Mele
- Appropriateness of poetic text for competition
- Mastery of poetic text (words)
Leo
- Chant style complements mele
- Mastery of style
- Enunciation appropriate to chant style
- Voice quality
- Tempo (pace of chanting)
- Phrasing and rhythm
- Expression
Kino
- Bodily movements
- Appearance (grooming, clothing, leis, adornments)
Nā Mea Laulā
- Stage presence
- Rapport with audience
