E Tū Whānau Song Competition Rules 2019

E Tū Whānau is a movement for positive change in response to unacceptable levels of violence in NZ. It's about all of us taking responsibility to create the change we want, including changing bad attitudes and behaviour, and nurturing and celebrating the things that make whānau strong.

No matter how big or small, we can all make a difference and be responsible for creating positive change within our whānau, hapū, iwi and community.

Music has the power to move us, to make us laugh or cry, to capture our hearts and minds, and to inspire change.  By entering the E Tū Whānau Song Competition 2019 you can make a positive difference and be in to win some great prizes!

We want you to write an original song that inspires positive change incorporating one or more of the six E Tū Whānau values, ie: Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Whakapapa, Mana/Manaaki, Kōrero Awhi, Tikanga.

ENTRY to the competition opens on Monday 22^nd July 2019 at noon and closes on Sunday 1^st September at noon.

There are two entry categories, ie: Open Entry (any age) and Rangatahi (16 years & under). Songs entered in the Rangatahi category will also be automatically entered in the Open Entry category.

This year prize winners will be selected by competition judges only - not by voting.

To enter and to view entries received to date go to the competition gallery.

For more info read the competition rules and go to the E Tū Whānau Facebook page for updates.

Any queries regarding the competition should be directed to the competition organiser, email: info@etuwhanausongcomp.com.

For more info about E Tū Whānau go to http://etuwhanau.org and show your support by signing the Charter of Commitment.

ENTRY CRITERIA

• Entries must comply with competition rules, terms and conditions as outlined on the E Tū Whānau Facebook page.

• Entrants must ensure that all information provided as part of the online entry form process is true and correct.

• Entrants must be New Zealand residents.

• Parental consent is required for entrants aged under 18 years old.

• Songs must be original, unpublished and must not be an arrangement or adaption of any other original work. Any musical style or genre is permitted.

• Songs entered MUST incorporate one or more of the six E Tū Whānau values listed below:

• Aroha - Giving with no expectation of return

• Whanaungatanga - It’s about being connected

• Whakapapa - Knowing who you are and where you belong

• Mana/Manaaki - Building the mana of others, through nurturing, growing and challenging

• Kōrero Awhi - Positive communication and actions

• Tikanga - Doing things the right way, according to our values

• Entrants must be a composer or copyright owner of the song, and authorised and entitled to enter the song into the competition.

• Performers of an entry may or may not be the entrant, however, the entrant must have permission from the performer/s to enter the recorded performance of the song into this competition.

• Entrants shall retain ownership of their songs but shall allow the competition organiser free license to use all content entered in the competition in perpetuity to promote E Tū Whānau.

• Entrants are responsible for registering their songs with the relevant music rights organisation.

• An individual is permitted to participate in a maximum of five entries – either as a composer and/or performer.

• Employees of the Ministry of Social Development, Māori Media Network or Māori Radio are not permitted to enter the competition.

HOW TO ENTER

• Write a song that inspires positive change incorporating one or more of the six E Tū Whānau values as listed above.

• Upload footage of the song being performed to YouTube (or a photo slideshow if preferred) - maximum duration 5 minutes.

• Complete an online entry form via the competition gallery on the E Tū Whānau Facebook page, and provide YouTube URL of footage, brief info/explanation of the song, written lyrics, plus English translation if required.

• Name/s of all contributors and participants must be noted in the entry form (eg: Lyricist/s, Composer/s of music, Performer/s, the person/s who filmed and edited the footage etc).

ENTRY

• Entry to the competition opens on Monday 22^nd July 2019 at noon and closes on Sunday 1^st September at noon.

• The competition organiser reserves the right to extend the closing date for entries if required.

• Entries may be entered per the following categories

• OPEN ENTRY CATEGORY (Any age)

• RANGATAHI CATEGORY (16 years & under)

• Songs entered in the Rangatahi category will also be automatically entered in the Open Entry category.

• Entries will be checked by the competition organiser within 24 hours of being received and, if/when approved, will be uploaded to the competition gallery.

• The competition organiser reserves the right to not approve an entry for any reason whatsoever. If an entry is not approved, the submitter of the entry will be notified within three days of the entry being received.

• An entry found to contain obscene or offensive lyrics or imagery may result in the entry not being approved.

• The competition organiser reserves the right to remove any entries from the competition, at any time, and for any reason whatsoever.

• The competition organiser’s decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

JUDGING & PRIZES

• Entries will be judged based on how well the song entered reflects or relates to the E Tū Whānau kaupapa, as well as originality and creativity, lyrics and musical composition.

• Entries will be judged on the quality of the song - not on production quality of audio or film footage.

• Prizes shall be awarded per the following:

• OPEN ENTRY CATEGORY (Any age) – Cash Prizes - 1^st $5000; 2^nd $2000; 3^rd $1000

• RANGATAHI CATEGORY (16 years & under) – Gift cards - 1^st $1000; 2^nd $500; 3^rd $250

• Judges’ decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

• Prize winners agree to make themselves reasonably available for media interviews and give permission for their image to be used in relation to the E Tū Whānau Song Competition.

FOR MORE INFO

• Any queries or requests for information should be directed to the competition organiser, email: info@etuwhanausongcomp.com, mobile: 027 2075016.