PANAJI: The Goa Cultural & Social Centre will organise the 8th edition of the All Goa Konkani Solo Singing Competition 2026, ‘Mhozo Tallo Aikat’, with the preliminary round scheduled for August 2 at Clube Vasco da Gama in Panaji. The competition will be held in three categories: Juniors (boys and girls aged 12 to 17 years), Senior Females (above 18 years and below 50 years) and Senior Males (above 18 years and below 50 years).
Participants are required to perform Konkani songs from the 1970s and 1980s that were broadcast on All India Radio (AIR). The preliminary round will take place from 10 am to 4.30 pm. Contestants may use their own musical instruments, while the organisers will also provide a guitarist if required. Entry forms are available at Clube Vasco da Gama and George Bar in Panaji, Furtados in Margao, and Pedro Vincent Vaz Wine Shop at the Municipal Market in Mapusa. The last date for submission of entry forms is July 23, 2026, before 12 noon. The finals of the competition will be held on August 23, 2026.
