2016
Singer/Songwriter Competition
Application
For Office Use Only, Number: ___________
2016 Singer/Songwriter Application Sheet
Name: ______________________________________________________
R#:_________________________________________________________
Hometown: __________________________________________________
Major: ______________________________________________________
Currently Attending: ____ Texas Tech University
____ South Plains College
Cell Number: ______________________________________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________________
Local Address: _______________________________________________
(Street)
________________________________________________
(City, State)
(Zip Code)
Song Name #1: _______________________________________________
Song Name #2: _______________________________________________
Please place this information sheet, artist agreement form, and your music in an envelope with
“Singer/Songwriter Contest” and your name written on the front. Turn in the envelope to
The Union Activities Office, SUB West Basement Room 020 or mail to:
Union Activities – Singer/Songwriter Contest
Texas Tech University
Box 42031
Lubbock, TX 79409-2031.
Music can be submitted in form of compact disc or USB. DO NOT write your name on the CD. No cassettes
please. We will code them, so that you will remain anonymous during the first round of judging. If you write
your name on the disc or USB you will be disqualified.
Submission deadline is Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at 5:00 pm in the Union Activities Office.
Rules and Regulations
1. The songs may be “live”, studio, or garage recordings, but must be entirely acoustic. The songs may be
performed by the writer alone or by a group which must include the writer or writers. Both songs
together should not exceed 8 minutes. All performers must be current Texas Tech University or South
Plains College students.
2. Songs submitted must be the songs played at the contest on Thursday, March 3, 2016.
3. The writer(s) retain all rights to the songs.
4. Songs may be from any genre.
5. You must supply your own instruments at the contest, but sound will be provided. The instruments must
be entirely acoustic. If you wish to use a keyboard, you must provide your own instrument and
synchronizing cords.
6. The winning performer must be able to show up for sound check and perform the evening of Friday,
April 8, 2016 at the spring concert with the time TBD.
7. The Tech Activities Board is a Texas Tech University student organization so please keep in mind that
all acts represent both the Tech Activities Board and the university. Please note that we reserve the
right to have the final say and end any performance that is deemed inappropriate.
8. You will know by Friday, February 19, 2016 by 5:00 P.M. if you have been selected to perform.
Please expect this by email.
9. All judges decisions are final.
Submission deadline is Wednesday, February 17, 2016.
Singer/Songwriter Artist Agreement
If chosen to participate in the 2016 Singer/Songwriter Competition you should be available on these dates and times:
You will need to arrive by 6:45 p.m. on March 3, 2016 at Barnes and Noble at the Texas Tech Café (SUB) ready
to perform. At this time, you will be assigned a spot to play.
You will be given 10 minutes to perform. Points will be deducted if you go over this time.
You must also be available to perform at Raider City Limits on Friday April 8, 2016 time is TBD.
- Please note: We do not allow any
event will be as follows:
o 1 microphone on boom stands
o 1 direct input
o 1 monitor
electric music, only acoustic! The technical set-up of the
*** The Tech Activities Board is a Texas Tech University student organization so please keep in mind
that all acts represent both the Tech Activities Board and the university. Please note that we reserve the
right to have the final say and end any performance that is deemed inappropriate. ***
If you have any questions or concerns, please e-mail kenzielee.roberts@ttu.edu or contact the Union Activities office at
(806) 742-4708.
By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read and understood the technical aspects of this event, as well as
agree to follow the regulations stated above.
______________________________
Artist’s Signature
_______________________
Artist’s Printed Name
_________________
Date
*If there are multiple people playing during your set, each of you must turn in an artist agreement form. Only
those received by the deadline will be allowed to play.