Guinness World Records
Most videos of people playing a keyboard instrument uploaded to instagram in one hour.
The Guinness World Record for the Most videos of people playing a keyboard instrument uploaded to Instagram in one hour was officially achieved by Ps. Augustine Dandingi Venugopal and Hallel Music School, based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The record-setting event took place on December 1, 2024, and involved a massive global coordination of students and musicians. Participants from various regions, including India, the USA, and Canada, uploaded a total of 1,046 videos of themselves playing keyboard instruments to Instagram within a single hour.
The record was formally authenticated by official adjudicator of Guinness World Records, Richard Stenning, who recognized each of the 1,046 participants as an official title holder. During the ceremony, Anand Rajendran, presented the physical certificate to Ps. Augustine Dandingi Venugopal.
Ingenious Charm World Record
The largest electronic keyboard ensemble world record.
The Largest Electronic Keyboard Ensemble world record was officially set by Hallel Music School, based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India, under the leadership of Ps. Augustine Dandingi Venugopal.
On May 30, 2024, the school orchestrated a groundbreaking musical event that brought together a total of 396 keyboardists. The performance was notable for its hybrid execution, seamlessly integrating performers physically present at the venue with those participating remotely via online platforms.
This achievement was formally certified by Ingenious Charm World Record (ICWR), an organization that documents and showcases extraordinary human achievements.
Asia Book of Records
The maximum students participating in a musical concert.
The Maximum Students Participating in a Musical Concert record was set by Ps. Augustine Dandingi Venugopal, founder of Hallel Music School based in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
The record-breaking event took place on February 24, 2024, at the St. Thomas Tamil Cathedral (SPG Church) in Secunderabad. It featured a total of 300 participants who collaborated in a hybrid format, with students participating both in-person and online. The ensemble performed a continuous one-hour concert where they sang and played chords on electronic musical keyboards.
The achievement was adjudicated and officially confirmed by Dr. Vasudha Ashok on behalf of the Asia Book of Records, who presented the official certificate and medal to the organizers.
International Star Book of Records
Spreading music by playing keyboard and singing simultaneously with 120+ members.
The world record was officially set by Hallel Music School, founded by Ps. Augustine Dandingi Venugopal. The achievement was formally recognized by the International Star Book of Records, an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization that documents extraordinary global feats.
On October 2, 2023, at the Marri Krishna Hall in Hyderabad, India, the school organized a massive musical ensemble where more than 120 students played electronic keyboards and sang together non-stop for a duration of two hours. The participants represented a diverse demographic, with ages ranging from 7 to 80 years old, and included students from various Indian states as well as international locations.
The record was adjudicated on-site by the organization's leadership, including Founder & Chairman Dr. J. Aravind Kumar and CEO Rajesh Kumar, who presented Pastor Augustine with the official certificate and medal.