SUSTAINABLE SONGWRITING CONTEST
Calling all singer-songwriters who care about the earth!
Write a song about sustainability and you could win prizes and the chance to
perform it at RE-Fest!
Showcase Competition
Prizes:
- 1st Place:
$500
- 2nd Place:
$300
- 3rd Place:
$200
Competition Rules
Contestants may submit up
to three songs for consideration. The entrance fee is $10 per song. Checks
should be made out to RE-Fest and included with the entrance
materials.
Contestants should submit
their recordings on an audio CD with the track number(s) clearly specified.
Songwriters may also submit mp3 files burned to a CD or DVD. All entries
must include the artist's current contact information including name,
address, phone number, and e-mail address. Please include a short
biographical note.
Send to:
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RE-Fest
856 5th Ave. SE
Rochester, MN 55904
Attn: Songwriter Showcase
Deadline for submission:
Entries must be postmarked
by July 15th, 2008
Guidelines:
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Entries should relate to the theme of
sustainability, renewable energy, or conservation
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Judging is based on relevance and quality of the
song, not on recording quality.
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Song-length limit: 5 minutes per song.
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Contestants cannot be signed to a major label or
publishing deal.
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All tapes and CD's must be postmarked by July
15th to be eligible.
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Three
finalists will be chosen for the RE-fest Songwriter Showcase.
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You will be notified by August 1st if you are
selected.
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Only finalists will be notified. Finalists will
be posted on the RE-fest website by August 15th
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Three
finalists will each perform their original songs on the RE-fest
Solar Stage.
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Acoustic instruments with pickups are permitted,
including basic EQ, but no effects are allowed.
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Instruments allowed are those which can be
carried out to the mics with the performer.
Judging Criteria
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35% Quality of Composition (includes depth,
insight, cleverness, incredible beauty.)
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35% Quality of Vocal Rendering (includes vocal
quality, pitch, delivery, etc.)
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30% Quality of Overall Performance (inc.
instrumental technique, stage presence, audience rapport)
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