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SM LITTLE STARS 2017
Contest Duration: April 1 – May 28, 2017
CONTEST MECHANICS
1. Every individual boy or girl whose age is between four (4) to seven (7) years old during the date
of the Preliminary Screening schedule, photogenic / telegenic, cute & charming with pleasing
personality, and talented, is eligible to join and be qualified to win the SM Little Stars
competition.
2. The following are not eligible to join the SM Little Stars competition or be qualified to win in SM
Little Stars competition:
a. Winners or placers from other similar contests within the duration of the previous
calendar year until the current calendar year, of any company/sponsor and its
affiliates with the same line of business or industry or in conflict with the business or
industry of SM Supermalls and SM Affiliates.
b. Boys and girls who have been contracted in any form or of whatever nature by a TV
network, talent management agency, or movie outfit whose appearance or
performance will be aired or shown during the Preliminary Screening, Regional
Finals, Grand Finals and on the date of the airing of SM Little Stars 2017 TV Special.
c. Boys and girls who have any commercial arrangement with any talent or advertising
outfit or of similar kind whose appearance or performance will be aired or shown
during the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals, Grand Finals and on the date of
the airing of SM Little Stars 2017 TV Special.
Any contestant found to be in violation in the eligibility or qualification to join and win in
the SM Little Stars and/or any of the rules above, shall immediately be disqualified from
the contest at any stage, and/or shall have forfeited his/her prizes and title. Decision on
eligibility, disqualification and violation of this rule shall be final.
3. The application forms will be available at the Mall Administration Office (Marketing
Department) at any SM mall branches. It can also be downloaded from the SM Little Stars
official website (www.smlittlestars.com.ph)
4. To join the contest, the following must be submitted to the Mall Administration Office (pre-
registration) or to the official event organizer during the Preliminary Screening schedule:
a. Application Form – completely filled-up and signed by the parent/s (exercising
parental authority) of the contestant
b. Original & photocopy of the contestant’s birth certificate (original copy will be
returned after proper verification of the photocopy)
c. Two (2) copies of 4R size photo of the contestant taken with light make-up only: one
(1) close up shot and one (1) whole body shot
5. Schedule of submission of the application form and requirements will be as follows:
a. Pre-registration will start on March 18, 2017, 10am to 6pm. Deadline of submission
will vary depending on the contestant’s preferred schedule and/or venue of the
Preliminary Screenings:
PRELIMINARY SCREENINGS
MALLS SCHEDULE OF PRE-
REGISTRATION
April 1 SM North Edsa, SM Masinag, SM San Lazaro March 18 – March 31 |
10am-6pm
April 2 SM Novaliches, SM San Mateo, SM Bicutan,
SM Cauayan, SM Baliwag, SM Bacoor, SM Santa Rosa, SM Iloilo
March 18 – April 1 | 10am-6pm
April 8 SM Fairview, SM Taytay, SM Sta. Mesa,
SM BF Parañaque, SM Clark, SM Sangandaan, SM Muntinlupa
March 18 – April 7 | 10am-6pm
April 9
SMDC Light Mall, SM Taytay, SM Manila, SM Las Piñas, SM Sucat, SM Baguio,
SM Valenzuela, SM Dasmariñas, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod, SM Davao
March 18 – April 8 | 10am-6pm
April 22 SM East Ortigas, SM Angono, SM San Lazaro,
SM Molino March 18 – April 21 |
10am-6pm
April 23
SM Novaliches, SMDC Sun Mall, SM Southmall, SM Bicutan, SM Rosales, SM Cabanatuan, SM Pampanga, SM Marilao, SM Rosario,
SM Trece Martires, SM San Pablo, SM Lipa, SM Consolacion, SM General Santos
March 18 – April 22| 10am-6pm
April 29 SM Marikina, SM Manila, SM Tarlac,
SM Valenzuela, SM Bacoor, SM Cebu, SM Iloilo March 18 – April 28 |
10am-6pm
April 30 SM Fairview, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Baliwag March 18 – April 29 |
