Put Your Hands up for Montage’24 by JMC!
Roll out those red carpets, people, because Montage’24: Cultural Connect is here, brought to you by none other than Jesus and Mary College.
Even as I write this, my palms are sweaty and my heart is racing from all the buzz and excitement. One of the biggest, grandest, and loveliest fest of Delhi University is here, and it’s knocking on your doors to come out and indulge!
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Presenting Montage’24!
Jesus and Mary College's Montage is truly (like its name suggests) a beautiful album made of pictures brought together by different cultural societies with their applause-worthy performances, events, and competitions. The music is lit, the performances are sensational, the vibe is on fire, and the food is top-notch. Honestly, what's not to love?
This year will be no different with the “Cultural Connect” filled to the brim with excitement and energy! It's all about celebrating culture with awesome music, dance, food, and vibes. Come join the fun for an unforgettable cultural adventure!
When is it?
Get ready to pencil it in! Mark those calendars and get ready to join in the fun!
15th March, 2024- Friday
16th March, 2024- Saturday
Where is it?
The fest will be held on the premises of JMC itself. The connectivity is super convenient and easy. The nearest metro station is Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus (pink line). It makes up for a 15 minute walk to the college. If walking isn't preferred, then autorickshaws are readily available near both the campus and the station.
#Throwback
Curious about what's in store? Before we dive into this year's Montage, let's take a quick look back at the amazing journey it's been through over the years.
What are you in for?
1. MARK-KEY 2024
Join Mercatus, The Marketing Society of Jesus and Mary College, for MARK-KEY 2024! Win up to 10k cash. Show off your marketing skills, compete, and have fun! Do you dare?
Date: 15th/16th March, 2024
Venue: JMC Campus
Details Of the Event
1. Teams of 2-3 members, including undergraduates and high school students.
2. Only one team per participant is allowed; cross-college teams accepted.
3. Submission format: TeamName_College_Mark-key2024.
4. Organizers may update event details via group chat; decisions are final.
5. Three rounds: MARK-QUEST (rapid-fire quiz), MARK-TANK (pitch contest), and MarkED MAYHEM (business scenario).
2. Deal or No Deal
Finance and Investment Cell, JMC presents "Deal or No Deal: The Private Equity Challenge!" as part of Fintellect 2024: Ventures, Visions, Voices.
Details Of the Event
1. Teams can be 1-3 students from DU undergrad programs.
2. Students from different colleges, courses, and years can form teams. But each student can only join one team.
3. Plagiarism is not allowed.
4. Organizers can disqualify teams for wrong stuff. The contest has three rounds.
Round 1: Online on Unstop
Round 2: Online on Unstop
Round 3: On-Campus Round
3. Tailored Verses 2024
Sunny Mugs, JMC's Poetry Society, calls for spoken word reflections on "The Ocean Calls" in its slam poetry contests, "Tailored Verses" and "Lafzon ki Numaish," 2024.
Date- 15th March 2024
Details Of the Event
1. Theme: "The Ocean Calls: Blue Depths and Everlasting Fluidities."
2. Original, self-composed English poetry only; plagiarism leads to disqualification.
3. Two rounds:
- Round 1: Submit poems via Google Form.
- Round 2: Selected pieces perform in Slam Poetry format.
4. Trigger warnings required for both rounds; 4+1 minutes allotted for performance.
4. REFLECTIONS
As part of Montage'24: Culture Connect, Cauldron, the English Magazine Society of Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, presents REFLECTIONS—an inter-college Upside Down Poetry Competition!
Details Of the Event
1. ROUND 1: Submission - Entries submitted online via Google Form from March 1st to 10th, 2024.
2. ROUND 2: Elocution - Shortlisted participants invited to JMC on March 15th or 16th, 2024, for poetry presentation and results declaration.
3. All college students are invited to explore the world of the upside down.
5. Upcycle Odyssey
The Peace Society of Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi, welcomes you to Upcycle Odyssey, a sustainable products event featured in MONTAGE'24.
Date: 15th/16th March, 2024
Venue: JMC Campus
Details Of the Event
1. Open to all Delhi undergraduate students; teams of 1-2 allowed.
2. Inter-college teams permitted; 2-round competition with online qualifier and offline final.
3. First round is eliminative; shortlisted candidates proceed to final at Jesus and Mary College.
4. Only one team member takes the quiz; communication via email and WhatsApp.
5. Organizers' and judges' decisions are final; no sharp objects allowed.
6. DEBATE-A-THON
Join "DEBATE-A-THON" at MONTAGE'24 by the Peace Society of Jesus and Mary College. Engage in the conversational debate competition!
