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2008 USA Songwriting Competition's RULES & REGULATIONS:
- 1. Each entry must include: (A) Completed entry form (or
photocopy). All signatures must be original. (B) CD or Audio Cassette(s) containing 1 song only, 5 minutes or less in length. Lyrics Only category do not
require audio CD or cassette. (C) Lyric sheet (please include English
translation if applicable). Lyrics are not required for instrumental category. (D)
Check or money order for US$35.00 (US currency only). You may total all
entries on 1 check (example: 6 entries = $210.00). If paying by credit card,
US$35.00 per song entry will be charged to your account. All entries must be postmarked by May
30, 2008 or earlier.
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- Mail all entries to: USA Songwriting Competition
- 2881 E. Oakland Park
Blvd, Suite 414
- Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA.
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- If songs
are entered online, MP3 of 5 MB or less is permitted, $35.00
per song entry will be charged to your credit card.
This cost is the same whether entering online or regular mail.
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- 2. All songs submitted must be original.
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- 3. Contestants may enter as many songs in as many categories as desired but
each entry requires a separate CD or cassette, entry form, lyric sheet and entry
fee (For example: 6 song entries would cost $210.00). One check for multiple entries/categories is
permitted, One package for for multiple entries/categories is also permitted.
Credit card payment is required for all Online entries. Entry fee is
non-refundable. USA Songwriting Competition is not responsible for late, lost or
damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen or misappropriated entries.
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- 4. This competition is open to all amateur and professional songwriters and
anyone regardless of nationality or origin. Employees of USA Songwriting
Competition, their families, subsidiaries and affiliates are not eligible.
Cassettes, CDs and lyrics will not be returned.
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- 5. Winners
will be chosen by a Blue Ribbon Judging Committee comprised of
music industry professionals including A&R managers from
record labels, publishers and producers. Songs are judged
equally on originality, lyrics, melody and composition. Songs
may be in any language. Quality of performance and production
will not be considered. Prizes will be awarded jointly to all
authors of any song. Division of prizes is responsibility of
winners. The winners release sponsors from all liability
regarding prizes won. Taxes are winners' responsibility.
Entrants and their collaborators will retain full rights to
all work submitted for the competition.
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- 6. Winners will be notified by mail and must sign and return an affidavit
confirming that winner's song is original and he/she holds rights to the song.
Failure to sign and return the form within 30 days will result in immediate
disqualification and an alternative winner will be selected. Entry constitutes
permission to use winners names, likeness and voices for future publicity and
advertising purposes without additional compensation. Winners will be determined
by November 14, 2008. After which each entrant will receive a winners list by e-mail.
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- 7. USA Songwriting Competition reserve the right to extend the deadline of
the competition if needed.
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- 8. Prizes: Overall Grand Prize winner will receive US$50,000 worth of cash, merchandise and services. Overall 2nd Prize
winner will receive $9,000 worth of merchandise,
Overall 3rd Prize winner will receive $6,500 worth of merchandise, 1st Prize winners in each of the 15
categories will each receive $2,200 worth of merchandise, 20 Honorable Mention winners
will each receive $350 worth of merchandise. PLEASE
WRITE OR PRINT CLEARLY & NEATLY.
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- PLEASE MAKE COPIES OF THIS APPLICATION FORM TO SUBMIT MORE ENTRIES! ENTER AS
OFTEN AS YOU LIKE IN AS MANY CATEGORIES AS YOU WISH!
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