10am-6pm
May 6 SM San Mateo, SM Manila, SM Naga,
SM San Fernando, SM Muntinlupa, SM Batangas, SM Cagayan De Oro
March 18 – May 5 | 10am-6pm
May 7 SM Angono, SM San Lazaro, SM Sucat, SM Tarlac, SM Clark, SM Sangandaan,
SM Bacoor, SM Calamba, SM Iloilo, SM Davao
March 18 – May 6 | 10am-6pm
May 20 SM San Jose Del Monte, SM Masinag, SM
Bicutan, SM Pampanga, SM Baliwag March 18 – May 19 |
10am-6pm
May 21 SM North Edsa, SM BF Parañaque, SM Baguio,
SM Valenzuela, SM Molino, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod
March 18 – May 20 | 10am-6pm
May 27 SM Novaliches, SM Southmall,
SM Megacenter Cabanatuan, SM Santa Rosa March 18 – May 26 |
10am-6pm
May 28 SM Fairview, SM Rosales, SM Pampanga,
SM Marilao, SM Dasmariñas, SM Calamba, SM Consolacion, SM Davao
March 18 – May 27 | 10am-6pm
b. On-the-day registration: April 1, 2, 8, 9, 22, 23, 29, 30; May 6, 7, 20, 21, 27, 28 |
10am to 2pm at the designated mall venue of the Preliminary Screenings.
NOTE: Preliminary Screening proper will start at 2:30pm; cut-off time for on-the-
spot registration will be at 2pm.
6. For on-the-day registrants, the mall branch where his/her application form and requirements
will be submitted shall automatically be the contestant’s audition venue and will be provided
with a registration stub.
7. The contestant and the accompanying parent/s or guardian must be at the audition venue thirty
(30) minutes before the start of the Preliminary Screenings (2:30pm) for the briefing.
8. A pre-registered contestant must present the registration stub before the start of the
Preliminary Screenings in the mall audition venue and schedule specified in the submitted
application form. On-the-day registrants must secure their registration stub upon submission of
the complete requirements.
9. During the Preliminary Screening, each individual contestant will present his or her talent
onstage. Light make-up with no red lipstick. The contestant should wear child-appropriate
clothing, use kid-friendly music and lyrics and will not be allowed to use props. This will be
strictly implemented during the Preliminary Screenings of the competition.
10. Each contestant will be given only a maximum of two (2) minutes to perform his/her talent
onstage. The judge/s has the right to stop a performance if deemed necessary during the two (2)
minutes time limit. The decision of the judge/s is final with the concurrence of DTI.
11. Each individual contestant shall perform ONE of the following talents: singing, dancing,
modelling, acting or role-playing, doing acrobatics or gymnastics, playing an instrument.
12. The rules & regulations for props will be as follows:
13.1 The following stage props are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED during the talent performance in the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals and Grand Finals:
a. Cane, gun, balls, box, banner, backdrop, fire-related material, or
any similar material inappropriate, hazardous or poses risks to the
contestant and to others b. Batons, machetes, knives, and other pointed objects c. Smoke or smoke-effect, helium balloons or confetti
13.2 No props during the Preliminary Screenings, except the following:
a. Table (maximum measurement of 4 feet long and 1.5 feet wide),
chair, lyric stand or microphone stand or any form of device used in
playing a musical instrument; mat for dance or gymnastics; or similar
item necessary for the delivery of the talent performance.
13.3 Props will ONLY be allowed during the talent performance in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals. 13.4 Special effects and lighting requirements during the talent performance will only
be entertained in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals with the following conditions:
a. Secure clearance from the SM Supermalls – Marketing Department thru the authorized event organizer b. Assign one personnel to cue and direct the special effects and lighting requirements at the tech booth
Any violation on stage props shall constitute ground for disqualification of the individual
contestant.