Details Of the Event
1. Open to all Delhi undergraduate students; teams consist of 2 members.
2. Inter-college teams permitted; competition comprises 2 rounds.
3. First round online; final round offline at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi.
4. Only short-listed candidates proceed to the final; one team member takes the quiz.
5. Round 1, the Preliminary Round, takes place on March 11, 2024, at Unstop (Online). Round 2, The Great Debate, is scheduled for March 16, 2024, at JMC College.
7. EUREKA'24,
Join EUREKA'24, presented by The Puzzle Society at Jesus and Mary College, as part of MONTAGE'24. Register now to spark your competitive spirit!
Details Of the Event
1. Open to all Delhi university students; inter-college teams allowed.
2. Solo or teams of two permitted.
3. Preliminary round online; final round offline at Jesus and Mary College.
4. Rules: One team member for online quiz; no cheating; council's decision final.
5. Final round date: March 16, 2024, at Jesus and Mary College.
8. Hatch Your Pitch
'Hatch Your Pitch,' presented by The Entrepreneurship Cell at Jesus and Mary College, is a highlight of Montage 2024, offering a dynamic platform for daring ventures and innovation!
Details Of the Event
1. The "Hatch Your Pitch" Business Pitch Competition offers cash prizes for daring ventures.
2. It has two rounds: "Eureka!" is an online quiz on Unstop from March 7th to 9th, 2024.
3. "Pitch Perfect" is an offline presentation at Jesus & Mary College on March 15th, 2024.
4. Teams of 2-4 DU undergraduates can participate.
5. Submission format, late submissions, and plagiarism policy apply.
9. The Battle of Bands
Get ready for 'The Battle of Bands' at MONTAGE'24, a thrilling competition where you and your crew compete for a day filled with musical glory and beyond!
Date: 16th March, 2024
10. UNediTED 4.0.
Montage 2024 hosts TEDxJMC's 'UNediTED 4.0.' It's all about sharing ideas and talents. Anyone who loves performing—actors, musicians, dancers, and more—is welcome. Enjoy a cool performance by the Delhi Indie Project!
Date: 16th March 2024
Venue: JMC Ground (Main Stage)
11. CHITRASHALA
Join IRIS, the Fine Arts Society of Jesus and Mary College, for BEAUX ARTS '24! Participate in "CHITRASHALA," an art exhibition competition. Share your creations, celebrate your uniqueness, and turn your creative visions into gallery-worthy masterpieces!
Date: 16th March 2024
Venue: JMC Campus
Theme: "Dilli Durbar: A Cultural Quilt"
Details Of the Event
1.Two stages: Preliminary Round (online submission) and Final Exhibition Round (in-person).
2. Preliminary Round: Submit 15 artworks as a PDF by March 9, 2024, focusing on creativity and originality.
3. Final Round: Held on March 16, 2024, shortlisted teams exhibit artworks in college premises.
4. Rules: One team per college, 5 members per team, collective effort for artworks, bring college IDs and materials.
5. Prizes: Cash prizes, certificates for shortlisted teams and winners; judges' decisions final.
12. Carpe Diem 2024
Join JMC Sociology's Extended Abstract Competition, part of 'Nazariya' - Carpe Diem 2024. Explore 'The Social Fabric of Cinema' and its impact on society. Submit abstracts to delve into cinema's societal influence.
Details of the Event
1. Three rounds: Abstract Submission, Extended Abstract & PowerPoint Presentation, Paper Presentation.
2. Round 1: Submit short abstract by March 13.
3. Round 2: Submit extended abstract by March 31 and PowerPoint presentation by April 3. Selected participants present on April 5.
13. STAGECRAFT’24
Join JMC's Troubadours at MONTAGE: Cultural Connect for STAGECRAFT’24! Register for Ensemble: A Stage Play Competition and Fusion Frenzy: A Monoacting Competition. Get ready to showcase your talent and shine on stage!
14. PAPER FRILLS
Join PAPER FRILLS, brought to you by IRIS- the Fine Arts Society! It's where fashion meets art in a spectacular sweet blend of creativity and style!
