Call for applications: 18th International Acoustic Music Awards

Interested artists can submit their entries here or via mail by using this printable form. 

Mail entries can be sent to:

IAMA
2881 E. Oakland Park Blvd
Suite 414 
Ft Lauderdale
FL 33306
US.

The submission deadline is 5 November. 

Rules and regulations

• Each entry must include:
   
  • Completed entry form (or photocopy). All signatures must be original, CD containing one song only.
  • Lyric sheet (please include English translation if applicable). Lyrics are not required for the instrumental category.
  • Optional press kit (artist bio with a photograph),
  • Cheque or money order for $35 (US currency only). If paying by credit card, $35 will be charged to your account.
  • Note: If you enter online, you do not need to mail in a CD, only MP3 files (or SoundCloud or YouTube videos) are needed.
  • All entries must be postmarked by 5 November 2021 or earlier.
     
• All songs submitted must be original. There must be at least an acoustic instrument (voice) in any song. Electric and electronic instruments, along with loops are allowed but acoustic instruments (or voice) must be clearly heard in all songs submitted.
• Contestants may enter as many songs in as many categories as desired but each entry requires a separate CD, entry form, lyric sheet and entry fee (For example: seven song entries would cost $245. One cheque for multiple entries/categories is permitted. If you enter online, you do not need to mail in a CD. Entry fee is non-refundable.
• This competition is open to all amateur and professional musicians and songwriters and anyone regardless of nationality or origin.
• Winners will be chosen by a blue ribbon judging committee comprising music industry professionals including A&R managers from record labels, publishers and producers. Entries are judged equally on music performance, production, originality, lyrics, melody and composition. Songs may be in any language. Prizes will be awarded jointly to all performers and writers of the song.
• Winners will be notified by email and must sign and return an affidavit confirming that winner’s song is original and that he/she holds rights to the song. Failure to sign and return the form within 30 days will result in immediate disqualification and an alternative winner will be selected. Winners will be determined by 31 January 2022.
• IAMA reserves the right to extend the deadline of the competition. By submitting an application form to IAMA, entrant agrees to be bound by IAMA’s entry rules and regulations established herein.

Prizes

Overall grand prize – $11 000 worth of merchandise.
First prizes in all categories – $900 worth of merchandise and services.
Runner-up prizes in all categories – $600 worth of merchandise and services.

All first prizes and runner-up winners will receive a track on the IAMA compilation CD, which goes out to radio stations.

Artists can submit entries in any of the below categories:

• Instrumental
• Open
• AAA/Alternative
• Folk/Americana/Roots
• Best Group/Duo
• Best Male Artist
• Best Female Artist
• Country/Bluegrass

View the original call here.