14. Stages of SM Little Stars 2017 are as follows:
14.1 PRELIMINARY SCREENINGS
a. The Preliminary Screening will be held in the following SM mall branches:
April
May
6-May 7-May 20-May 21-May 27-May 28-May
Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday Saturday Sunday
San Jose Del Monte
Masinag
Naga Sucat
North Luzon 3 Sangandaan Baliwag Valenzuela Marilao
Visayas 1 Cebu Consolacion
Mindanao Cagayan De Oro Davao Davao
Megacenter
Cabanatuan
Santa Rosa
Pampanga
Southmall
Rosales
Dasmariñas
Manila
San Fernando
Baguio
Bicutan BF ParañaqueSan Lazaro
Tarlac
Calamba
Pampanga
South Luzon 1
South Luzon 2
Angono Fairview
CLUSTER
Metro Manila 1 San Mateo NovalichesNorth Edsa
Metro Manila 2
North Luzon 2
North Luzon 1
Clark
BacoorMuntinlupa Molino
Bacolod
Batangas Calamba
Visayas 2 Iloilo
b. Selection of winners per mall cluster are as follows:
MALL CLUSTER
Metro Manila 1 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
North Edsa 3 3 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 -
Fairview 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 -
Novaliches 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -
San Jose Del Monte 3 - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - -
SMDC Light Mall 2 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - -
East Ortigas 3 - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - -
Marikina 3 - - 1 - - 1 - - 1 - -
Angono 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - -
Taytay 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - -
San Mateo 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - -
Masinag 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - -
Metro Manila 2
Sta. Mesa 3 2 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1 - -
San Lazaro 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -
Manila 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - -
SMDC Sun Mall 2 - - 1 - - 1 - - - - -
Southmall 2 2 1 1 1 1
Las Piñas 3 1 1 1
Bicutan 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sucat 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
BF Parañaque 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Naga 2 1 1
Cauayan 2 1 1
North Luzon 1
Rosales 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Baguio 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Tarlac 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Cabanatuan 3 1 1 1
Megacenter Cabanatuan 3 1 1 1
North Luzon 2
Pampanga 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
San Fernando 3 1 1 1
Clark 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1
North Luzon 3
Valenzuela 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Sangandaan 2 2 1 1 1 1
Marilao 2 2 1 1 1 1
Baliwag 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
PRELIMINARY WINNERS
TOTAL
QUALIFIEDBOY GIRL
EITHER BOY
OR GIRL
MALL CLUSTER
1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd 1st 2nd 3rd
South Luzon 1
Dasmariñas 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Rosario 2 1 1
Bacoor 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1
Molino 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Muntinlupa 2 2 1 1 1 1
Trece Martires 2 1 1
South Luzon 2
Santa Rosa 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
San Pablo 3 1 1 1
Calamba 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Lipa 3 1 1 1
Batangas 3 1 1 1
Visayas 1
Cebu 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Consolacion Cebu 3 2 1 1 1 1 1
Visayas 2
Iloilo 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bacolod 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1
Mindanao
Davao 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
General Santos 3 1 1 1
Cagayan De Oro 2 1 1
PRELIMINARY WINNERS
TOTAL
QUALIFIEDBOY GIRL
EITHER BOY
OR GIRL
c. The criteria for judging for the Preliminary Screenings will be as follows:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE
Star Quality A kid who projects an exquisite charm on stage and has a celebrity factor
40%
Personality A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, wit and is very articulate in answering a question
20%
Talent A kid who shows an exemplary talent very suitable and applicable to his/her age.
40%
TOTAL SCORE 100%
d. A contestant who did not qualify for a particular mall branch may still join in
the succeeding schedule of the Preliminary Screenings in other SM mall
branches. A new set of application form and requirements must be
submitted to the Mall Administration Office or to the official event
organizer.
e. During the Preliminary Screening, to accommodate the volume of
participants, each individual contestant (along with parent/guardian) will be
required to vacate the screening area after his/her talent performance.
f. Those who will qualify for the Regional Finals after the Preliminary Screening
will be announced online via www.smlittlestars.com.ph the day after the
scheduled Preliminary screening of each participating mall. SCMC
Marketing shall inform all the winners via telephone call. The list will also
be posted in the official Facebook page of the SM Supermalls where the
Preliminary Screening was conducted.
