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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Song Competition Theme: “Quality Education For Equitable Development: Performance, Paths & Productivity” COMPETITION ENTRY FORM Name of Songwriter/Composer: _______________________________________________________________________ Name of Artist/Group: _______________________________________________________________________________ Gender: ___________________________________________ Age: __________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone Number(s): ______________________________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Song Name (Please print): ___________________________________________________________________________ ATTACHED/INCLUDED: • • • TYPED LYRICS AND LEAD SHEET CD/DIGITAL AUDIO FILE PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP/RESIDENCY TERMS OF SUBMISSION By signing this form you declare, certify and agree that: (1) You are the original creator of all songs entered herein and authorized to enter the submissions to the 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers (“CCEM”) Song Competition sponsored by the Bahamas Ministry of Education, Science & Technology (“MOEST”).
All entries submitted are original songs and do not infringe any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties; (2) Song MUST reflect theme - “Quality Education For Equitable Development: Performance, Paths & Productivity” (3) The (MOEST) and the designated Competition organizer The Counsellors Ltd (TCL) reserve the right to reject any and all submissions entered herein; (4) The winning submission becomes the property of the MOEST and may be reproduced, in whole or part, at the discretion of the MOEST without any compensation or reimbursement to you of any kind under any circumstances; (5) Entry constitutes permission to use winner's name, likeness, and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.
(6) The Ministry of Education, Science & Technology and The Counsellors Ltd, the designated organizer of the Song Competition shall have the right to use finalist, winning and runners up songs for promotional purposes only and create a compilation CD for that purpose without compensation to the author; (7) You will indemnify the MOEST and TCL against any Third Party claims arising out of any representations made hereunder.
(8) You have read, understand and accept the rules & regulations of the 19th CCEM Song Competition.

SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ Date __________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature __________________________Date ___________________________________________ (If applicant is under 18 years of age) NB: This form (signed) must accompany each entry submitted.
Deadline for submission is Friday, October 10, 2014 Deliver entries to: The Counsellors Ltd #7 First Terrace, Centreville Tel: (242) 322-7505 or (242)322-1000 Or Submit electronically to agreen@tclbahamas.com TCL Group website, www.tclevents.com Ministry of Education, Science and Technology website, www bahamaseducation.com TCL Facebook page “The Counsellors - TCL Group” MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Song Competition Theme: “Quality Education For Equitable Development: Performance, Paths & Productivity” RULES & REGULATIONS FOR SONG COMPETITION Eligibility/Who May Enter 1.
Song competition is open to all citizens/residents of The Bahamas.

All ages are invited to submit songs.

Entries must be accompanied by proof of citizenship or residency.

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The contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters and singers.

Employees of the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology and The Counsellors Ltd., the Competition organizer, are not eligible to enter.

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If an entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.

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By entering the 19th CCEM Song Competition, entrants and/or their parents or legal guardians (if the entrant is a minor) agree to accept and be bound by the decisions of the Competition organizers and judges, which are final and binding in all matters.

The Entrant agrees to be bound by all terms of these official Song Competition Rules And Regulations as established herein.

Song Description/Authorship The Competition is open to all genres of music.
Consequently, song entries may reflect Rake n’ Scrape, Junkanoo, Goombay/ Calypso, Rap, Pop Rock, Hip-Hop, etc.

Songs must comprise lyrics set to music and may not exceed five (5) minutes.

Songs may have multiple co-writers and multiple entries may be submitted.

Song MUST reflect theme - “Quality Education For Equitable Development: Performance, Paths & Productivity” Entry Requirements • Songs must be submitted on a CD or in a Digital Audio File containing 1 song only, five (5) minutes in length.
• Each entry from the same entrant must be placed on a separate CD or in a separate Digital Audio File.

• • If songs are submitted electronically, MP3 of 8 MB or less is permitted, It is the responsibility of entrants to ensure that the submitted songs are complete and playable.
• When submitting, it is required that the following information be clearly indicated on the CD case or in the Digital Audio File: o The 19th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers Song Competition o Name of the song(s) being submitted • The CD/Digital Audio File should contain only the entry song and should not have any part of the recording or label which can identify the artist(s), applicant(s), producer(s) or the songwriter(s).
• To be considered complete, each entry must include: o Completed entry form with original signature; o CD/Digital Audio File containing one (1) song only and of no more than five (5) minutes duration o Typed Lyrics and Lead Sheet.

Originality/Copyright Each song submitted must be the contestant’s original work.

All entries submitted must be original songs and shall not infringe any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties.
Songs may have multiple co-writers, but only one name should be designated on the entry form.

Entrants shall, by entering, indemnify and hold the Ministry of Education, Science & Technology, The Counsellors Ltd and their affiliates and subsidiaries harmless from and against any claims inconsistent with the foregoing.

Entrants will be required to attest to this indemnity and the originality of their work by signing the designated place on the official Competition entry form.
The winning song becomes the exclusive property of the Bahamas Ministry of Education.

Runners up reserve the rights to their compositions.

The Ministry of Education, Science & Technology and The Counsellors Ltd, the designated organizer of the Song Competition shall have the right to use finalist, winning and runners up songs for promotional purposes only and create a compilation CD for that purpose.

The relevant CDs will not be for sale.


Entry constitutes permission to use winner's name, likeness, and voice for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

Judging/Selection of Winning Entries Entries will undergo an initial screening by a listening committee who will select the finalists.

These finalists will be forwarded to the Competition’s panel of judges, who will select the winners.

Songs will be chosen based on melody, arrangement, originality and lyrics.
The quality of performance and production will carry extra weight.

No feedback or a critique will be given to entrants individually.

The Competition organizers will use its best efforts to announce the winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays.

Winners will be notified by email or phone.

Awards The first place winner of the song competition will receive a cash prize of $5,000.
The second place and third place winners will receive $1,500 and $1,000 respectively.

The top three will also receive trophies.

Submission • Entries must be submitted in the designated period.

• Entry materials (CDs, tapes, and videos) submitted will not be returned to the entrant.

• The Ministry of Education, Science & Technology and The Counsellors Ltd, in conjunction or separately, will not be responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, stolen, incomplete, or misappropriated entries.
Deliver entries to: The Counsellors Ltd #7 First Terrace, Centreville Tel: (242) 322-7505 or (242)322-1000 Or Submit electronically to agreen@tclbahamas.com TCL Group website, www.tclevents.com Ministry of Education, Science and Technology website, www bahamaseducation.com TCL Facebook page “The Counsellors - TCL Group”