LCC’s Got
Talent:
Remix the language.
LCC’s Got Talent: Language Remix is a creative performance competition that challenges participants to adapt a selected song into a two-language performance. The competition provides a platform for participants to demonstrate creativity, artistic expression, and effective language use through performance.
This competition aims to:
foster appreciation for linguistic and cultural diversity;
encourage creativity and innovation through language and performing arts; and
provide a platform for participants to showcase their talents, creativity, and communication skills.
a. SDG 4: Quality Education
Promoting language learning, creativity, communication, and talent development.
b. SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity and providing an inclusive platform for participants from diverse backgrounds.
c. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Encouraging appreciation and preservation of language, culture, and community heritage.
a. Preliminary stage: Online video submission
b. Final stage: Live performance
YouTube
3:00–4:00 minutes
Competition Guidelines
These guidelines are specific to the LCC's Got Talent: Language Remix competition and should be read together with the General Guidelines of the Language and Cultural Carnival (LCC) 2026.
a. The competition is open to participants according to the participation categories specified for LCC 2026.
b. Participants may participate:
• individually; or
• as a group of up to ten (10) participants.
a. Participants shall select one (1) song from the official list provided by the organiser and creatively adapt it into a language remix performance.
b. The performance must:
• use the original language of the selected song together with one (1) additional language permitted under the LCC 2026 Language Policy;
• integrate both languages meaningfully within a single performance;
• retain the original message and meaning of the selected song;
• demonstrate creativity in language use and performance interpretation; and
• include at least one (1) of the following compulsory elements:
• Singing;
• Acting, such as drama, sketch, or short theatre performance; or
• Storytelling, such as monologue, poetry recitation, or creative storytelling.
c. Participants may also incorporate one (1) or more optional elements to enhance the performance, including:
• dance;
• live musical instrument performance; and/or
• creative or cultural fusion elements.
d. Participants are responsible for providing their own props, costumes, backgroud music, and other additional performance elements, where applicable.
*Marks may be deducted for performances that do not comply with the specified duration.*
Submission of Entries
Participants must:
• record a performance video according to the specified requirements;
• upload the video to YouTube with the Public setting enabled;
• name the video according to the following format:
(For :Category”, use the applicable category: Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary.)
Example: Primary_LCC’s Got Talent_SK Gambang
• include the official hashtags #UMPSALCC2026 and #UMPSALCC’sGotTalent2026 in the video caption;
• submit the YouTube link through the official entry form;
• submit the final script or lyrics used in the performance in PDF format. The file must be named according to the following format:
(For “Category”, use the applicable category: Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary.)
Example: Primary_LCCGT_SK Gambang
• keep a copy of the submission confirmation automatically sent to the registered email address as proof of participation.
The submitted video must:
• be recorded in landscape format (16:9).
• have clear video and audio quality suitable for evaluation;
• clearly show the performance and participants; and
• remain publicly accessible on YouTube with the Public setting enabled until the competition has concluded.
a. The three (3) highest-scoring entries in each category from the preliminary stage will proceed to the final stage and perform live during the Language and Cultural Carnival LCC 2026.
b. The live performances of the three (3) finalists will be evaluated to determine:
• Champion;
• First Runner-up; and
• Second Runner-up.
c. Selected finalists must submit their technical performance requirements to the organiser prior to the final competition for technical coordination and preparation.
Judging Criteria
Participants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Creativity, Originality and Language Remix (30 marks)
The extent to which the participants demonstrate originality and creativity in transforming the selected song. This includes the adaptation of lyrics, creative integration of two languages, interpretation of the song, artistic concept, and uniqueness of the overall performance.
Language Use and Communication (25 marks)
The effectiveness of the participants' use of the selected language(s) to communicate meaning and expression. This includes pronunciation, fluency, accuracy, clarity, vocabulary, natural language use, and how effectively the language choices convey the intended message or emotion of the song.
Performance Quality and Stage Presence (25 marks)
The participants' ability to deliver a confident, polished and well-coordinated performance. This includes vocal/performing skills, voice projection, expression, body language, facial expression, movement, stage control, preparation, and teamwork.
Audience Engagement and Overall Impact (20 marks)
The ability of the performance to capture and sustain the audience's attention and leave a memorable impression. This includes audience interaction, entertainment value, emotional connection, energy, and the overall impact of the performance.
Submission
Deadline:
11:59 p.m.
Note: Participants are required to ensure that all required information and materials are complete before submitting their entries.