OFFICIAL RULES

1.  The Indiana Gospel Singing Competition will take place at East Columbus Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, 3170 Indiana Ave, Columbus, IN 47201 on Saturday afternoon, June 8, 2024, beginning at 1:00PM. Check-in will be that day from 9:00AM to 12:00 Noon. 
 
2.  Official Entry Forms and fees must be received or postmarked by May 15, 2024. Official Entry Forms may be submitted online, but a check for the entry fee should be mailed to:
     Richard Treptow, Competition Chair,
     10857 Cedar Ridge Ln.
     Indianapolis, IN 46278. 
The Competition is limited to 20 entries.
 
3. Unless contestants are members of the IGMA, at least 50% of the on-stage performers must reside in Indiana, which includes college or university residences. Less than 50% of the singers may be full-time professional musicians or singers, and the group's lead singer may not be a full-time professional. Immediate family members of the judges are not permitted to be a contestant.
 
4.  The Competition is open to both solo artists and groups of 2 to 5 singers. All contestants must be age 18 or older on June 8,