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.

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Terms and conditions

Below are the Make It Break It Awards terms and conditions, please read and understand them before filling in your application form.

Make it Break it terms and conditions

  1. Entries must be in by the 11th of July 2008.
  2. Entries must include:
    • Two songs complete with lyric sheets.
    • A list of recording equipment and instrument used.
    • A promotional plan.
  3. You must own the right for each song, recoding and promotional plan. The full entry should be your own original work without external help and assistance.
  4. The song might be a collaboration by two or more people, but all names need to be on the application form. The majority or main songwriter needs to be in the age category entered.
  5. The song should be less than 5 minutes long, with English lyrics and cannot be an instrumental.
  6. Winners will be notified by mail and must have ticked the declaration below 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.
  7. The division of prizes are solely the responsibility of the winners.
  8. If a band wins and break up before the showcase, the song will be disqualified unless the band can still work together or it is clear who the songwriter is.
  9. If you are under 18, the form needs to be countersigned by a parent or legal guardian.
  10. Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s names, likenesses, songs and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.
  11. There will be three winners in each age group; 14-16 and 17-19 years.
  12. Winners will be required to perform two songs during the awards night and will be required to take part in the rehearsals, recording and sessions held at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts between the 6th and 9th of November. You will perform the winning entry and a second original song of your choice. You have the option to use the LIPA backing band.
  13. Winners will be required to attend the prize weekend to be able to claim prizes and the prize for their school, college or rehearsal studio.
  14. Previous winners may only re-enter if they have moved to the ext age group.
  15. By participation in the contest, entrants agree to be bound by these rules and any subsequent published revisions of these rules by the decisions of the organizers of “Make it Break it” which are final.
  16. The maximum entry is two songs which is one entry. The same band can enter twice, but only if the songs are written exclusively by different band members.
  17. The awards are available for UK residents only.