a. REGIONAL FINALS
a. The contestants who qualify for the Regional Finals of the competition will
be required to attend the workshop. The schedule and venue of the
workshop will be as follows:
i. Regional Finalists: June 10, 24; July 1, 15 | 10am-2pm at the mall
where the cluster’s Regional Finals will be conducted
b. The Regional Finals will be held at the following SM mall branches:
11-Jun 25-Jun 2-Jul 16-Jul
Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday
Metro Manila 1 Novaliches East Ortigas
Metro Manila 2 Manila BF Parañaque
North Luzon 1 Tarlac
North Luzon 2 Clark
North Luzon 3 Baliwag
South Luzon 1 Dasmariñas
South Luzon 2 San Pablo
Visayas 1 Consolacion
Visayas 2 Iloilo
Mindanao Davao
CLUSTER
c. Selection of winners per mall cluster are as follows:
REGION MALLTOTAL
QUALIFIEDBOY GIRL
EITHER
BOY OR GIRL
Novaliches 3 1 1 1
East Ortigas 3 1 1 1
Manila 2 1 1 -
BF Parañque 3 1 1 1
North Luzon 1 Tarlac 2 1 1 -
North Luzon 2 Clark 2 1 1 -
North Luzon 3 Baliwag 2 1 1 -
South Luzon 1 Dasmariñas 3 1 1 1
South Luzon 2 San Pablo 2 1 1 -
Visayas 1 Consolacion 2 1 1 -
Visayas 2 Iloilo 2 1 1 -
Mindanao Davao 2 1 1 -
28 12 12 4TOTAL
REGIONAL FINALS
Metro Manila 1
Metro Manila 2
d. The criteria for judging for the Regional Finals will be as follows:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE
Star Quality A kid who projects an exquisite charm on stage and has a celebrity factor
40%
Personality A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, wit and is very articulate in answering a question
20%
Talent A kid who shows an exemplary talent very suitable and applicable to his/her age.
40%
TOTAL SCORE 100%
b. GRAND FINALS
a. The contestants who qualify for the Grand Finals of the competition will be
required to attend the workshop. The schedule and venue of the workshop
will be as follows:
i. Grand Finalists: August 5, 2017 | 9am-6pm at the Mall of Asia Arena
Annex Building
b. SM Supermalls will shoulder the accommodations of the twenty eight (28)
grand finalists with one (1) parent or guardian per contestant to compete
for the Grand Finals.
c. The Grand Finals and the awarding of prizes will be held on August 6, 2017
(2pm-5pm) at the Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier.
d. During the entire contest period:
a. The contestants must be accompanied by both or any of the parents. If
the contestant will be accompanied by a guardian, the following must
be submitted:
i. A written authorization signed by both or one of the parents
ii. A valid identification card (ID) of the guardian and the parent/s
authorizing him/her
b. The parent/s or guardian must be responsible for the behavior, safety
and welfare of the contestant, their personal belongings, and costs to
be incurred due to their participation in the contest.
e. The contestants and parent/s or guardians will be required to:
a. Follow the instructions of the SM Little Stars’ official event organizer,
trainers, and instructors at all times
b. Abide by the General Rules and Regulation of the contest
i. SM Supermalls, Shopping Center Management Corporation
(SCMC), its event organizers, trainers and instructors shall not
be held responsible or liable for any accidents, injuries, harm, or
loss of property suffered during the contest period, training or
workshops, resulting from negligence, violation or failure to
abide by the contest’s rules and regulations.
f. The Grand Finals will be held at:
August 6, 2017, Sunday
GRAND FINALS
Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier
g. The criteria for judging for the Regional Finals will be as follows:
CRITERIA DESCRIPTION JUDGE’S SCORE
Star Quality A kid who projects an exquisite charm on stage and has a celebrity factor
40%
Personality A kid who exudes confidence, cuteness, wit and is very articulate in answering a question
20%
Talent A kid who shows an exemplary talent very suitable and applicable to his/her age.
