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Theme: Planting the seeds of change
MECHANICS:
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All interested amateur and professional Filipino songwriters may join. For collaborative entries, a maximum of three co-writers will be allowed and one shall be designated as principal. For minors (less than 18 years old), consent is required from a parent or legal guardian.
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Members of the 1st TOFARM Songwriting Competition Working Committee and Judges and their relatives up to the second degree of affinity or consanguinity are disqualified from joining the Competition.
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The following requirements must be submitted on or before NOVEMBER 18, 2016:
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Duly accomplished and signed Application Form which may be downloaded from www.tofarm.org
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Copy of a valid ID with specimen signature of the applicant (include co-applicants, if collaboration)
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Song Entry in mp3 format
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Lyric sheet (English/Pilipino line-by-line translation, if applicable)
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Entries may be sent to any of the following:
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Hard copy, via courier or postal mail to:
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1st TOFARM SONGWRITING COMPETITION
TOFARM Secretariat
10th floor, Harvester Corporate Center
158 P. Tuazon Blvd. corner 7th Ave.
Cubao, Quezon City 1109
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Online via email attachment in 2 files (mp3 format for the song entry + pdf for the 3 documents) to tofarmmusic@gmail.com
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Nine (9) Finalists will be chosen by the 1st TOFARM Songwriting Competition Preliminary Committee.
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Finalists will be notified before DECEMBER 5, 2016, the date when results shall be officially announced.
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Winning song entries shall be assigned to an arranger and performing artist for live performance onstage at the Finals Night on FEBRUARY 6, 2017.
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Prizes shall be awarded as follows:
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Finalist: Php 40,000; plaque
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People’s Choice: Php 75,000; plaque
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2nd Runner-up: Php 100,000; trophy; plaque
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1st Runner-up: Php 200,000; trophy, plaque
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Grand Prize Winner: Php 300,000, trophy, plaque
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MUSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Genre. Different song genres are encouraged, i.e. Folk/Acoustic, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Country, Pop, Inspirational, Fusion.
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Duration. From the start of the song, minimum of 3 minutes 30 seconds to maximum 6’.
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Lyrics. English or any of the Philippine languages.
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Criteria. Quality of composition, lyrics, originality and fidelity to the theme.
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Accompaniment. Minimum of 1 to maximum of 4 instruments are allowed, either acoustic or midi realization. Use of indigenous instruments is encouraged.
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Submitted songs and lyrics must be written particularly for the 1st TOFARM Songwriting Competition.
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Ownership rights to the submitted songs shall be retained by the contestant unless and until he/she is declared Finalist.
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