Guidelines
Independent Entrants (No Major Labels)
All submissions must be self-released or on an independent label. An independent lable may have major label distribution, but it must not be a major label or an affiliate or sub label of a major label. Unsigned artist are welcome.
International Policy
The W.A.M. Awards except entrants worldwide in all categories.
Distribution
Entrants music does not have to be released or distributed by a third-party. Artist may self-
release music on their own website or a public website. Entrants music must be online and
available to the public, either for sale or for free.
Link to Music or Downloads
Entrants can provide a link to their music or send a Mp3 via DropBox or WeTransfer . Examples include a link to on their website, Reverbnation, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Spotify, etc. Songs must not be clips. Judges must be able to listen to the full song. W.A.M. does not accept mail-in or physical copies.
Original Material
Original material is eligible in every category. The W.A.M Awards do not accept cover material in the song categories. Album Categories must feature mostly original material. An album or EP must be more than 50% original. If your album or EP has an odd number of of songs, round upwards. For example, if your EP has 5 songs, then 3 of your songs must be original. If your album has 9 songs, then 5 of your songs must be original.
Entries
Album and EP categories: one entry = one complete, full-length Album or one EP (4 Songs or More)
Song Categories: one entry = one complete song under 10 minutes only.
Entry Deadline
Midnight (Eastern Time), THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2019.
Refunds
All submission fees are non-refundable.
Minors
All self-entrants must be 18 years or older on the date of submission.
Nominees
Up to five (5) nominees may be chosen for each category. In rare cases, the panel may decide to go over 5 nominees if there is a tie between contestants.
Winners
One (1) Winner in every category is selected.
Ownership
Artists maintain all rights to their work.
Indeminity
Entrants agrees to release, indemnify, and hold The W.A.M Awards, judges, sponsors, and associates harmless for liability, damages, or claims for injury or loss to any person or property relating to, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, participation in The W.A.M. Awards.
Holiday Entries
Holiday Songs must be original. All Holiday songs are accepted. This category is not limited to Christmas music.
Date of Release
Entrants may submit work released from any previous year, as long as work is available to the public.
Categories
If a category does not recieve any entries or does not receiving a winning entry, the panel has the right to eliminate the category. The panel also has the right to add a category if it is deemed that a song or artist deserves an award, but does not fall into a listed category.
