Monday, January 29, 2018

Music Video Submission For Contests And Online Viewing

By Christopher Allen


Designers, singer-songwriters and bands used to have to put a lot of hard work, time and effort into becoming well known. Now, with the ability to provide a music video submission to websites such as YouTube, Facebook Live, and others, this is no longer the case. In fact, when having a quality video, artists can also enter contests such as the Independent Music Awards.

The ninth annual IMAs are now accepting applications in a number of different categories. With an outstanding line up of judges including Tom Waits Aimee Mann Zooey Deschanel, M. War, Mark Hoppus and Pete Wentz, there is a good chance that the best of the best will get noticed whether or not winning an award. In addition, there are very few artists whom can say that one has had the opportunity to get work in front of such an elite and talented group of judges.

With all the clutter on the airwaves and the Internet, it is often hard to get the attention of promoters and studios. As such, independent artists and labels around the world now submit to the IMA on an annual basis. The awards are currently accepting submissions on the IMA website. Before submitting, it is important to review all submissions to assure visual clarity and sound quality. For, unless an entry has clear picture and sound, it will most likely be rejected upon receipt.

IMA provides awards in a wide category of genres and styles. In addition, there are also design categories with regards to label design and promotion. For the first time, the 9th IMA program will allow for long form videos featuring multiple songs.

Some individuals may only want to submit work to be viewed and shared without entering a contest. When this is the case, using sites such as YouTube, Facebook Live, Internet Archive, BET and other related sites are often the best option. Whereas, those looking to enter contests can often find listings for ongoing contests by doing an online search using the term music and video contests.

Earning an IMA can often assist artists in building a successful career. For, the organization promotes winners and nominees to over fifty million fans on an annual basis. In addition, work by these artists are often submitted to online broadcast media, industry gatekeepers, talent buyers, programmers and music supervisors.

Individuals submitting to the awards and other sites often continue to build a live and online fan base. In the process, many are offered private and public gigs and in some cases, studio time. In particular, groups such as HIP Video Promo and The Planetary Group have access to distribute, promote and book artists for a number of large and small scale events.

When submitting to the IMA, even artists working for social change have a chance of winning an award. For example, these artists can submit albums and songs into the Social Action album and song categories. While other artists can submit to genres including Live Album, Music Video, Gig Poster, Concept Album Love Song and Cover Song just to name a few.




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