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03 December, 2025
Join the RSL Carol Service and Rock the Halls!
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“Rock the Halls” is here. Send us your videos and join our global Christmas singing celebration!
The festive season is officially underway at RSL Awards, and we are inviting singers everywhere to take part in our brand new Christmas challenge called Rock the Halls. Whether you are a solo vocalist, a teacher with a class full of eager singers or a group ready to carol your way into the season, we want to hear your versions of Deck the Halls.
We want to see your videos! In true Rockschool style, we’ve rocked up the classic carol and want to stitch all your videos together to create an epic RSL carol service to be released in time for the big day.
One lucky winner could also feature as a cover star on the new Rockschool Vocals syllabus coming in 2026! (More on that below…)
The challenge is now open and runs until 18 December. Plenty of time to warm up your voice, gather your people and create something full of holiday spirit.
How it works
Taking part in Rock the Halls is simple and joyful. Here is everything you need to do:
- Complete the Rock the Halls entry form on this page! We’ll ping you the Rock the Halls competition entry pack by email, including the Deck the Halls backing track and lyric sheet. Use this to guide your own performance.
- Record your video of Deck the Halls. There are no limits on group size. Sing solo, pair up or gather a whole group for a festive performance. For the best sound, try to wear headphones so the backing track does not bleed into your recording. (See full recording guidelines in the T&Cs below)
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Submit your videos using the official upload link. Please name your file using the same full name you used in the entry form. In the portal’s Package Settings, choose a Package Name that also includes your name or group name. This helps us match your video to your entry. Once uploaded, your performance is officially entered.
*Make sure you follow RSL Awards on Instagram or TikTok, so that you can stay updated as we share our favourite entries. This challenge is a global celebration, and we will be showcasing singers from all over the world.
Enter the “Rock the Halls” competition
To take part in our Christmas singing challenge, please complete the form below. Once submitted, you will receive the Rock the Halls pack with the Deck the Halls backing track and lyric sheet. This helps us gather the details we need before you upload your performance video.
Get your pack, warm up your voice and join singers from around the world in this festive celebration.
What you could win
One standout singer will earn the incredible opportunity to appear as the cover star of one of our upcoming Vocal syllabus books. Our new syllabus is currently in development, and this competition will give one vocalist the chance to shine on the front cover. This applies to singers everywhere. UK singers. Irish singers. International singers. Geography will not get in your way!
Alongside the main prize, we will also create a special video montage featuring some of the most joyful performances we receive. This final compilation will celebrate the global nature of our community and share the festive energy that our singers bring. Think of it as a worldwide chorus that spreads cheer far beyond the holiday season.
Why take part
Rock the Halls is a chance to sing, to celebrate and to join a musical moment shared across borders. It lets students showcase their progress. It gives teachers a ready-made festive activity. It offers families a memory to keep. Most of all, it brings singers together in a way that reminds us why music matters.
Final notes
The competition closes on 18 December. Make sure you submit your entry before then. Terms and conditions apply and are available below.
Terms and Conditions for Rock the Halls
By entering the Rock the Halls Christmas singing challenge, you agree to the following rules and conditions.
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The competition is open to singers of all ages and from any country. Solo entries are welcome. Group entries are welcome. Teachers may submit entries featuring students. There is no limit on group size.
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The competition opens at the beginning of December and closes on 18 December. Any submissions received after this date cannot be included.
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Participants must first complete the official Rock the Halls entry form on the competition page. This form collects the information required to register each participant or group.
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After the form is submitted, participants will receive the Rock the Halls competition entry pack by email. This pack contains the Deck the Halls backing track and lyric sheet. All performances must use the materials provided in this pack.
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Participants must video record their performance of Deck the Halls. Entries may feature solo singers, duos, groups, classes or choirs. There is no limit on the number of performers involved. Portrait framing and headphone use are recommended to keep the video and audio clear.
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Participants are encouraged to follow RSL Awards on Instagram or TikTok for updates, featured entries and announcements.
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Once the performance is recorded, participants must submit their video using the official upload link provided in the confirmation email or through the submission button on the competition page. Entries submitted by any other method will not be accepted.
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Only entries submitted before the closing date of 18 December will be considered. Terms and conditions apply to all submissions.
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Any recording style is acceptable, including solo performances, group performances and classroom or choir arrangements. Portrait framing and microphone use are recommended but not required. A phone recording is completely fine, so anyone can take part.
Wherever possible, please wear headphones while recording. This helps avoid the backing track overpowering your vocals and keeps your performance clear for our team.
All audio must be original to the participant. No AI-generated vocals or synthetic voices are allowed.
Performances must use the Deck the Halls materials provided in the official Rock the Halls entry pack. The pack is sent after completing the entry form.
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One winning performer or group will be selected by the RSL Group team, with the winner announced in January 2026. The winning performer may be featured as a cover star on one of our upcoming Vocal syllabus books. Winning this competition does not guarantee publication in any other RSL Awards materials.
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International entries are fully eligible. RSL Group can accommodate participants from any location for the purposes of this competition.
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By submitting an entry, you grant the RSL Group the right to use, share, repost, edit and feature your recording across our channels, including social media, website content, promotional materials and the final competition montage. You confirm that everyone appearing in your video has consented to be included and has granted permission for the RSL Group to use their image and performance.
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RSL Group will create a final montage featuring selected performances from the competition. Not all submissions will appear in the montage. Selection for the montage does not guarantee prize status.
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Entries containing offensive language, inappropriate behaviour or unsafe actions will be disqualified. The RSL Group reserves the right to remove or reject any entry that does not meet our standards.
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Personal information submitted through the entry portal will only be used for the purposes of administering the competition. Data will be handled in line with the RSL Group privacy policy.
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Participation in Rock the Halls is free. Downloading the pack and submitting an entry does not require any purchase.
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The RSL Group reserves the right to amend or withdraw the competition if necessary. Any changes will be communicated through our official channels.
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For questions relating to Rock the Halls, please contact us through the channels listed on the RSL Awards website.
