Bosco Hall in Mangaluru. This event is part of the annual competitions organized by KNS.
The event began with the KNS anthem, followed by a warm welcome from Liston D'Souza, vice president of KNS, to the guests, participants, and attendees.
Dr Rocky D'Cunha OFM Cap, president of KNS, delivered an encouraging message to the competitors, wishing them the best of luck. Santhosh Sequeira, philanthropist and well-wisher of KNS, was the chief guest for the event.
The competition was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by Comedy King Dolla Mangluru, Liston D'Souza, KNS vice-president, Floyd D'Mello, general secretary of KNS; Cletus Lobo, assistant secretary of KNS; Gerald Concessao, treasurer of KNS; Loy Rego, and Gladys Pereira, singing competition convenors, accompanied by president Dr Rocky D'Cunha, competition judges, and Santhosh Sequeira Kankanady, who were present on the dais.
A total of 195 participants from 10 different age categories, ranging from 15 to 45 years, above 45 years, above 60 years, and married couples, showcased their singing talents in solo, duet, and group categories.
Renowned singers Preema Rodrigues from Dubai, Robin Sequeira from Valencia, Shilpa Cutinha from Cordel, and Monica Valder from Dubai served as the esteemed judges for the competition.
KNS former vice president Sunil Menezes assisted in the tabulation of marks. The competition received valuable support from managing committee members and assistance from KNS Bendur, Angelore, and Cathedral unit members.
Joseph Theodore introduced the judges, Loy Rego compered the program, and concluded it with a vote of thanks.
Qualified participants for the second round on August 25 at Don Bosco Hall from 9:30 am onwards:
15 to 45 Years Women's Solo
- Rishal Melba Crasta, Cordel
- Seema Joslyn D'Souza, Allipade
- Jovita Michelle Rodrigues, Jeppu
- Melona Clisha Saldanha, Bajpe
- Cherlyn D'Souza, Jeppu
- Lianna Firtado, Mulki
- Reshma Moras, Allipade
- Lavisha D'Cunha, Maril
- Annie Joyce Mascarenhas, Maril
- Jenisha Leona Veigas, Fajir
- Jovita Rodrigues, Derebail
- Jiya Alisha Mendoca, Pangla
- Melriya D'Souza, Katpadi
- Dr Silviniya Amitharaj Fernandes, Udyavar
- Ishney Melaida Fernandes, Kemmannu
- Rikita Neola Saldanha, Shirva
15 to 45 Years Men's Solo
- Arvin Chris D'Cunha, Cordel
- Melsten Veigas, Vittal
- Arwin Edward Baptist, Urwa
- Avil Rodrigues, Vittal
- Denil Dias, Shirthady
- Joyson Vinoel Fernandes, Bellore
- Rolwyn Moras, Cordel
- Olin Christon Theodore, Cascia
- Neil B Rasquinha, Bejai
- Herchelle D'Souza, Angelore
- Malcome Josline Lobo, Vamanjoor
- Avin Vinay Barboza, Belman
- Darren D'Souza, Pangla
- Sohan Alva, Pangla
- Lancy Fernandes, Kalmady
- Glen Aaron Fernandes, Shirva
15 to 45 Years Women's Duet
- Rishel Melba Crasta & Cherlyn D'Souza, Cordel / Jeppu
- Priyanka Menezes & Jovita Michelle Rodrigues, Balkunje / Jeppu
- Tisha Rechal Immatty & Valerie Aranha, Jeppu
- Annie Joyce Mascarenhas & Lavisha D'Cunha, Maril
- Maria Jasmine D'Souza & Prithika D'Souza, Vamanjoor
- Jiya Alisha Mendoca & Melriya D'Souza, Pangla / Katpadi
- Ishney Melaida Fernandes & Jacklyn Carol D'Souza, Kemmannu
- Eldreena D'Souza & Lynn Rebello, Pangla
- Alisha Saloni D'Souza & Reenal Fernandes, Shirva
15 to 45 Years Men's Duet
- Avil Rodrigues & Melstan Veigas, Vittal
- Anil Pais & Edsel Shanon D'Souza, Maril
- Arvin Chris D'Cunha & Rolwyn Moras, Cordel
- Listan Pinto & Arwin Baptist, Kulur / Urwa
- Rishon Walder & Herchel D'Souza, Milagres/ Angelore
- Darren D'Souza & Sohan Alva, Pangla
- Glen Aaron Fernandes & Joshua Chris Noronha, Shirva
Above 15 Years Mixed Group
- Diya Sarah Rebello & Group, Valencia / Milagres
- Avil Rodrigues & Group, Vittal
- Neil B Rasquinha & Group, Bejai
- Jane Machado & Group, Derebail
- Oliver Thomas Rebello & Group, Pangla
- Clerita Joyce Noronha & Group, Shirva
Above 45 Years Ladies Solo
- Saritha G M D'Souza, Bejai
- Jyothi Helen D'Souza, Bendur
- Lona D'Souza, Kinnigoli
- Shanthi Cardoza, Vamanjoor
- Stella D'Souza, Nithyadhar Nagar
- Premi Lobo, Milagres
Above 45 Years Men's Solo
- Wilson Crasta, Surathkal
- Maxim D'Souza, Kinnigoli
- Allan Sunil Pereira, Omzoor
- Robert Castelino, Kulur
- Oliver Thomas Rebello, Pangla
- Joachim D'Souza, Yermal
Married Couples Duet
- Ruben Machado & Anusha D'Souza, Derebail
- Jovita Mishelle Rodrigues & Clyde Ashley Lobo, Jeppu
- Manohar Cutinha & Anitha Cutinha, Hospet
- Maxim D'Souza & Lona D'Souza, Kinnigoli
- Priyanka Menezes & Loy Martis, Balkunje
- Melcome Lobo & Shanthi Priya Lasrado, Vamanjoor
- Shanon Lobo & Silviniya Amitharaj Fernandes, Udyavar
Results of Above 60 Years KNS Singing Competition
Ladies Solo
- First Place: Jane Machado, Derebail
- Second Place: Lenet Castelino, Nithyadhar Nagar
- Third Place: Treeza Pinto, Kinnigoli
Gents Solo
- First Place: Jossy Mascarenhas, Bajpe
- Second Place: Ronald G D'Souza, Bejai
- Third Place: Louis Vas, Bendur and Ronald Lasrado, Bondel
The prize distribution for the singing competition will be on September 15, 2024, at Don Bosco Hall, during the grand finale of the 60th Singing Competition.
Upcoming competitions of KNS at Don Bosco Hall, Mangaluru:
- August 4, 9:30 am onwards: 56th Elocution Competition
- August 11, 3:30 pm onwards: 22nd Dance Competition
- August 18, 3:30 pm onwards: Konkani Short Play Competition
- August 25, 9:30 am onwards: 60th Singing Competition, Second Round
- September 1, 9:30 am onwards: 22nd Poetry Competition
- September 1, 3:30 pm onwards: 1st Gumtam Gayan Competition
- September 15, 9:30 am onwards: 60th Singing Competition (Grand Finale)