Eligibility & Submission Guidelines
Submissions to The 12th Annual Independent Music Awards
will reopen in April, 2012.
will reopen in April, 2012.
- Any self or indie label (released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012) material that has been self-distributed or distributed by an independent or major label distributor
- Any original, copyrighted (with the exception of the Cover Song category) song composition released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any album composition with all original songs or a combination of original and cover songs released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any original EP (up to 25 total minutes long) released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any live performance album released (not necessarily recorded) between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any design, photograph or packaging created exclusively for music, promotion or a project released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any posters created for an artist, band or music venue to promote an event that occurred between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any music video of a song or a long form music presentation (concert, documentary, multiple video compilation, etc.) released between June 1, 2011 and December 31, 2012
- Any website created to promote a solo artist/band, independent record label or music business company
- Any individual article of merchandise (t-shirt, hat, mug, bumper sticker, kazoo, etc.) created exclusively for the band or album being promoted
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Album categories: one entry = one complete, full-length album
- Song categories: one entry = one song per category (i.e. one Love Song, one Jazz Song, etc.)
- Album – Live Performance category: one entry = one full-length album recorded in its entirety in front of a live audience
- Music Video categories: one entry = either one music video of a song (Short Form) or one multiple song video presentation (Long Form)
- Album Packaging design category: one entry = one complete album cover with disc including jewel case, DigiPak cover and other packaging components specific to the project
- Album Art Photography category: one entry = the album cover, booklet or back panel card containing the photographic image to be considered with the photo clearly indicated
- Band/Venue Poster category: one entry = one poster
- Artist/Band Publicity Photo and Concert Photography categories: one entry = one 8 x 10 black & white/color print or an electronic file included
- Swag (Merchandising) design category: one entry = one item of merchandising (poster, t-shirt, hat, bumper sticker, poster, etc.)
- Band Website, Record Label Website and Music Business Website categories: one entry = one site homepage URL
Please Remember:
- Each entry must be clearly marked with the name of the artist and the one music or design category for which it is to be considered
- Identify each song title on The IMA Submissions Platform or Entry Form, and on the disc submitted, if you’re submitting a physical copy.
- If submitting by mail, a completed entry form (or photocopy) must accompany each submission
- You may submit as many entries as you wish.
- Entry deadline: Friday, October 12, 2012
1 Song = $30 1 Full Album = $30 1 EP = $30 1 Music Video (Long or Short Form) = $30 1 Design Entry = $30 Submit 3 or 4 entries and you’ll receive a 10% discount *Discounts can only be processed per order. Orders cannot be combined to receive discounts. |