McDonald's Spotlight

McDonald's knows that there's a li'l performer in every child. So in order to help you beat the stress and tension that everyday homework and tiresome exams bring, we introduced McDonald's Spotlight.

McDonald's Spotlight is an annual inter-school performing arts competition. This competition is open to all secondary schools [standards 5th to 10th] in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Pune and entry is absolutely FREE!

Events and their categories in McDonald's Spotlight are:

  • Showtime!: [One-Act Plays in English, Hindi & Marathi]
  • Step-By-Step: [Group Dancing – Indian Classical, Indian Folk & Fusion Moves]
  • Soundtracks: [Solo Singing – in English, Hindi & Marathi]
  • Scriptless: [Impromptu Speaking in English, Hindi & Marathi]

The popularity of McDonald's Spotlight is evident from the number of schools participating in it. From 28 schools in 1998, the figures have soared to a whopping 120 schools in 2003! Participants go back with a Certificate of Participation, while winners receive a Certificate of Merit as well as Gift Vouchers from McDonald’s.

There is a first and second prize for each category. Also schools can vie for the Best School and Runner-up School rotating trophies. We introduced the rotating trophies for schools in Mumbai and Pune in 2001. In 2003, after popular demand, we held separate Grand Finals with independent rotating trophies for Pune schools.

Given below are snapshots of various events held during McDonald’s Spotlight over the years.