NOLA | North American Songwriting Contest
Do You Have What It Takes?? Global All-Call for Song Submissions Free Qualification Round
“CUTTING EDGE SONGWRITERS CAMP”
PARTICIPATION RULES
Organizers:
Cutting Edge CE and Soda Rock music
Event purpose and goals:
- Creating lyrics and music pieces with a real chance of being established in the music market,
- Recording audio material in the recording studios prepared for this purpose,
- Improving the level of creation, execution, and production of music,
In conjunction with the Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events
- Extending knowledge regarding the existing music market,
An increasing level of awareness regarding copyright regulations,
Popularizing creating activities in cooperation with other authors, - Encouraging to participate in activities relating to the music culture actively,
- Making contacts and sharing experiences with other authors.
Dates and locations:
August 23 – 26, 2023
Head Quarter: InterContinetal New Orleans Hotel (444 St Charles Ave, NOLA) and other venues across New Orleans.
Participation conditions: This is an invitation-only event.
- Participants of the Songwriting Camp can be composers, text authors, songwriters, instrumentalists, vocalists, and producers.
- A prerequisite of participation is sending in—two pieces of one’s own, along with a correctly completed Information Form. The Form will be emailed to the participant. The Form needs to be submitted by _____________. Information submitted after the deadline may cause disqualification.
- Once accepted, the participant will be informed of this fact by email by ____________.
- Participants will be selected after recommendations by an independent and qualified committee designated by the organizers, which will pay special attention to the compositions, arrangements, lyrics, sound features, and overall artistic expression of the recordings.
- Decisions made by the committee will be recommendations only.
- Each qualified participant or their sponsor will make an entry fee by _____________ (the entry fee includes Cutting Edge CE creative and recording sessions, lectures on copyright, presentations of technological innovations in the field of studio work, and discussion panels regarding the music industry) in the amount of ____________________ to a bank account. Scholarships are available on a case-by-case basis.
The entry fee is not refundable in the event of a participant’s cancellation of participation in the Cutting Edge Songwriters Camp.
- The organizer issues an invoice for participation in the event.
- Should the fee transfer miss the deadline, the participant will be removed from the list.
- Organizers will provide:
– professional studio equipment for recording audio materials,
– experienced recording engineers/producers,
– registration to Cutting Edge CE conference participation of Polish music stage stars, both in creation and recording sessions, lectures on copyright regulations, discussion panels on the latest technological innovations regarding studio work,
– all-day catering for event dates of August 23, 24, 25, and 26
– friendly and cozy atmosphere to enhance the creative process.
- Participants cover their traveling and accommodation expenses at Songwriters Camp.
- Participants are obliged to bring their instruments for recording purposes.
- Participation in Songwriters Camp must acknowledge acceptance of the percentage division of the royalties related to pieces created during the event. Only the creators of the particular music will benefit from the royalties division.
- If a Music producer is a participant or is required, the producer is included in the group of authors of a particular piece as a co-creator with the same right to participate in the share of royalties as the participants and stars.
- Participation in the Cutting Edge Songwriters Camp acknowledges a voluntary agreement to be audio-recorded, photographed, filmed, or captured by other image media within the event, as well as publishing the mentioned image and voice in any programs presenting the event or the activity of the organizers. Participants will not be entitled to any claims against the organizers.
- Participants must keep the general safety regulations regarding themselves and others to avoid harmful situations.
- The Participant bears the cost of any damage resulting from deliberate action to the detriment of the Organizers.
- Participants are obliged to obey the order instructions of the organizer or individuals designated by the organizers.
- Participation in the Cutting Edge Songwriters Camp acknowledges acceptance of the above rules and regulations.
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