40%
TOTAL SCORE 100%
15. Prizes List of prizes for the Regional Finals and Grand Finals will be as follows:
STAGE CONSOLATION PRIZES WINNERS
REGIONAL FINALS Php3,000 worth of cash and SM
Gift Certificates (Php1,500 in cash and Php1,500 in SM GCs)
Php6,500 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php5,000 in cash and Php1,500 in SM GCs)
Php3,500 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards
GRAND FINALS PRIZES
Grand Winners (1 boy & 1 girl)
Brand new Chevrolet Sail
Php200,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php100,000 in cash and Php100,000 in SM GCs)
Economy Class Roundtrip Travel Certificates with routing Manila – USA - Manila for two (2) via Philippine Airlines
Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (Scholarship with no allowance)
a. Grand Prize of Chevrolet Sail and Gift Certificates/Gift Cards are transferable but not
convertible to cash.
b. The college scholarship grant that will be awarded to the top ten (10) grand finalists
of the competition are transferable but not convertible to cash.
c. The trip to US prize shall be in the form of travel certificates. These are transferable
and are valid within one year from the awarding. The travel certificates must be
presented upon ticket issuance.
d. The application for US VISA, applicable taxes and fees shall be shouldered by the
grand winners.
e. The trip to China that will be awarded to the top ten (10) grand finalists of the
competition will be scheduled on May 2018, wherein they will appear and perform
during the SM Little Stars at selected SM China malls.
i. All travel requirements, expenses and taxes, excluding the passport
application of the grand finalists and their accompanying parent or guardian,
will be shouldered by SM Supermalls, provided the contestants and their
chosen companion have submitted the supporting documents within the
deadline set by SM Supermalls.
f. The twenty percent (20%) prize tax shall be shouldered by SM Supermalls, except
for the grand prize of Chevrolet Sail.
g. Processing and expenses for LTO registration and car insurance shall be shouldered
by the grand winners.
h. Processing of transfer of car ownership shall be shouldered by SM Supermalls.
i. All cash prizes shall be paid in check.
j. All judges’ decision is considered final, with proper concurrence of a DTI
representative.
k. Employees of Shopping Center Management Corporation (SCMC), their affiliates,
sponsors, organizers, advertising agencies, and judges, including their relatives up to
third degree of consanguinity or affinity, are not eligible to join this promotion.
Php15,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards
First Runner-Up
Php100,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php60,000 in cash and Php40,000 in SM GCs)
Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (Scholarship with no allowance)
Php10,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards
Second Runner-Up
Php70,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php40,000 in cash and Php30,000 in SM GCs)
Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (100% discount on tuition fee only)
Php8,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards
Third Runner-Up
Php50,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php30,000 in cash and Php20,000 in SM GCs)
Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner
Any four-year college scholarship grant from National University (100% discount on tuition fee only)
Php6,000 worth of Toy Kingdom Gift Cards
Consolation Prize
Trip to China for two (2) for five (5) days and four (4) nights, inclusive of round-trip tickets, tour itinerary and hotel accommodations with breakfast, lunch and dinner (Top 6-10 kids only)
Any four-year college scholarship grant (50% discount on tuition fee only) from National University (Top 6-10 kids only)
Php15,000 worth of cash and SM Gift Certificates (Php10,000 in cash and Php5,000 in SM GCs)
SM LITTLE STARS®
GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS
General Rules
1. All contestants must be between the ages of 4 to 7 years old, during the date of the
Preliminary Screening schedule.
2. The application forms must be fully accomplished and signed by the parent/s exercising
parental authority over the contestant. The photocopy of the contestant’s birth
certificate and two (2) 4R photos (close-up & whole body shot) must be attached to the
application form.
3. Upon submission of the application forms and required attachments, they shall
constitute property of SM Supermalls and will not be returned to the contestants or
his/her parents.
4. The contestants and their parents who participate in the Preliminary Screening,
Regional Finals and/or the Grand Finals, agree to provide whatever personal information
and shall cooperate with the SM Little Stars organizers and panel of judges, to
determine, among others, the contestants’ eligibility and compliance with the official
rules guidelines.
5. The contestants with their parent/s or guardian must arrive at least thirty (30) minutes
before the schedule of the SM Little Stars competition (Preliminary Screening,
Regional Finals and Grand Finals). Failure to arrive on time for the program proper
and/or absence during the competition schedule shall be a ground for disqualification of
the contestant.
