FIND ENTRY FORMS HERE AND ONLINE AT WWW.NEWTIMESSLO.COM.
NTMA SEPT. 5, 2011 N e w T i m e s M U S I C AWA R D S
This year’s musician and
songwriter competition is on.
The competition is bigger, better, and will end with awards at SLO Brew. Win yourself a custom trophy, prizes, a spot on our winner’s showcase, and a chance to be on this year’s NTMA 2011 CD.
NEW TIMES MUSIC AWARDS ENTRY FORM
GENERAL RULES 1. All entries must be received by September 5, 2011 by
Fill out the following form to enter songs into this year’s competition. You must pick a category for each entry (multiple entry spaces included below for your convienence). 3 original songs max for each entry (except Album category). For more entry forms come by our offices (1010 Marsh St., SLO) or download online (www.newtimesslo.com).
5pm with a completed entry form (in print or online) and
Name of performer(s) _____________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Phone # _________________ Email _________________________________________
County or Northern Santa Barbara County.
ENTRY #1 ______________________________________________________________
property of performers.
Circle one: COUNTRY/AMERICANA/FOLK
4. New Times Music Awards is not responsible for lost,
R&B/BLUES
HIP HOP
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
BEST ALBUM (see rules)
REGGAE/WORLDBEAT
BEST SONGWRITER (see rules)
Song Title #1 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #2 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #3 ______________________________________________________________________ Album Title _______________________________________________________________________
ENTRY #2 ______________________________________________________________ Circle one: COUNTRY/AMERICANA/FOLK R&B/BLUES
HIP HOP
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
BEST ALBUM (see rules)
REGGAE/WORLDBEAT
BEST SONGWRITER (see rules)
Song Title #1 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #2 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #3 ______________________________________________________________________ Album Title _______________________________________________________________________
ENTRY #3 ______________________________________________________________ Circle one: COUNTRY/AMERICANA/FOLK R&B/BLUES
HIP HOP
ROCK/ALTERNATIVE
BEST ALBUM (see rules)
REGGAE/WORLDBEAT
BEST SONGWRITER (see rules)
Song Title #1 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #2 ______________________________________________________________________ Song Title #3 ______________________________________________________________________ Album Title _______________________________________________________________________ Total number of entries _____________ Payment enclosed ________________________________ I certify that I am the writer or co-writer of the song(s) or lyrics submitted. I also certify that I have read, understood and accept the rules and regulations of the New Times Music Awards. If entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required. Signature _________________________________________________ Date _________________ Please mail or drop off submissions to: 1010 Marsh Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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a $10 payment for each song. Make checks payable to “New Times”. 2. All entrants must reside primarily in San Luis Obispo 3. By entering the contest, all entrants give permission to New Times Media Group to reproduce submissions on compact disc and on the web. All entries remain the
damaged, incomplete, or late entries. 5. Winners will be chosen by a select panel of judges and must be able to play at the showcase event. Event date is October 13, 2011. 6. Contact NTMA@newtimesslo.com or check the website for more information. 7. Fill out entry form, upload songs, and pay for your entries at www.newtimesslo.com
GENRE CATEGORIES 8. Entries must be submitted on CD or online with entry form. Songs may have multiple co-writers, but please designate one name only on entry form. 9. Maximum 3 original songs per entry. 10. Songs will be judged on overall performance.
ALBUM CATEGORY 11. Your album must have been released between September 5, 2010 to September 5, 2011 to be eligible. Please deliver a hard copy to New Times, 1010 Marsh St., SLO, CA 93401 by September 5, 2011 for consideration. The entire presentation will be judged, including quality of songs, sound, and packaging.
SONGWRITING CATEGORY 12. You can enter up to three songs for the songwriting contest, which is being judged separately. Upload (or include) a .doc file of lyrics with your entry.