Sing-A-Thon: Rules governing Guinness World Records clarified
Sing-A-Thon: Rules governing Guinness World Records
The rules governing the longest-singing marathon in the Guinness World Records have been clarified in this publication.
As the crowd gets intense and the clock is ticking, the day to end the Sing-A-Thon is approaching. Several people ask seeking to know the rules governing the singing marathon.
Ghana’s finest lady and mother of three (3) Afua Asantewaa O. Aduonum is on the journey to break the longest singing record set by an Indian man.
As it stands now, the current holder of the record was credited and recognized for singing for 105 hours officially after investigation and taking into consideration all the necessary factors that accompany that longest singing journey.
According to the rules, positions for singing are a barrier. The singer is permitted to sit, stand, or lie down and sing.
The prohibited aspect of the marathon is not to jam alongside the songs just like how musicians do on stage. Also, drumming is not allowed.
In addition to that, she can speak in between the songs and take some breaks. The break is bounded by rules.
In all, Afua is expected to abide by the rules of Guinness World Records in order to achieve the feat she is embarking on.
Rules governing the longest singing marathon
Here are the rules governing the longest singing marathon:
- Applications for this record title are granted to applicants who are 16 years of age or over.
- The songs sung throughout the attempt must be recognisable and performed to a reasonable standard. This is at the discretion of the Guinness World Records.
- Singing must be continuous with only brief pauses of not more than 30 seconds allowed between songs.
- Each piece of music performed must last for at least two minutes.
- No piece of music may be repeated in performance within four (4) hours. Songs can only repeated after four (4) hours.
- Applicant is permitted to take a five-minute break every hour or 20-minute breaks after four hours.
- Improvisation or jamming is not allowed.
- Applicants may be accompanied or not accompanied. If accompanied, no musician may play for more than four hours, after which they must take a break of a least four hours.
- After the attempt, a playlist of all tunes performed must be maintained and submitted with the claim.
Guinness World Record: Rules for ‘endurance marathon’ records
Please make sure you follow ALL these rules:
1. The attempt must take place in a public place or a venue open to public inspection.
2. The record is measured in hours, minutes, and seconds.
3. No person under the age of 16 may attempt this record. Documentary evidence of permission must be provided for any participants who are between 16 and 18 years old.
4. A detailed log book outlining the progress of the attempt, including rest breaks and witness changeovers, must be created.
5. Rest breaks do still count towards the final total length of time for the record. However, it is not permitted to add any remaining rest time available to the total at the end of the attempt. If you are approaching the end of the attempt and still have rest break time left over, you must take it and then resume the game before calling an end to the attempt in order for that time to be included.
Afua’s attempt to break the Guinness World Records for the longest singing marathon by an individual commenced from December 24 – 27 plus 9 hours.
Venue: Akwaaba Village
Time: 12:00 am
“I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness because it shows me the stars,” the encouraging Word of Afua on 15th December 2023.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
