【Event Announcement】2026 National College Overseas and Foreign Student Singing Competition

 Federation of Overseas Chinese Associations (FOCA) 2026 National College Overseas Student Mandarin Singing Competition is Now Open for Registration!

Unleash your musical talent and ignite your singing potential! Every year, over 80 top overseas students sign up to compete. This year, we are thrilled to invite the renowned music producer, Hsiao Wen Ting, to be our judge.

Are you ready to show off your beautiful voice? A champion prize of NT$15,000 awaits you!

 Schedule and Important Dates

Stage	Date & Time	Important Notes
Preliminary Registration Deadline	Monday, April 27, 2026, 09:00	Based on the submission time of the online registration form. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Finalists Announcement	Friday, May 15, 2026	50 contestants will be selected for the finals. The list will be announced on the FOCA official website and Facebook fan page.
Live Finals	Saturday, May 30, 2026, 13:00	Check-in Time: 10:40 - 12:40 (Latecomers will not be admitted) Rehearsal Time: 10:40 - 12:40

 Registration Method & Preliminary Rules

 3 Steps to Register

1. Record a Preliminary Video: Use your personal device to record a singing video under 1 minute.
2. Upload to YouTube: Upload the video to your personal YouTube channel.

·Video Title: Please set it as "Applicant's Name".

·Privacy Settings: Please set to "Unlisted" (anyone with the link can view).

3. Fill out the Online Form: Upload the "Video Link" and the "Registration Form (must be stamped by the Division of Overseas and International Degree Student Affairs)" to the registration system.

 Click here to fill out the registration form

 Preliminary Video Rules & Notices

• Song Choice: You may choose any song for the preliminary round (Note: The song listed on the registration form will be used for the "Finals").
• Recording Guidelines: No post-editing or vocal effects allowed. You may use an instrumental track (karaoke version) or sing a cappella.

 Finals Information & On-site Rules

 Check-in & Rehearsal

• On the day of the finals, rehearsal and MV version confirmation will be open from 10:40 to 12:40. If you wish to confirm, please arrive early to prepare.
• Rehearsal times may be adjusted based on on-site conditions. Please fully cooperate with the staff's guidance and arrangements.

️ Important Reminder for the Finals

• Song changes are not allowed on the day of the competition. Please carefully decide on your final song when filling out the registration form.