Singer/songwriter contest to aid the missing

GINA is an organization devoted to helping find missing people of all ages. One of its biggest supporters is the indie music scene, including groups like LAWIM. If you're looking for opportunities to have your work judged fairly and to reach out to others, here's a great way to do both. Drop me a line and let me know how it goes. -M


GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest to Aid the Missing 2007

ENTER NOW! Download entry forms at WWW.GINA.ORG or WWW.LAWIM.COM

Contest: By April 30, 2007, submit YOUR BEST SONG IN ANY CATEGORY or STYLE (It doesn't have to be about missing or lost people, but keep it clean) on CD or cassette - INCLUDE LYRIC SHEET - with a $29 entry fee and completed entry form.

*Entries must be performed by the singer/songwriter on the submitted entry recording - no substitutions and you must be available to perform live in the finals on 5/26/07.
*Unlimited additional entries (after the first one) may be added for $25 each.
*We want top quality songs and your version is what we'll use!
*Industry professionals will judge the lyrical, melodic and vocal presentation of your song.
*Top 10 finalists featured: GINA/LAWIM Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing LIVE WEBCAST - Saturday, May 26, 2007 - 8-10 p.m.
*More than a chance to get your music exposed and win valuable prizes, this is also a meaningful donation and gift of love to help the missing and their families to gain the attention they deserve. *One missing person featured on each of our recent compilation CD projects and several from our Finals Webcast DVD have been found! The benefits to those families are priceless! The POWER of Music is clear!
*Warriors for the Missing has this year scheduled 50 Plus Concerts/Events and a National Media Tour.

Mail this form and $29 check to: GINA for Missing Persons, PO Box 627, Anaheim, CA 92815. (Please PRINT the following:)Name_______________________________________________________________________Address_____________________________________________________________________Contact Email________________________________Phone#'s________________________Song Title____________________________________ Copyright Date:_________________(*We must have your signed permission to use your song and songs must have copyright*)Songwriter/s_________________________________________________________________Website_____________________________________________________________________Signature__________________________________________________Date______________*Your signature indicates that you hold copyright on said song submission or that you have been granted permission by copyright holder to submit this song to the above contest. "Please indicate by underline whether (1) this is my original work to which I hold copyright, or (2) this is a work for which I have written authorization to submit and perform (in case it has been published by other than yourself)." Due to volume of entries, CDs will NOT be returned.

Download entry forms at: WWW.LAWIM.COM or: WWW.411GINA.ORGG.I.N.A. for Missing Persons is a 501(c) (3), 509(a) (1) with the National Heritage Foundation.

Thanks for your submission!

For More Info or forms: www.411Gina.org or EMAIL clemstreet@aol.comThanks to our supporting organizations: CD Baby, Go Girls Elite, Gig Page, LA WoMen in Music, Sonicbids, Film Music Network, Radio & Retail, OnTrack Entertainment, Harriet Schock, Music Connection Magazine, GINA for Missing Persons, Disc Replicators International, Indie Bible, Elisabeth Howard's Vocal Power Institute, Sam Ash Music, Music Forte, Nashville Tracks and Virlouise Studios.

LAST YEAR'S PRIZES...THIS YEAR'S WILL BE EVEN BETTER - MORE BEING ADDED ALL THE TIME!

1st PLACE WINNER:
* Radio Promotion & Japanese Promotion from Music Forte
* A Demo Recording of one (1) of Your songs
* 1,000 CDs duplicated (including Packaging & Barcode) from Disc Replicators International
* $100 Gift Certificate from Sam Ash Music
* DVD of Your Performance
* Spotlight on LAWIM Website
* One Year Membership with the following:o CD Babyo Go Girls Eliteo Gig Pageo LA WoMen in Musico Film Music Networko SonicBids - 6 Months
* Consultations by:o Radio & Retailo Ontrack Entertainment-SongPluggero Harriet Schock-Songwriting
* One-Year Subscription to Music Connection Magazine
* Harriet Schock "Becoming Remarkable" Book
* Elisabeth Howard "Sing" Vocal Package
* Indie Bible.

2nd & 3rd PLACE WINNERS:
* DVD of Your Performance
* 2nd Place: $75 Gift Certificate from Sam Ash Music
* 3rd Place: $50 Gift Certificate from Sam Ash Music
* Spotlight on LAWIM Website
* One-Year Membership with the following: CD Babyo Go Girls Eliteo Gig Page, LA WoMen in Music, Film Music Network, SonicBids- 6 Months
* Consultation by Harriet Schock-Songwriting
* Harriet Schock "Becoming Remarkable" Book
* Indie Bible

1st - 10th PLACE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
Your winning songs placed on the GINA for Missing Persons Annual giveaway CD and/or DVD profiling the faces and stories of missing children.

ALL SONG ENTRIES:
Any entrant to the Songwriter Contest for the Missing will receive 10% off CD duplication of 1000 or more from Disc Replicators International (www.discreplicators.net) Bring in your confirmation/proof of entry to get the discount.