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'PLAY & RATE' is the
overplay competition created
to unearth and reward
the best unsigned songs
that deserve to be heard.
Every artist/band that
is a Silver or Gold member
of overplay (join
here) can submit
one song into the competition
into the genre of their
choice. Then sit back,
relax while other artists,
fans, music lovers, and
industry have the chance
to listen and more importantly
rate your song (read the
feedback and scores from
your artists admin area).
Plus there are some great
prizes to be won, see
below.
How
does it work?
Artists can start submitting their song now and have until 28th June to enter but it's obviously better to have your song submitted sooner rather than later and start promoting your song and get as many people as possible rating your song. The competition opens for the public on 5th May 2008 where the public can start playing and rating songs. All submitted songs will be on display here and on the artists overplay sites. On the 30th June the 2nd round of the competition begins where the top rated song from each genre (there must be at least 20 artists in that genre for the top song of the genre to comply) plus the top 15 rated songs will go through to the next and final round where our panel of music industry judges will have their say. If your song has made it through it will continue to be displayed, played and rated by the public plus each song will be reviewed and rated by our panel of music industry judges which include A&R reps from: Epic, EMI, Polydor/Fiction Records, Josh East of Musik1, Vie Marshall of Karma 360, Mighty Atom, Paul Field ('British Academy of Song Writers' Novello Prize winner), Modernwood Management, We Are Listening, David Courtney and Overplay.
In the final round the publics rating will contribute to 20% of the overall rating score while our industry judges will have the majority say with 80%.
So
artists please submit
your best song and let
the public and industry
decide which song is the
best unsigned unheard
song.
Competition
Dates:
Submit
your songs now
1st
round:
Competition launches 5th May 2008 where the public can start rating songs. The 1st round closes on the 28th June
2nd
round:
30th June - A&R judges and public can play & rate
Winners
announced:
4th August 2008
See
the winners from the last
competition - click
here
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How songs are rated
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Songs are judged
by the rating system below which
is in place on every song submitted
into the competition. The ratings
of each track has been broken
down into key categories where
listeners can choose a rating
between 1 to 10. Below is an
example breakdown in how the
rating of each of the categories
totals up to give an overall
rating of the song.
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example of how the rating
system works |
| Rate |
rate
between 1 - 10 |
%
of score |
| Vocals |
7
out of 10 |
7%
(10% of score) |
| Music |
6
out of 10 |
6%
(10% of score) |
| Production |
5
out of 10 |
5%
(10% of score) |
| Originality |
7
out of 10 |
7%
(10% of score) |
| Overall |
8
out of 10 |
48
% (60% of score) |
| Total
rating of your song |
73%
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Prizes |
PRIZE
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1000 cd albums pressed by MediaSourcing.com free
- in jewel case with booklet, inlay and cello wrap, or value as a credit against another order - courtesy of www.MediaSourcing.com
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The winner of the competition will also win UNVME’s devoted attention to create a album/ single cover, flyer and poster design, plus a web banner for the promotion of the winning artist/bands latest album or single - courtesy of www.unvme.co.uk
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Your
demo or album professionally
mastered by Audiomaster.
Simply supply us with
the original recordings
and we will get your tracks
sounding louder, clearer
and well produced. You
will receive a red book
CD production master and
listening copy - courtesy of www.audiomaster.co.uk
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MusiK1 aids emerging artists and labels seeking for guidance prior to and/or during a record campaign launch by consulting on a wide range of topics that compliment both business and campaign development practices. MusiK1 evaluates the current project with creative criticism, choosing the right single through industry relation feedback, target market analysis and sales points, while touching on Marketing, Promotions, Publicity, Product Development and Distribution.- courtesy of www.musik1.net
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Will receive the top MusicSUBMIT.com CD promotion package of up to 400 submissions.
This special promotion package promotes your music to 400 genre-specific internet radio stations, music magazines, music blogs and music podcasts so you can get the word out! - courtesy of www.musicsubmit.com
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Copy of the Indie Bible
courtesy of http://www.IndieBible.com. A valuable resource that
lists 4200 publications
that will review your music
and 3400 radio stations
that will play your songs.
Over 8,500 contacts in all.
All genres of music are
covered!
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FREE 12 month subscription to Bandit A&R Newsletter. The Bandit A&R Newsletter constantly talks to Labels, Managers, Publishers and Producers to discover which ones are ready to take on new projects. Bandit covers all commercial genres and the major markets of the UK and USA as well as Europe and the rest of the world. http://www.banditnewsletter.com
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PRIZE
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MediaSourcing.com £250 discount voucher to be used against any pressing courtesy of www.mediasourcing.com
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Will receive the MusicSUBMIT.com CD promotion package of up to 200 submissions. This special promotion package promotes your music to 200 genre-specific internet radio stations, music magazines, music blogs and music podcasts so you can get the word out! - courtesy of www.musicsubmit.com
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Copy of the Indie Bible
courtesy of http://www.IndieBible.com. A valuable resource that
lists 4200 publications
that will review your music
and 3400 radio stations
that will play your songs.
Over 8,500 contacts in all.
All genres of music are
covered!
