New Times / New Times Music Awards

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NTMA Rules

GENERAL RULES
1. All entries must be received by September 5, 2011 by 5pm with a completed entry form (in print or online) and a $10 payment for each song. Make checks payable to “New Times”.
2. All entrants must reside primarily in San Luis Obispo County or Northern Santa Barbara County.
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 property of performers.
4. New Times Music Awards is not responsible for lost, 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 on the ENTRY FORM.

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.