Compose your way to $10k IN Indiana. The Indiana Destination Development Foundation (IDDF) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch invite musicians to capture the fun and excitement of our state in the form of a musical jingle and win $10,000.
“Indiana is a state full of creativity, and we are thrilled to invite musicians to showcase their talents,” said Lt. Gov. Crouch, chair of IDDF. “This contest is a unique way to celebrate Indiana while highlighting the excitement of all that our state has to offer.”
All contestants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or native of Indiana or a graduate of an Indiana institution of higher learning. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 4, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET. Individual musicians may submit only one jingle, however, an individual musician may also be part of an ensemble submission. Companies are not eligible to submit. The selected winner will be notified and receive $10,000.
“We are excited to tap into Indiana’s rich musical talent with this contest and give Indiana musicians a chance to compose the spirit of our state,” said Elaine Bedel, Secretary and CEO of IDDC. “Capturing the essence of Indiana is no small task and we are looking forward to hearing how Indiana’s artists use their creativity to bring lyrics to life in a jingle.”
Selection Process and Criteria
All submissions will be reviewed by a panel. The panel will select the finalist based on the extent to which the jingle meets the following criteria:
- Reflects core pillars of the IN Indiana brand – Review the Free Campaign Kits!
- Creative quality (e.g., musical composition, use of lyrics)
- Versatility (jingle is suitable for multi-platform use)
- Originality
No copyrighted music or lyrics, AI-written music or lyrics, libelous or defamatory lyrics, or parodies will be accepted.
A good jingle submission includes the phrase “IN Indiana”, is catchy and adaptable and portrays the state in a positive, creative light. The tone of the jingle should always be informative, inviting, and inclusive, while injecting neighborly wit that keeps it fun and engaging.
Winner Notification
The winner will be notified no later than Dec. 6, 2024 and will receive a prize of $10,000.
How to Submit
Musicians wishing to respond to this call for jingle entries should:
- Read and accept the Contest Rules and Regulations.
- Visit the brand campaign website to learn more about the IN Indiana brand.
- Musicians ready to submit a jingle should visit SoundCloud or YouTube to upload the jingle. Submissions can only be 30 seconds in length and will be accepted in WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, and MP3 formats only.
- Fill out the form here!
For questions, contact: Information@IDDC.IN.gov
Miscellaneous
- The winner acknowledges that they will supply music and vocal tracks separately.
- IDDF shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all submissions, unless and until IDDF releases its rights to the submission back to the contestant. Contestants are given full rights to their submissions if they are not chosen as the winner.
- The winner gives up all rights to and interest in the music and lyrics of the winning submission.
- Contestants shall not share their submissions anywhere (web, social media etc.), nor make any use of their submissions, nor any part of their submissions, or a variation of their submissions, until they receive notice that IDDF’s rights to their submission are released.
- Contest Rules and Regulations
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