Applying for MIBI 08

Application forms now available to fill in on line by following this link.

Please remember to read and understand the terms and conditions before handing in applications.

Good Luck!

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A UNIQUE ANNUAL SONGWRITING AND ENTERPRISE AWARDS SCHEME AIMED AT ENCOURAGING AND UNCOVERING FRESH CREATIVE TALENT FROM YOUNG ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS AGED 14 TO 19 YEARS

The Make it Break it Awards is a unique award scheme for young songwriters to showcase and develop their music to get to the next step. The judging panel includes Chris Martin (Coldplay), Mark Radcliffe (Radio 2), The Wombats, Steve Levine (producer), Dawn Joseph (songwriter) and other industry officials.

The 2008 competition has evolved to give you more opportunities to develop you skills as a songwriter. The prize includes a "boot camp" academy at the famous Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. You will be working with professional musicians and get master classes from industry officials on how to excel in the music business.

Your school, rehearsal studios or youth club will also get £1000 worth of Yamaha equipment your choice of recording gear or instruments. You also get the opportunity to record a music video and demo in the creative environment with likeminded musicians, ending the stay with a gig for press, industry and your friends and family in the fabulous Paul McCartney Auditorium at LIPA.