Bhangra Competitions in North America

[Vikash]

There are so many traditional/folk/modern bhangra competitions today but why aren't there dhol(any bhangra instrument) competitions around? There isn't a lack of dholis out there since every team has atleast one on their roster.

Competitions usually have 10 competing acts with one or two exhibition acts. What if it was cut to 6-7 bhangra teams and the rest of the show was a dhol competition or a singing/free style boliyan competition? I think it would be a great way to tap some raw talent out there...how would this influence the bhangra judges, crowd attraction, organizers, teams, etc?

 

[zagreus]

wasn't there a dhol competition somewhere?

i remember hearing about it a while back...i mean, blowout has its bhangra on the block deal, with a dhol off

but i think there was a big one in the midwest somewhere, i believe mitch hyare won it one time...and he won't shut up about that and how he's the most amazing man alive and whatnot.

 

[JSahota]

bhangra nation used to have a dhol competition before too, i remmeber the last one meshi ustaad won

 

[dheerja]

I definitely don't think a dhol competition should replace 4 full acts in a bhangra competition. It would be nice to have in lieu of an exhibition act, but the main focus should still be the team performances.

 

[Jeeti]

I agree with Dheerja in the sense that it should not replace bhangra teams, what should happen is...there should be like a preliminary competition held behind closed doors...leaving it to maybe 4 dholis...and during an exhibition segment of a bhangra comp have the 4 dholis come out...and have the competition however you would like, but I'd tend to think that many people would get really bored with a competition of just all dholis.

 

[tonygarcha]

Bhangra Nation was the one that had yearly dhol competition. And Mitch Hayre didn't win that one, he tied with Rayman Bhullar (Dhol Nation Academy)

 

[zagreus]

Bhangra Nation was the one that had yearly dhol competition. And Mitch Hayre didn't win that one, he tied with Rayman Bhullar (Dhol Nation Academy)

thanks for clarifying. well, mitch is a cocky bastard then, he keeps saying he is the best all around.

and as much as i would like to see a dhol competition, it can get kinda boring and repetitive.

 

[Jessie]

I agree dhol competitions may tend to get repetitive but on the other hand boli comps might be a good addition

 

[Jeeti]

I have audio of both Mitch and Rayman Bhullar...and from the recordings I have...Rayman Bhullar is a boss compared to Mitch.

 

[Danny]

hey Jeeti, could you post that audio bro?

=D

 

[- Raja -]

yeah Jeete it be great if you can post the audio. thx

 

[gdholi7]

i have the a short clip of raymon somewhere on my comp as soon as i find it ill upload it...but i personally think raju dholi from the bay is freakin sick...send him to a comp he is surely gonna win no doubt about it....

best battle ever right here

raju dholi vs nana vs raju johal vs johnny khalsi vs raymon vs Jagtar Bhachu(gabroo punjabis)....top notch dholis right there would love to see them perform together on stage....

 

[Dholaholic]

i have the a short clip of raymon somewhere on my comp as soon as i find it ill upload it...but i personally think raju dholi from the bay is freakin sick...send him to a comp he is surely gonna win no doubt about it....

best battle ever right here

raju dholi vs nana vs raju johal vs johnny khalsi vs raymon vs Jagtar Bhachu(gabroo punjabis)....top notch dholis right there would love to see them perform together on stage....

DONT FORGET BEAR!!

 

[zagreus]

who taught this guy though?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1JyA6vggNM

must've been someone sick!

 

[Vikash]

The main event should be the competition but a small dhol or boliyan battle for an exhibition could spice things up for certain comps. Other than that there are 15+ comps to cater the 40+ teams out there altogether in the states and canada.