Please read carefully before completing your application form.

 

1. By participation in the competition, entrants are agreeing to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the organizers of “Make It, Break It” which shall be final.

2. Entries must be received by Monday, 8 June, 2009.   Postal entries must be returned no later than Monday, 1 June, 2009.

3. Entries must include:-

- Two recorded songs complete with lyric sheets.

- A list of recording equipment and instruments used.

- A promotional plan. Example click here.

- Detailed information about songwriters/band members.

 

4. You must own the rights for each song, recording and promotional plan. The full entry should be the songwriter’s original work without external help or assistance.

 

5. For songs with multiple writers, each name must be entered on the application form. The songwriter(s) or the majority of the songwriters must be within the age category entered (14 -16yrs or 17-19yrs).

 

6. The songs should be less than 5 minutes long with English lyrics.

 

7. Winners will be notified by post and must sign and return a declaration to receive an award. Failure to sign and return the declaration or provision of false/inaccurate information will result in immediate disqualification and an alternative winner will be selected.

 

8. The allocation of prizes is solely the responsibility of the winners; for example, if the song is written by multiple writers. 

 

9. Prizes may vary slightly from advertised although a similar value prize will be offered.  There is no cash alternative to prizes.

 

10.  If a group wins and disbands before the music academy award the song may be disqualified, unless the group can still work together or it is clear who the songwriter is.

 

11. Entries under 18yrs must be countersigned by a parent or legal guardian. If you enter online and tick the box you are confirming that you have your parents or legal guardian’s permission to enter the competition and attend the prize academy. False information will disqualify the song. 

12. The organisers of the competition retain the rights to use winner’s names, likenesses, songs, quotes and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation or permission. 

 

13. The rights to the song(s) is retained by the songwriter(s), although “Make It, Break It” may use it for promotional purpose.

 

14. There will be 6 winners in total; 3 winners in each age group category of 14-16yrs and 17-19yrs.

 

15. Winners must attend the music academy, rehearsal and recording sessions held at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) from Tuesday, 27 October to Sunday, 1 November, 2009.  Winners will be required to perform their winning entry song and a second song of their choice at the awards ceremony on the evening of Saturday, 31 October, at LIPA.  Winners have the option to perform with a band of session musicians which will be provided by the organisers of   “Make It, Break It”.

 

16. Failure to attend the music academy and award ceremony will disqualify the song and winners shall not be able claim their prizes or their school, college or rehearsal studio prize.

 

17. Previous winners may only re-enter if they have moved to the next age group category of 17-19yrs.

 

18. The maximum entry is two songs per one entry.  The same band may enter twice, but only if the songs are written exclusively by different band members. Please note, the songwriter(s), not the band, will be seen as the winner(s).

 

19. The competition is open to UK residents only.

 

Please note:  It is strictly against the competition rules for any enquiries regarding the competition by any entrants or anyone acting on their behalf to contact the Make It, Break It sponsors, partners or associates including EMI, HMV, LIPA or Yamaha. Failure to abide by this rule shall result in immediate disqualification