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Rules
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Gospel Star
Eligibility
- The MAJA Award Canadian Gospel Star nomination is open to:
• Canadian Citizens
• Canadian Residents
- 2. All Artistes/Performers entering the MAJA 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).
- 3. The MAJA 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 & Young
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 years old and a maximum of 21 years old 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.
- 5. There is NO age limitation for ADULTS (21 years and over) entering the MAJA AWARDS.
- 6. Gospel Star nominations are for Non Recording Artistes ONLY. Individuals, Duets/Groups, Choirs or Children who have not recorded an album-Single or DVD. The exception being individuals who have previously recorded as part of a choir or group.
- There is NO registration
fee to participate in the MAJA AWARDS.
- 8. By submitting an application the Artistes/Performer agrees to abide by the rules of the MAJA Organization and - or its parent company, its Executives and the decisions of Judges. All artistes entering "Gospel Star" for Non-Recording Artistes must register for the Gospel Star Open Auditions. If you live within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), you must attend the Open Auditions. If you live outside of the GTA, submitting a demo will be sufficient as a substitute for your Open Audition. Those auditioning in person do not have to present demos.
- Demo Procedure: when submitting a demo it must consist of 2 short songs no longer than 3 minutes for each song (the first song on your demo will carry the most weight during the evaluations of the judges) 3 copies of your demo must be clearly labeled with the Artistes name, the length of the songs and contact information.
- All Gospel Star applicants will be asked to sing 1 song at the Gospel Star Open Audition (it is recommended that you have 2 songs prepared & they do not have to be original songs).
- All participants in all MAJA Awards categories must submit a valid and clear photograph of the individual, group or choir. Pictures, CD's or DVDs will not be returned.
- Applicants must provide church affiliation including name of Church, name of Pastor, Church address, telephone number and e-mail address with application.
Maja 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, Gospel Star & 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 an album, CD or DVD 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 & Canadian National Gospel Song Festival
Soloist: a minimum and maximum of 1 individual
Vocalist: a person who sings
Duet: 2 individuals
Group: minimum 3 individuals; maximum 9 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
Gospel Star (Non-Recording)
Nominees will be judged according to the following scheme:
Content
• Vocal Performance
• Artistic Creativity
Stage Presentation
Audience Response
• Online Votes
• Live Audience
Votes
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