+
FREE 12 month subscription to Bandit A&R Newsletter. The Bandit A&R Newsletter constantly talks to Labels, Managers, Publishers and Producers to discover which ones are ready to take on new projects. Bandit covers all commercial genres and the major markets of the UK and USA as well as Europe and the rest of the world. http://www.banditnewsletter.com
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PRIZE
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£100 discount voucher to be used against any pressing courtesy of www.mediasourcing.com
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Will receive the MusicSUBMIT.com CD promotion package of up to 100 submissions. This special promotion package promotes your music to 100 genre-specific internet radio stations, music magazines, music blogs and music podcasts so you can get the word out! - courtesy of www.musicsubmit.com
+
Copy of the Indie Bible
courtesy of http://www.IndieBible.com. A valuable resource that
lists 4200 publications
that will review your music
and 3400 radio stations
that will play your songs.
Over 8,500 contacts in all.
All genres of music are
covered!
+
FREE 12 month subscription to Bandit A&R Newsletter. The Bandit A&R Newsletter constantly talks to Labels, Managers, Publishers and Producers to discover which ones are ready to take on new projects. Bandit covers all commercial genres and the major markets of the UK and USA as well as Europe and the rest of the world. http://www.banditnewsletter.com
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MORE
PRIZES
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Artists who finish 4th, 5th and 6th will also receive a copy of the Indie Bible to give away to each of
the top six winning artists
courtesy of http://www.IndieBible.com.
A valuable resource that
lists 4200 publications
that will review your music
and 3400 radio stations
that will play your songs.
Over 8,500 contacts in all.
All genres of music are
covered! |
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Artists who finish 4th, 5th and 6th will receive the MusicSUBMIT.com CD promotion package of up to 50 submissions. This special promotion package promotes your music to 50 genre-specific internet radio stations, music magazines, music blogs and music podcasts so you can get the word out! - courtesy of www.musicsubmit.com |
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About
our sponsors
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MediaSourcing.com are are an established CD/ DVD/ Vinyl pressing company with the only true online quoting system in the UK. Users of the site can build a product to virtually any specification and receive emailed firm fixed quotes immediately. The company will guarantee to match any price like-for-like for runs of 500 units upwards. All discs are produced alongside major signed artists to the highest standards. Dedicated account managers will work with you to walk you through the process and answer any questions. The site has produced over 26,000 quotes for 5000 customers and registered users. These vary from individual artists to corporate production with a wide variety of different record labels in between. Customer testimonials at www.mediasourcing.com/comments |
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Art and Design isn’t just a job it’s a life style.
U.N.V.M.E is a partnership of pure undiluted talent in many creative areas. We specialize in animation and graphic design for video and print. But we also love doing installation, exhibition and illustration work. We believe in a forever growing industry it is important to keep fresh and original with our work so there for we are open to new challenges all the time. At U.N.V.M.E every brief is as important as the last, we don't believe in collecting bad stains on a clean record so pleasing the client is always the main agenda. www.unvme.co.uk |
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MusiK1 is a record campaign service provider and label arm. Its focus is on new business development tactics for independent artists, the indie label community and music industry as a whole. The company's unique operating method allows its resources to be integrated within a wide range of music driven initiatives that stay abreast of music and its consumer's evolution. These ties further ensure the continuity of MusiK1's ability to offer cutting-edge business development solutions for its clients, artist roster and partners while aiding in the growth and reformation of industry standards.
www.musik1.net |
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Audiomaster
offer CD mastering to labels,
studios, bands, producers
and musicians. We
will improve the clarity,
loudness and depth of your
recording. We can help turn
your demo into a record.
We have mail order and FTP
services but the best thing
is we won't charge you until
you are 100% happy with
the results. You can achieve
the highest level of quality
without costing the earth.
www.audiomaster.co.uk |
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The MusicSUBMIT CD promotion package.
Have a CD? Need Reviews and Internet Radio Airplay? musicSUBMIT.com promotes your music to Internet radio stations, music magazines, music blogs and podcasts in your genre. Submit your music via musicSUBMIT.com and get the word out!
www.musicsubmit.com |
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The Bandit A&R Newsletter constantly talks to Labels, Managers, Publishers and Producers to discover which ones are ready to take on new projects. Bandit covers all commercial genres and the major markets of the UK and USA as well as Europe and the rest of the world. Bandit produces deals for its strictly limited number of subscribers. You only have to read the subscriber thank you messages on the web-site. The music business is international so wherever you are look world-wide for success. http://www.banditnewsletter.com
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The
Indie Bible is a valuable
resource that lists 4200
publications that will review
your music and 3400 radio
stations that will play
your songs. Over 8,500 contacts
in all. All genres of music
are covered!
The Indie
Bible shows you where to
get your music reviewed,
your songs played, and your
CDs sold. Now in its 7th
Edition, The Indie Bible
has 343 pages of valuable
contacts and music-related
articles.
For details and to order
online visit:
http://www.IndieBible.com
You can also find
the Indie Bible in Borders,
Barnes & Noble, Sam
Ash, Virgin Records and
The Guitar Centar (In Canada
at Long & McQuade). |
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Interested
in being a future sponsor?
than email us at service@overplay.com |
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Indie
Rock
Solo
Metal
Electronic
Punk
Country/Folk
Reggae
Dance
HipHop/Rap
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