6. The contestant’s parent/s or guardian is responsible for their own logistic arrangements
and expenses pertaining to the participation in SM Little Stars, unless otherwise
provided by SM Supermalls. Neither SM Supermalls nor any of those involved in any
capacity in organizing, executing, judging or supplying prizes for SM Little Stars is
responsible for covering or reimbursing any expense that maybe incurred by the
contestants.
7. If the contestant is found to be un-sportsmanlike, displays poor behavior or engages in
altercation causing disruption of the competition, SM Supermalls’ hosted venues
including the host hotel or any SM Supermalls’ sponsored / related competition events /
tapings, shall have the right to immediately disqualify the entire contestant’s talent
roster.
8. The contestant and his/her parent/s or guardian acknowledges that they will not be
receiving a talent fee and/or any other forms of honorarium /charges, remuneration or
any form of consideration for participating in SM Little Stars competition.
9. The contestants, his/her parents or guardians and the winners agree to the use of their
photograph/s, name, personal biography, demo CD or audio tape, and recorded or live
SM Little Stars talent audition and other competition performances within the current
calendar year and in the succeeding years, and the use of that information in all forms
of media and communication related to the SM Supermalls and SM Little Stars without
compensation, consideration or notification, and hereby releases SM Supermalls, its
employees, representatives, and organizers, from any claims or liability arising out of or
with respect to such use and, in particular, irrevocably assign any and all copyright rights
to SM Supermalls regarding the contestant’s audition, performance or other
participation in SM Little Stars competition and the contestant and his/her parents or
guardian waives any and all moral rights relating to same.
10. The general rules and regulations of the SM Little Stars do not impose any obligation on
SM Supermalls or any other individual, company, or organization to broadcast or
rebroadcast any performances submitted by contestants, or imposes liability on SM
Supermalls or any other individual company or organization for failure to do so.
11. While recognizing that the judges, corporate sponsors, parents/guardians and
contestants may know each other outside of this competition, SM Supermalls asks that
no contact or communication intended to influence, or that would tend to influence, a
judge’s decision about the contestant’s performance shall occur between
parents/guardians, contestants, and SM Little Stars judges or corporate sponsors.
12. All rules & regulations apply to every stage of the competition: Preliminary Screening,
Regional Finals and the Grand Finals of SM Little Stars.
13. Unless otherwise provided elsewhere, failure to abide by the general rules and
regulations of the SM Little Stars will constitute ground for the disqualification of the
contestant from the said competition or forfeiture of prizes, without any liability on the
part of SM Supermalls, organizers, sponsors or any other person, firm or corporation.
Talent Performances
1. Each contestant will be given only a maximum of two (2) minutes to perform their talent
onstage. The judge/s has the right to stop a performance if deemed necessary during
the two (2)-minutes time limit. The decision of the judge/s is final in concurrence with
DTI.
2. Each individual contestant shall perform ONE of the following talents: singing, dancing,
modelling, acting or role-playing, doing acrobatics or gymnastics, playing an instrument.
3. SM Little Stars and its organizers reserve the right to disallow any talent act or
performance that it finds unsuitable, inappropriate or hazardous. Refusal to comply will
constitute ground for disqualification of the contestant.
4. The talent act or performance shall run at no more than two (2) minutes. It will be timed
from the first vocal utterance in any vocal performances, the first musical sound in any
instrumental performances, the first body movement in any dance performances, the
first movement, gesture, utterance or musical sound in any variety performances. ANY
ACT / PERFORMANCE RUNNING OVER TWO (2) MINUTES WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY
DELETED AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE TALENT ACT OR PERFORMANCE.
IF INTENTIONALLY DONE, THIS WILL CONSTITUTE GROUND FOR DISQUALIFICATION. THE
DECISION OF THE JUDGE ON THIS MATTER IS DEEMED FINAL IN CONCURRENCE WITH
DTI.
5. Each contestant must have their music cued in a CD if the talent is singing or dancing or
requires background music or audio. A representative should be assigned by the
contestant to coordinate with the sound system technician during the performance.