1. Open to all college students.
2. Participate solo or in teams of 2; inter-college teams allowed.
3. Judged on creativity and originality of costume.
4. Costumes must be college-appropriate and decent; no bare body exposure.
5. Carry own music tracks on a pen drive; bring official college ID cards.
15. QUIZTOPIA'24
CURIOSUS, The English Quiz Society of Jesus and Mary College, presents ✨QUIZTOPIA '24✨ as part of Montage: Culture Connect.
Date: March 16th, 2024
Time : 8:30 A.M.
Details of the Event
1. Solo and teams of 2 allowed; cross-institutional teams welcome.
2. Eligibility: Under 25 and affiliated with a college or university.
3. Registration fees: Rs. 40/- for lonewolves, Rs. 70/- for teams.
16. Sehra’24
Tabeer - The Film and Photography Society of Jesus and Mary College, presents Sehra, a photography competition, as part of their annual event, LENSTALK'24.
Date: 15th March, 2024.
Details of the Event
1. Only individual participation is allowed, using DSLR or mobile photography.
2. Open to all college students; registration is mandatory.
3. Image must be watermark-free with basic editing only.
4. Plagiarism results in disqualification; photos taken within college campus.
5. Adherence to time limit; one photo per topic per participant in JPEG/PNG format as name_sehra.
17. SHOT READY HAI?
Join Tabeer: The Film and Photography Society of Jesus and Mary College for an adventure as they proudly unveil SHOT READY HAI.
Date: 15th March 2024
Details of the Event
Prelims Submission Guidelines:
1. Teams of 2-6 participants allowed; choose any theme.
2. Film duration: 2-3 minutes; team leader registers all participants.
3. Original content only; English subtitles for non-English/Hindi entries.
Final Competition Guidelines:
1. Theme announced before event; film duration: 3-5 minutes in MP4, landscape format.
2. Shoot on campus; title each film; file name format: name_shotreadyhai.
3. Prohibited: hate speech, stock footage, plagiarism; inform sources of copyrighted music.
4. Bring your own equipment; ensure strong internet connection.
5. All creative work done on event day: shooting, editing, etc.
6. Film can be in Hindi/English or any Indian language with English subtitles.
18. Last Applause
Greetings from Tabeer: The Film and Photography Society of Jesus and Mary College. They are excited to announce their competition, Last Applause.
Date: 15th March, 2024
Details of the Event
1. Participants receive designated film and genre/character, 2 hours to write on-campus.
2. Word limit: 400-600 words; submissions in PDF format as ‘teamname_lastapplause’.
3. Plagiarism leads to disqualification; individual or team (max 2) participation allowed.
4. Open to all colleges; inter-college teams permitted.
19. Artus
Artus, a Photostory competition, is presented by Tabeer - The Film and Photography Society of Jesus and Mary College, as part of its annual event LENSTALK'24.
Date: 15th March, 2024
Details of the Event
1. Participants can compete individually or as a team of two, with inter-college teams permitted.
2. Each entry should comprise 4-6 photographs along with a descriptive caption and title within a 150-word limit.
3. Images must be free of watermarks and undergo only basic editing, with submissions required in JPEG or PNG format and renamed as title_artus.
Meet The Artists!
Sufi Sama by the Nizami Brothers!
Get ready to dive into the magical world of Qawwali with the incredible Nizami Brothers! They're all about keeping Sufi music alive and kicking. Their tunes will have you feeling all sorts of emotions, from divine love to pure bliss. Don't miss out on this musical journey—it's going to be one heck of a ride!
Date: 15th March, 2024
Time: 4:30 P.M. onwards
DJ Extravaganza with Sumit Seth
The artist who’ll be setting the stage on fire with his mad skills is none other than the sensational Sumit Sethi! The most popular DJ and music producer of India will make you lose your mind and embrace the sound of music!
Date: 16th March
Time: 4:30 P.M. Onwards
How to Enter?
Now pay attention to this! JMC students are allowed to enter with just their ID cards. However, you may bring 2 extra guests only after registering after with the given link.
See you there!
Hey folks, buckle up for the Montage'24 rollercoaster, courtesy of Jesus and Mary College! Picture this: a kaleidoscope of culture, music that hits you in the soul, and vibes so contagious they're practically infectious.
Whether you're a music fiend, dance lover, a financial whiz, or just someone who appreciates good tunes, there's a spot for you. The countdown to March 15th and 16th is on, so mark your calendars and let's make Montage'24 a memory to cherish!
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