SALUTE TO TALENT 2025: THE AFPMBAI SEARCH FOR THE DIAMOND VOICE
How to join:
- This contest is open to all REGULAR Members of the AFPMBAI from the Military and Uniformed Personnel (MUP) from the AFP (PAF, PN, PA, GHQ), Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Corrections. Non-uniformed and Civilian Personnel are ineligible to join this competition.
- MUP applicants must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of audition, and have had no professional recording contract signed with any production, music distribution, or recording company, or similar entities.
- Previous Salute To Talent Grand Finalists are INELIGIBLE to join this Competition.
- To qualify, interested participants must download and complete the Salute To Talent 2025 Entry Form, which can be accessed via www.afpmbai.com.ph or obtained at any AFPMBAI branch nearest to the participant.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
5. Along with the entry form, the applicant must also send a video audition (1 English and 1 Filipino song) sent through any of the following means:
a. Google Drive Link – upload your audition pieces to a folder with the heading: “Salute To Talent – Last Name,” and inside the folder are the audition pieces (.mp4 format) along with
the duly completed/signed entry form. Make sure that the link is on “Shared with Anyone With the Link” mode.
SALUTE TO TALENT 2025 – (Name of Participant) (Branch of Service)
b. YouTube – For YouTube, sing a portion of or the whole song (1 English and 1 Filipino). Your video heading/title should be:
SALUTE TO TALENT 2025 – (Name of Participant) (Branch of Service)
c. For the above ( items a. and b.), applicants MUST inform organizers by sharing the link via the following:
c1. afpmbaisalute2025@gmail.com
c2. Private message the folder/audition link to “afpmbaisso” on Facebook
d. If unable to perform any of the above, the applicant may proceed to AFPMBAI Branch or Extension offices near them, send the video file (from mobile phones, video recorder, or USB),
and the branch personnel will assist in submitting the files to the event organizers. Alternatively, branch personnel may assist applicants who wish to walk in and do a live recording to facilitate the audition.
6. The content of the Video Audition should have the following parts:
a. Introduction – Introduce yourself (Full Name, Age, Branch of Service)
b. Background – Why did you choose the songs you will be singing?
c. Song Proper (may be highlights, like two stanzas and chorus, or the complete song)
IMPORTANT: The video audition file MUST BE accompanied by a duly signed entry form file as well.
SELECTION PROCESS:
- ALL ENTRIES will be screened by an esteemed set of judges from the music industry through the videos that the participants will submit. The judges will determine Semi-Finalists who will be asked to perform LIVE at a venue to be specified.
- If selected, arrangements for transport and billeting (as may be required by the applicants) will be shouldered by the AFPMBAI.
- Semi-finalists will undergo a pre-semifinal vocal coaching with reputable music industry experts, and for tech rehearsals to prepare them for the live event the next day.
- After all semifinalists have performed, the judges will deliberate to select the Grand Finalists.
- Grand Finalists will be invited for pre-event rehearsals to include vocal coaching and interviews as may be required. AFPMBAI will shoulder all expenses related to the grand finalists’ logistical requirements before the event.
OTHER DETAILS:
12. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES – JULY 26, 2025
13. Prizes are as follows:
a. Semifinalists – Plaque and Token
b. Grand Finalists:
3rd and 4th Runners-Up – P50,000, trophy and sponsor prizes
2nd Runner-Up – P100,000, trophy and sponsor prizes
1st Runner-Up – P200,000, trophy and sponsor prizes
Grand Champion – P300,000, trophy and sponsor prizes
14. Criteria for judging are as follows:
Voice Quality 50%
Performance / Technique / Style 35%
Audience Appeal / Projection 15%
TOTAL: 100%
