Q. How much does it cost to enter? A. It's FREE to enter and win.
Q. Who are the sponsors? A. The Unsigned Artist Contest is sponsored by Promotions nXs, P.O. Box 66336, Mobile, AL 36660.
Q. How do I enter? A. Click HERE for more information.
Q. Will you accept entries from artists outside of AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, or TX? A. No. This contest is only open to artists from the specified states. This is not to say that Promotions nXs does not support artists in other states. However, at this time our network is limited to these states. As we continue to expand our network, we will be able to offer more opportunities to a wider selection of artists.
Q. How many songs can I enter? A. Only one (1) song per artist/band.
Q. Is there a certain format the song must be? A. All songs must be in mp3 format, no larger than 8MB, and have a quality of at least 192kbps 16bit 44.1.
Q. Does the song have to be clean? A. Yes! All songs must be radio edits.
Q. Are travel arrangements and/or accommodations included in the prize? A. No. All travel arrangements and/or accommodations are the responsibility of the winner.
Q. Is there another way to submit music? A. We are currently only accepting submissions through e-mail.
Q. Do artists retain the rights to their material? A. Yes! The sponsors of this contest make no claims to the rights of the submitted works. See Official Rules for complete details
Q. Do you accept cover songs or songs over unlicensed samples? A. No! All songs must be original and all samples must be cleared. See Official Rules for complete details.
Q. Am I eligible if I have a recording, distribution, or publishing contract or the song I want to submit has won in another contest? A. This contest is for unsigned artists only. Therefore, if you have a contractual obligation to a third party you are ineligible. If your Submission has won in another competition it is your responsibility to ensure that your entry is not in conflict with the rules of the other entity. The sponsor and any affiliates are not responsible for any claims resulting from an entrant's failure to abide by the provisions set forth in the Official Rules. Please see Official Rules for complete details.
Q. How is the winner determined? A. The Top 5 finalists from the open voting period are then judged by a 3-member panel to determine the winner. For more details see the Official Rules.
Q. How can I win? A. The odds of winning depend on the number of eligible Submissions and the number of unique visitors (1 vote per visitor) voting for your song. So it helps to encourage fans, friends, and family to vote. If you make it into the Top Five (5) your Submission will be judged by a three-member panel on originality, lyrics, production, and audience appeal.
Q. Who are the judges? A. The judges will be members of the entertainment community. To protect the integrity of the contest, their identities will not be disclosed until the end of the contest.
Q. What if I don't agree with the final decision? A. We feel that we have taken reasonable steps to ensure that all voting and judging is fair and accurate; therefore all decisions of the Contest Entities (voters, judges) are final and binding. See Official Rules for complete details.
Q. Can you mail a copy of the Official Rules? A. Copies of the Official Rules and winner list can be obtained by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Unsigned Artist Contest Winner/Rules, P.O. Box 66336, Mobile, AL 36660. Requests for Winner's name must be received no later than February 28, 2010. Residents of Vermont and Washington state may omit return postage.
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