Deadline: February 1st, 2008 5pm (PST)

Click HERE for the application form.

Music BC Industry Association is administering this component of the “Music Against Racism” Project on behalf of the Settlement and Multiculturalism Division, Ministry of Attorney General, and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism. The Music Against Racism Project is a component of the “Make a Case Against Racism” activity kit which addresses Grades 4 - 7 curriculum objectives in British Columbia. This project is to promote multiculturalism, cultural diversity, and awareness of racism in BC.

Music BC is requesting song submissions from music artists from BC. Your song, should it meet the specific criteria, will be uploaded to a web page on www.musicbc.org which will be accessed by Grade 4-7 students across BC. The students will select their top 15 tracks via online voting. The 15 songs selected will be included on a compilation CD. 2000 CDs will be manufactured for promotional purposes, which will feature artwork created by the students.The manufacturing of the first 1000 CDs has been generously sponsored by CDman.The students will be notified that the songs on the website are for personal use only and that file sharing of the music and/or lyrics is strictly prohibited. The artists selected by the students will each receive $250 for a Master Use License Fee (sound recording), and $250 for a Mechanical LIcense fee (composition). For example, if the artist has full ownership of the song (Master Use & Mechanical) then they will receive the full $500 if they are one of the top 15 artists selected by the students.

Submission Criteria Checklist:
–Canadian resident or landed immigrant
–Song submitted must be World music (which is music from all regions of the world created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely informed or guided by indigenous music of the regions of their origin, including Western music such as Celtic music. We would also accept music that has elements of world music fused with other genres), OR any genre which includes lyrical themes against racism or promotes multiculturalism, inclusion and/or cultural diversity.
–BC based artist (resident of BC for at least past 6 months). If a band is submitting an application, the the majority of the band members must meet the same residency requirements.
–Song submitted must be age appropriate for students in Grades 4 through 7 to listen to. (e.g. no explicit lyrics)
–Must submit lyrics. If lyrics are not in english, a word-for- word translation must accompany the lyrics.
–Song submitted must be a high quality recording suitable for inclusion on the compilation CD.
–Song must be emailed (MP3) to map@musicbc.org by the deadline date, AND a CD with the song must be delivered to Music BC with your application form by the deadline date.
–The original signed and completed application form, master use license form, and mechanical license forms must be delivered to Music BC by the deadline date.
–Bio (up to 100 words), and photo for artist must also be included with the application, AND the bio and jpg file of photo (minimum 300dpi) emailed to map@musicbc.org by the deadline date, along with your MP3.
–Must be a current PAID member of Music BC in good standing.

COMPLETE Applications must be received by 5:00pm on the date of the deadline at:
ENTRANCE ADDRESS: Music BC, #530 - 23 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
MAILING ADDRESS: Music BC, #530 - 425 Carrall St, Vancouer, BC V6B 6E3

*Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. All components of your application must be received by the date and time of deadline. No exceptions will be made. Applications received by fax will not be accepted. We must receive the ORIGINAL SIGNED copies of this form and accompanying Master Use Licenses, and Mechanical Licenses. An MP3 of your song must be emailed to map@musicbc.org by the deadline, or a CD including the song must be delivered with accompanying forms by the deadline date to Music BC.