Imagine if you could walk into a room full of people and say anything - maybe your deepest darkest fear or secret or just an embarrassing moment you’d never talk about with anybody - without any judgement or consequences, what would you say? 

Some stories don’t need a face. We want you to tell us that story. That story, which is so relevant but you can’t talk about it. That story that is not “supposed” to be told in public. Those stories that are powerful, but hidden forever. Because log kya kahenge. 

At AkkarBakkar, we are constantly looking for stories that make you think and act. #VoicesOverFaces is an anonymous storytelling event where you will get to tell stories closest to your heart, without putting a face on it.

If you have that story you want to tell anonymously in front of the most non-judgmental live audience of Mumbai, send it to us now. Send your written or audio story to hello@akkarbakkar.com or use this link to submit your story - https://www.akkarbakkar.com/write-your-story/. 

P.S - Please make sure you give us some contact details to get in touch with you for the event and we'll make sure your identity is kept a secret and is only known to the akkarbakkar event crew.

7-8 stories will get the spotlight on the 20th of October and shortlisted stories will be published on akkarbakkar.com.  

Rules to send in your story

1. You should be in Mumbai on October 19th and your story should be non-fictional ONLY, told in first-person. 

2. The length of the story should not exceed 6 minutes. Please time the story on audio before you send it in. 

3. The subject of your email or audio note should be ‘#VoicesOverFaces’. 

4. The story should be in English or Hindi (a bit of Urdu would do too!).

5. Stories ending on a positive note will get preference.

6. Selected entries that meet all the above requirements will get the spotlight.  

7. The deadline to submit your stories is October 15th, 2019.

8. Strictly NO plagiarism, we will check each and every story for its origin. 

9. Please DON’T send in submissions that have been published online or performed offline before. 

10. Please note, you will tell your story on-stage anonymously.

FAQ’s about the event

Why is the event happening?

In the times of content overload, we want to opt for relevant journalism. We believe journalism is not only news, it is also stories of people, by the people. And some stories don’t need faces.

What is AkkarBakkar?

AkkarBakkar is an open platform for relevant journalism for people, by the people.   

What if I want to tell a story?

You should stop reading this and immediately send us your written or audio story to hello@akkarbakkar.com. 

You can also use this link to submit your story - https://www.akkarbakkar.com/write-your-story/ , please make sure you write your email and name. 

P.S - Please follow the terms and conditions for the submission shared above.

How will I tell my story anonymously on the stage?

Don’t worry, we have an anonymous stage and audio setup. We will make sure nobody in the audience, online or offline, gets to know that it’s your story unless you want to tell them. 

Will the stories be recorded on video?

Yes! But do let us know if that’s a problem and we will find a way to resolve your problem.

How many storytellers will get to tell their stories on stage?

7-8

Why is this an anonymous storytelling event? 

Because some stories don’t need a face but they need to be told, for the betterment of the world. 

Will there be more than just stories at the event?

Definitely, we believe that when people unite, great things happen. So the event will be interactive and you’ll get many opportunities to network with one another.