Instructions and Guidelines for Submitting.

Songs must be original in music and lyrics. No Covers, re-arrangements/ interpolations, remixes or samples are permitted

There is a $25 registration (donation) fee. The fees will go toward technology, staff,  live streaming production expenditures, and net proceeds to fund the aftercare for trafficked survivors. 

ONE SONG only

• Make it your best! ONE SONG of their own copywritten or published music. The song submission cannot be changed from the beginning of the competition until the close…. ( so consider your choice carefully, as it is common to think your last song is your most brilliant work of art)

  WHAT formats are admissible?

Your submission can be in the following formats of AUDIO. In the formats Video: MP4, MOV, . QT

Every submission must have lyrical content in script on video and available for the description box below in Rumble.

….then submit that….

 What should my video and audio submission look  and sound like?

It depends on what you have prepared and how serious you are about having your music go viral for the most votes. For instance, If you were filmed at a live gig or concert performing your MUSIC, then submit that. 

• If you are playing guitar sitting on the bed with your dog, then submit that. 

• If you are performing your song while dancing in your room along with a track, then submit that.

• If you don’t want to be seen, but have excellent mixed studio production that you would compete with, then submit that.  (just remember visuals are powerful and the live streaming video show will feature the finalists, so you would eventually be seen)

• Obviously if you have a full on savvy music video or performance that will draw viewers and voters, then submit that.

The video below is an ideal example for approved video submission. Consists of placed Lyrical content on a live gig video: 

It is ideal to have Corner bug with your band/artist name and song title on it.

Lyrical Content, artist or band name, genre , sub genre and artist information will also be featured in the description box below the Original Artist Rumble page .

Copyright - Publishing 

Artist must own 100% of the rights to both the Master and the Composition

Every Original Artist contestant  must provide proof of their  song copyright as submitted in form on your specific genre here at originalartist.me. Poor man’s copyright (mail to yourself unopened) is admissible , but must accompany the signed agreement attached here.