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Rules
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Canadian Recording Artistes
Eligibility
- The Canadian MAJA Awards Recording Category is open to:
• Canadian Citizens
• Canadian Residents
- All Artistes/Performers entering the Awards acknowledge and profess the Gospel as the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, the son of God (John 3:14-18, 1 John 4:2).
- The Awards are open to all novices, professionals and veteran Gospel Artistes/Performers. Employees of the MAJA Awards are not eligible to enter any of the Awards categories.
- Age Requirements for the Children & Youth Performers:
Children Performers are recognized as persons not younger than 7 years old and a maximum of 15 years old prior to (and including) the deadline for Nominee Application (see application for deadline).
Youth Performers are recognized as persons not younger than 16 yrs and not older than 21 years prior to (and including) the deadline for Nominee Application (see application for deadline).
If you are under the age of 16, you must obtain permission from your parent/guardian before entering.
- There is NO age limitation for Adults (21 years and over) entering the Awards.
- Each Recording ARTISTE/Performer can be nominated for as many Awards as eligibility permits (ie: One ARTISTE can be nominated for Young Performer of the Year, Best Female Vocalist & Best Southern Gospel).
Recording Categories
1. Male Artiste Of The Year
2. Female Artiste of The Year
3. Duo/ Group Of The Year
4. Choir Of The Year
5. Best Reggae/Socca Recording
6. Urban Gospel Performer of The Yr
7. Southern Gospel Performer Of The Yr
8. Best Alternative/Rock Performer
9. Best Instrumental Performer
10. Best New ARTISTE
11. Young Performer of the Year*
12. ARTISTE of the Year
13. Song Of the Year
14. Album of the Year
15. Producer of the Year
16. Promoter of the Year
17. Best Inspirational/Praise & Worship Recording
18.Favourite Music Video
19.Cultural/Folk Performer Of The Yr
20.Contemporary Recording Of The Yr
21.Alternative/ Rock Recording Of The Yr
* Young Performers are the ages of 16-21 years old
Application & Submissions
- All Artistes entering as "Canadian Gospel Recording Artistes" must complete the Official MAJA Awards Application for Recording Artistes.
- Currently there is NO registration fee to participate in the Awards.
- By submitting an application the ARTISTE/Performer agrees to abide by the rules of the AWARDS Organization and or its parent company, its Executives and the decisions of Judges.
- For Recording Artistes to be eligible for a Music Award nomination, Artistes should mail their CDs -DVDs post marked no later than March 31st, to The MAJA Awards -71044 Maplehurst, P.O., Burlington, Ontario CANADA L7T 4J8
- Recording applicants must submit 3 copies of their albums/DVDs. Please ensure that all are clearly labeled with the Artistes name, length of songs and contact information.
- Recording Artistes albums must have been produced between the periods of January 1st of the previous year and March 31st of the current year. Any recordings completed after March 31st will only be eligible for submission in the following year.
- It is understood that all Artistes/performers, composers/producers and attendees consent to the release of the use of their photos, biographies and names that may appear on any television, internet, radio, newspaper, magazines, billboards or in any videos for sale and all promotional materials.
- All materials submitted to the Awards will not be returned and become the property of the MAJA Awards (including and not limited to CDs, photos and video/dvds).
- Artistes/Performers not complying with these rules outlined by the MAJA Awards Organization will automatically be disqualified.
- Incomplete, inaccurate or misleading registration information may result in disqualification at any stage of the Canadian National Gospel Song Festival, Gospel Star and the Awards Presentations.
- DEADLINE: All information must be typed or printed clearly on the MAJA Award registration form provided online and sent to the MAJA Award National Office on or before March 31st, please ensure that you have completed the correct application form.
Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31st. Applications sent after March 31st will not be accepted.
- All recording or non-recording Artistes must submit a valid and clear photograph of the individual, group or choir. Pictures and/or CD's will not be returned.
- Applicant must provide church affiliation including name of Church, name of Pastor, Church address, telephone number and e-mail address with application.
AWARDS Definitions
The following are words which have been defined and will be used by the MAJA Awards Organization for the purpose of the running the Canadian National Gospel Song Festival & Awards Presentation.
Recording ARTISTE: one who has their own recorded album, CD or DVD released for commercial distribution through retail outlets or personal sales.
Non-Recording ARTISTE: one who has not recorded their own album, CD, DVD or video for commercial distribution through retail outlets or personal sales.
ARTISTE/Performer: recognized as an individual or collective who submits an entry to the MAJA Awards Recording or non-recording categories.
Soloist: a minimum and maximum of 1 individual
Vocalist: a person who sings
Duet: 2 individuals
Group: minimum 3 individuals; maximum 9 collective individuals
Choir: a minimum of 10 individuals who speak or sing collectively a given part of a musical composition.
Gospel: the message of the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ, the son of God
Instrumentalist: a person who plays an instrument of music, without the assistance and use of a vocalist.
Child Performer: a person between the ages of 7 and 15 years of age
Youth/Young Performer: a person between the ages of 16 and 21 years of age
Evaluation
Recording Nominees will be judged according to the following method:
• Quality of Recording
• Vocal Performance
• Musical Arrangement
• Artiste Creativity
• Media Response
• Public Response
• Online Votes
• Sales
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