1) Submitting
early ensures a review process that will let you know if you need to
resubmit your clip. Resubmissions will not incur a separate registration
fee. Files will be mailed on DVD.
2) Every
composer can only submit one score for consideration.
3) Score
material must be original and submitter must own all rights to the piece
of music. Composer bears responsibility for any liabilities arising
from copyright infringement.
4) Winners
will be announced during The Indie Gathering event in Cleveland, OH.
5) This
event is open to the public.
6) Any
entries that are found to violate copyrights, contain offensive material,
and/or do not abide to the timing rules and other guidelines will be
disqualified from the competition.
7) Judging
will be blind in all categories.
8) All
composers are invited to participate regardless of musical background.
International participation is also encouraged.
9) Once
submitted, there are no refunds; however, a composer may still withdraw
his/her composition from the competition.
10) Each
category is independent, so a winner of one category can still win the
other categories if entered into both competitions!
11) Web
award and viewers choice award will consist of finalists who have been
pre-selected by the TIG judges.