Use child-friendly music and lyrics.
6. Requests for lighting effects will only be entertained for the talent performance in the
Regional Finals and Grand Finals. A written letter of request must be submitted to the
SM Supermalls –Marketing Department at least one (1) week before the scheduled
performance but this will be subject for approval. If the lighting cues vary during the
performance, the contestant should have a stage/lighting coordinator.
7. The rules & regulations for props will be as follows:
Merriam Webster® defines stage properties (also known as stage props) as articles or
objects used in a play or motion picture except painted scenery and costumes. On the
other hand, costumes pertain to an outfit worn (head or body) to create the appearance
characteristic of a particular period, person, place, or thing.
7.1 The following stage props are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED during the talent performance in the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals and Grand Finals:
a. Cane, gun, balls, box, banner, backdrop, fire-related material, or any similar material inappropriate, hazardous or poses risks to the contestant and to others
b. Batons, machetes, knives, and other pointed objects c. Smoke or smoke-effect, helium balloons or confetti
7.2 No props during the Preliminary Screenings, except the following:
a. Table (maximum measurement of 4 feet long and 1.5 feet wide),
chair, lyric stand or microphone stand or any form of device used in
playing a musical instrument; mat for dance or gymnastics; or similar
item necessary for the delivery of the talent performance.
7.3 Props will ONLY be allowed during the talent performance in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals.
7.4 Special effects and lighting requirements during the talent performance
will only be entertained in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals with the following conditions:
a. Secure clearance from the SM Supermalls – Marketing Department thru the authorized event organizer b. Assign one personnel to cue and direct the special effects and lighting requirements at the tech booth
Any violation on stage props shall constitute ground for disqualification of the individual
contestant.
8. Vocal performances:
a. The CD must contain only the piece of music required for the talent
performance, and it must be cued properly. A back-up copy of music must also
be prepared and provided by the contestant’s parent/s or guardian, in case of
technical problems.
b. SM Supermalls, its official event organizers and sound system technicians will
not be responsible for any music that is not in sync with the contestant’s talent
performance.
c. Label each CD with the contestant’s name for proper identification.
d. No voice/s, vocal utterance or synthesized vocal utterance may be used as
accompaniment in the vocal performance of the contestant. This includes, but
not limited to, the recorded live voices and those that are produced and
recorded synthetically (i.e. synthesizers or digitally sampled).
e. Only minus-one CDs shall be accepted.
f. Instrumental accompaniment by back-up performer is allowed during the talent
performance in the Regional Finals and Grand Finals, but is not judged. It must
assume the pure character of the accompaniment. The test shall be whether the
performance would stand alone.
g. Non-compliance will constitute ground for disqualification or deduction of
points for the contestant.
9. Instrumental performances:
a. Live or recorded accompaniment is allowed, but must assume the pure
character of accompaniment. The test shall be whether the performance would
stand alone.
b. Pre-programmed music is not allowed. The use of any instrument/s as an
accompaniment of the same type of instrument/s being judged is not allowed.
For example, if the contestant’s talent is playing an electronic keyboard, there
should no accompaniment with the same sound of that of the keyboard.
c. The contestant must create all sounds necessary to deliver his/her talent
performance live onstage using his/her instrument only.
d. Non-compliance will constitute ground for disqualification or deduction of
points for the contestant.
10. The combination of vocal and instrumental performance will be accepted.
11. Dance performances:
a. Back-up dancers will not be allowed during the talent performance of the
contestant in the Preliminary Screening, Regional Finals and Grand
Finals.
b. Non-compliance will constitute ground for disqualification or deduction of
points for the contestant.
12. All the song, dance, music, instrumental or acting performances, including props
(Regional Finals and Grand Finals only) and costumes must be appropriate for general
patronage. Decision of SM Supermalls and the official event organizers on the matter is
considered final in concurrence with DTI.
Rehearsals and Workshops
1. Rehearsals and workshop for the Regional Finals shall be held on June 10, 24;
July 1 and 15, 2017 from 10am to 2pm at the mall where Regional Finals per
cluster will be conducted.
