Co-writers are subject to the same eligibility requirements as the named
entrant.
2. CATEGORY
Bluegrass (see
here for genre guidelines)
3. TWO WAYS TO ENTER
(a) SUBMISSIONS BY MAIL:
Send the following with each entry:
a) One completed entry form per
song (photocopy acceptable). Signature must be original.
b) One song per CD (preferred medium). Entries may also be submitted on
CD,cassette, DVD, or mp3 file on CD
c) Release form (here)
signed by all writers.
d) Typed lyric sheet.
e) Check or money order for $28.00 (U.S currency) for each entry, payable to
CSA. Do not send cash. Your CD or other entry medium, AND Lyric sheet, MUST BE
LABELED with Entrant’s Name, Address, Email, Telephone Numbers, Song Title & Co-Author’s Name(s), if
Applicable. We are not responsible for loss due to lack of labeling.
(b) SUBMISSIONS ONLINE:
You may enter the Podunk Bluegrass Songwriting Contest online via the
Connecticut Songwriters Association. Go to
OnlineEntry. There is a $3
additional online processing fee, but you save trees, time, and postage.
4. CDs, MP3, DVD or
Tapes and Lyrics will not be returned. No one will receive personal
notification of receipt of an entry.
5. MAIL ENTRIES TO:
CSA, PO Box 511, Mystic, CT 06355 Entries
must be received by May 1, 2013. Overnight entries must be sent by the US
Postal Service’s Express Mail. The contest cannot provide confirmation of
receipt of individual entries. Entries received after the deadline will not
be considered.
6. SONGWRITING ENTRIES
All entries must be the original work of
contestant. Contestant may enter as many songs as desired. Songs may
have lyrics or be instrumental, as long as they fit the
guidelines for Bluegrass
music. Each song, however, constitutes a separate entry and
must have its own entry form, lyric sheet, release, and recorded submission.
Check or money order must reflect the total number of songs submitted.
Multiple songs by the same writer or co-writers may not be selected as
finalists, except for songs co-written with different writers or a solo
composition and a co-written song. All applicable U.S. copyright laws
apply, and all rights to submitted material remain entirely with the
copyright holder. CSA and PBSC acquire no rights to any works submitted. CSA
and Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival are not responsible for late, lost,
damaged, misdirected, insufficient postage, stolen, or misappropriated
entries. Entry fees are non-refundable.
7. JUDGING
Entries will be judged by professional
songwriters, publishers, or other music industry professionals from the CSA
and Podunk Music Festival music community. All entries will be judged on
originality, lyrics, melody and the song’s overall craft. Recording and
performance quality are not considered. All decisions by judges are final
and not subject to inquiry or appeal. Finalists will be determined and
notified in early June.
Only finalists will be personally notified.
Entrants will not be provided with scores of their entries.
8. FINALISTS
Three finalists will perform on the Main
Stage at Podunk in East Hartford, CT. Transportation to and from the
festival and any other expenses are the responsibility of the finalist. Each
finalist will receive up to two all access passes to the festival.
Co-writers will be treated as one writer for credentials and prizes. In the
event of a tie among top-ranked entries, the one with the earliest
postmarked registration date will be chosen. The winner song will be
performed by all bands entered in the Podunk Band Competition as a
required song for competition.
9. PRIZES
Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd and
3rd place winners. All prizes will be awarded to name on entry form.
Division of prizes among co-authors is responsibility of winners. Taxes are
the responsibility of winners. Void where prohibited. All Federal, State and
Local laws and regulations apply.
10. INDEMNITY AND RELEASE
Signature on entry form (or electronic
agreement if entering online) constitutes each song submitted is an original
work and releases The CSA and Podunk Bluegrass Music Festival Songwriting
Contest, sponsors, Town of East Hartford CT, and Podunk from all liability.
Entry also constitutes permission to use winner’s name and likeness for
future advertising and publicity without compensation. By entering, entrants
agree that they have no right to bring, and covenant not to bring any claim,
action, or proceeding of any kind or nature whatsoever against CSA, PBMF, or
any other sponsoring organization or judge in connection with this
competition.
11. WINNERS
For a list of winners, see the Podunk website after the festival at
(Podunk
Festival)
ALL FINALISTS WILL RECEIVE
--All Access Podunk credentials for up to two
--Listing and link on the Podunk Bluegrass website
--One-year subscription to Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine
1st PLACE WINNERS WILL ALSO RECEIVE
-- A 10 minute performance on the Main Stage at
Podunk on either
Thursday, August 1 or Friday August 2, 2013. Must
include your song
chosen as one of the top three.
-- A check for $300 (Three hundred)
--
Lifetime Membership to CT Songwriters Association ($400 value)
