Eligibility
The festival is open to young artists aged 15 to 35 who are ready to compete, perform, and grow.
Registration
Enter the festival journey with clarity, confidence, and a strong path to the finals.
Registration is designed around eligibility, category fit, and progression from sub-county competition to county and regional finals.
Ages 15 to 359 categoriesSub-county to Gala progression
EligibilityCategory FitProgression
Entry pathway
Start local. Advance by merit. Finish on the regional stage.
The registration experience is structured to be easy for participants today and simple to connect to a CMS or form workflow later.
Entry Stage
Sub-county
County Stage
1 Dec 2026
Regional Finals
10 to 12 Dec
Finale
12 Dec Gala
Participation guide
Eligibility and progression at a glance.
Use these essentials to confirm whether a participant or team is ready to enter the festival.
Eligibility
Participants must be aged 15 to 35 years.
Participants should confirm their category early and prepare within the official duration and team-size requirements.
Qualification rules
Top 2 in each category qualify from sub-county to county.
Top 2 in each category qualify from county to regional finals.
Top 2 in each category from the competition rounds present at the Gala Final.
Registration support
A structure that is easy to understand now and easy to expand later.
The content architecture below is already clean enough to swap into a CMS, database, or application-driven registration flow.
Entry Point
Every participant begins at sub-county level before progressing through county competition to the regional finals.
Preparation
Teams should select a category early, confirm their cast or group size, and rehearse within the official duration.
Organizer Support
Registration instructions can later connect to a CMS, form backend, Google Form, or dedicated registration portal.
Progression
Every registration starts at sub-county level.
The competition journey is consistent across categories, helping teams understand how they move from local rounds to the Gala Final.
1
October 2026
Sub-county Competitions
Grassroots qualifying rounds take place across participating sub-counties to identify standout performers and emerging teams.
2
1 December 2026
County Competitions
Top performers from the sub-county stage advance into county competitions, raising the standard and the visibility of the contest.
3
10 to 12 December 2026
Regional Finals
The regional finals bring Bungoma and Kakamega together in a cinematic showcase built for audiences, judges, partners, and media.
4
12 December 2026
Gala Final
The top two finalists from the competition rounds return for the closing celebration, awards presentation, and premium headline spotlight.
Competition categories
Choose the category that fits your performance best.
Every category has a specific duration, participant limit, and award level.
Festival Category
Play
A full theatre production format that rewards ensemble craft, direction, and dramatic storytelling.
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Team Size
- 25 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Narrative
A concise storytelling category focused on voice, structure, clarity, and emotional delivery.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 5 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Dramatized Choral Verse
A vibrant blend of poetic performance, movement, rhythm, and theatrical expression.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 15 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Modern Dance
High-energy choreography that showcases precision, musicality, and contemporary youth movement.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 7 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Cultural Dance
A culturally rooted dance category featuring both traditional folk expression and expanded creative cultural performance.
- Duration
- 5 to 10 minutes
- Team Size
- 10 to 16 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000 per class
Competition Classes
Folk Dance
5 minutes, 10 participants, Award: KES 50,000
Creative Cultural Dance
10 minutes, 16 participants, Award: KES 50,000
Festival Category
Folk Song
A celebration of traditional sound, language, and communal performance identity.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 15 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Folk Gospel
Faith-rooted group performance that combines harmony, discipline, and cultural resonance.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 20 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Choir
A polished choral showcase emphasizing arrangement, harmony, unity, and stage presence.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 20 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Film
A screen storytelling category with three film classes spanning comedy, documentary, and short-film production.
- Duration
- 5 to 20 minutes
- Team Size
- Class-dependent
- Award
- KES 50,000
Competition Classes
Comedy
5 minutes, 2 to 5 people
Documentary
10 minutes
Short Film
20 minutes
Registration form
Ready to begin your entry?
This placeholder registration form UI is ready to connect to a backend, Google Form, or CMS-powered workflow later.
Confirm participant eligibility within the 15 to 35 age bracket.
Choose the correct category based on duration, team size, and performance style.
Register at the sub-county level before progressing to county and regional rounds.
Prepare performance material that fits the official category time limits.
Keep team leader contact details ready for updates, scheduling, and progression notices.
Registration form placeholder
Next move
Need help choosing the right category or entry path?
The contact page is ready for participant support, organizer follow-up, and sponsor conversations.