2. Briefing / orientation, fun day and workshop for the Grand Finals shall be held
on August 3-5, 2017 from 9am to 6pm at the Mall of Asia Arena Annex Building.
While the rehearsals will be held on August 6, 2017 from 9am to 12 noon at the
Samsung Hall, SM Aura Premier.
3. All contestants with their parent/s or guardian must be present during
scheduled meetings, practice sessions / rehearsals, interviews, conference calls
and photo sessions on-time. All contestants must reside at the host hotel, with
the exception of those contestants who live within the local vicinity of the
performance location.
4. Failure to attend the rehearsals and workshops by the contestant or parents/s
or guardian without justifiable reason will constitute ground for disqualification
of contestant. Contestant or parent/s or guardian must submit a written letter
24 hours before or after the scheduled meeting stating the reason for the
absence.
Workshop Exercises
Each workshop session uses games and exercises in creative dramatics to draw out the
kids’ performance potential. By allowing the contestants to creatively express their imagination
through performance, they are guided into performing confidently with their co-finalists in a
production showcase to be performed at the Regional Finals and Grand Finals of SM Little Stars.
Regional Finals
TOPIC EXERCISES DESCRIPTION
Warm-ups TAWATAYAParticipants choose an "it" who will chase the other participants. Once
tagged, a participant will "explode" laughing and become an "it" as well.
POPCORNParticipants in a circle. Randomly each one must jump up and clap. If two
people jump together, they move out of the circle.
TAKBO-BAGAL-BILIS Participants run around the room, instructor calls out the speed.
Warm-up SIT-DOWN TAG
An "it" is assigned to chase and tag the other participants. Those sitting down
can't be tagged. But participants can't sit-down continuously at one given
time.
Observation PILA-PILA
Each group will take turns in being the "object of observation" while the
others observe. Each group comes into the workspace and makes a
formation. The other participants observe their position. They then come
back in not in the same position and the other participants arrange them
based on their first observation. Formation of groups are as follows: 1. Single
file, observe arrangement; 2. Single file with pose; 3. Single file, with
expression; 4. Tableaux.
Concentration SUNOD-SUNURAN
By pair. One of each pair will be the leader and the other is the follower. The
leader must lead the follower around the room with just his hand and without
touching.
PUSA'T DAGA
Participants sit in a circle. The "cat" is blindfolded and sits in the middle of the
circle with a ball in front of him. The others must act like "mice" and get the
ball without the cat hearing them.
Grand Finals
TOPIC EXERCISES DESCRIPTION
Space Awareness GUHOParticipants must group themselves according to the number given to the
space given.
ISPATSParticipants choose 3 spots of their own. Instructions as to what spot they will
go to and what they will do there will be given.
KUWARTO'T TULAYParticipants must show the bridge where they are crossing and the room they
are entering given the instructions as to where it is.
Role Playing ANIMAL 1. Individually move as animals 2. Look for your pair and act 3. race
TAUHAN WALK Create Character, walk, then talk
EDAD Give setting. Give age, act it out, getting older, getting younger
ASSIGNMENT Use costumes to act out role with variants and situations.
Group Work/Sensitivity COUNTS
Participants walk around the room. They must count 1 to 10 without signaling
each other. When participants call out a number at the same time, they begin
again.
THINGSTwo groups. Each group must form with their bodies: spaghetti, typewriter,
radio
RHYTHM Participants in a circle. Each will contribute a sound.
SCULPTURE Each participant contribute a pose to a group sculpture
MACHINEOne by one, participants go in the performance area, strike a pose and create
a sound.
Voice VOCAL GAMES By pair. Each one talks based on the factors given, a place, volume, pitch,etc.
Imagination MOVEMENT & VOICE Participants move around. Instructions are given on how they will move: like
an animal, like the wind. Variations are given as to what the thing is like
ZIGZAG ECHO
Participants form two lines, they must then throw a sound and a movement
across until it reaches the end. DECISION OF SM SUPERMALLS AND THE ORGANIZERS SHALL BE FINAL IN CONCURRENCE WITH
DTI.
Per DTI-FTEB Permit No. 3583, Series of 2017