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We thank our main sponsors BMI, TAXI, Oasis CD Manufacturing, Sonicbids, Omega Recording Studios, Martin& Company, Folk Alliance, Songwriter’s Market, and Stairway East Rehearsal Studio. We will be adding prizes as we go, so please check back here for updates.
HOW DO I SUBMIT AN ENTRY?
- Via the SAW website starting
12:01AM June 1 through 11:59PM
September 15, 2008 http://www.saw.org/masc25/
- Via Sonicbids
http://www.sonicbids.com/25thAnnualMidAtlanticSongContest
- Via Mail starting June 15 through
September 15 (postmark). They must be postmarked by September
15 and MUST be received by September 30 to be considered. We
are not liable for damage occurring in shipment. Hard copy
applications will be mailed out to SAW members and previous entrants
by
mid-June. If you would like to receive an application, please
contact us at masc@saw.org.
2008 ENTRY CATEGORIES:
Acoustic & Folk
Adult Contemporary
Children's
Country/Bluegrass
Gospel/Inspirational/Christian
Pop
R&B/Hiphop
Rock/Alternative
Vocal Jazz & Blues
Instrumental (all genres)
Open (Includes all genres not listed above)
PRIZES:
Winners of top prizes will appear on the 25th Anniversary MASC Compilation CD.
- GRAND PRIZE: $1,000 cash, Live Music Video (up to $1000 value) recorded at Stairway East Rehearsal Studio, Manassas, Virginia
PLUS: 1 year TAXI membership, 3 yr SAW membership, 6 month Sonicbids membership, International Folk Alliance Conference Registration +1 Year Membership (transferable if not able to be used--does not include travel), the 2009 Songwriters' Market book, glass trophy.
- SECOND PLACE OVERALL: $500 cash, 1 year TAXI membership, 2 year SAW membership and 6 month Sonicbids membership, the 2009 Songwriters' Market book, glass trophy.
- THIRD PLACE OVERALL: $250 cash, 1 year TAXI membership, 1 year SAW membership, 6 month Sonicbids membership, the 2009 Songwriters' Market book, glass trophy.
NOTE: Winners of the Grand, Second & Third Place Overall prizes will receive certificates of merit for their category wins, but are not eligible for top category prizes.
TOP CATEGORY PRIZES:
- GOLD IN EACH CATEGORY: NEW THIS YEAR!! $100 CASH PRIZE plus the 2009 Songwriters' Market book and a 6 month Sonicbids membership. Gold Winner Trophy.
- SILVER IN EACH CATEGORY: 2009 Songwriters’ Market book and 6-month Sonicbids membership.
SPECIAL PRIZES:
- YOUNG ARTIST PRIZE: $100 cash prize will be awarded to the top song submitted by a songwriter age 21 or younger at time of contest deadline. Co-writers must also be 21 or under.
- NEW!! INTERNATIONAL PRIZE: $100 cash prize to be awarded to top song submitted by a songwriter residing outside of the US. Any and all co-writers must reside outside of the United States at the time of contest deadline to be eligible for this prize.
CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR ANY NEWLY ADDED PRIZES!
Certificates of Merit are awarded to all entries achieving Finalist or Honorable Mention status.
Special MASC 25th anniversary new member rate to join SAW ($25)
A Great Deal if you submit multiple songs! Also offered are progressive bundle discounts for 5 or more entries. You may submit a song in multiple categories.
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