How To Enter

Call for submissions

The third annual Madison Hip-Hop Awards will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Barrymore Theater! This awards show seeks to focus on the Madison-area urban arts scene. We will recognize the best performers (rappers, singers, groups, soloists), DJs, promoters, producers, spoken word artists, dancers, and fan of the year.

We would love for you to submit your material to be considered for an award!
Artists of ALL AGES are encouraged to submit their material. Please read the criteria for submission below and email the requested information and/or any questions to madisonhiphopawards@gmail.com .

Submissions will be accepted until August 15, 2012. All listed categories are SELF-SUBMISSION, i.e. if you do not submit your material, you will not be considered for an award. Someone may submit on your behalf, however, they must provide the required information. There will be two rounds of online voting: the first round will determine the nominees for each category, and the second round will determine the winners!

Thank you and good luck!

Criteria for Submissions
1. MCs/singers/groups/soloists/bands (Hip-Hop and R&B):
a. You must submit an Electronic Press Kit (EPK, include link). If you do not have an electronic press kit, there are a number of free websites you can use to set one up.
b. You must have an online presence (e.g. MySpace, Facebook, ReverbNation, etc., include link(s))
c. You must have done at least one live performance in the Madison area (e.g. house parties, churches, clubs, etc., please list dates and locations) since August 1, 2011.
d. You must have at least one mixed and mastered song (Send link, DO NOT SEND mp3 files).
**Please also list albums/mixtapes/collabs/videos you would like considered (released after August 1, 2012).

2. DJs
a. You must submit an Electronic Press Kit (EPK, include link). If you do not have an electronic press kit, there are a number of free websites you can use to set one up.
b. You must have an online presence (e.g. MySpace, Facebook, ReverbNation, etc., include link(s))
c. You must have done at least one live performance in the Madison area (e.g. house parties, churches, clubs, etc., please list dates and locations) since August 1, 2011.
**Please also list albums/mixtapes/collabs you would like considered for awards (released after August 1, 2011).

3. Radio Personality – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) describing your work with Madison-area radio related to Hip-Hop, highlighting work since August 1, 2011.

4. Spoken Word Artists – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) highlighting at least three events where you have performed since August 1, 2011 and an mp3 of your work.

5. Dancers (solo and groups) – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) describing at least three events where you have performed with the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene since August 1, 2011 and a video showcasing your skills.

7. Promoters – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) highlighting at least three major events (include dates) in the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene since August 1, 2011.

8. Producers – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) describing your work in the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene, highlighting work since August 1, 2011 and a “highlight reel” in mp3 format no more than 5 minutes showcasing your best beats.

9. Studio Engineers – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) describing your work in the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene, highlighting work since August 1, 2011 and a “highlight reel” in mp3 format showcasing your best work.

11. Photographers – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) highlighting your work with at least three events in the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene since August 1, 2011, and three of your best shots.

12. Videographers – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) highlighting your work in the Madison-area Hip-Hop scene and a link to your best video released after August 1, 2011.

13. Fan of the Year – you must submit a brief bio (no more than 300 words) including an explanation of why you believe you deserve this award.

13. Album/Mixtape/Video/Collab/Song of the Year – the primary artist must have done at least one live performances in the Madison area (e.g. house parties, churches, clubs, etc., please list dates and locations) since August 1, 2011. Please submit a link and credits with your submission.

**50% of the proceeds from the 2012 Madison Hip-Hop Awards will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Dane County and 50% will go to support Urban Community Arts Network programming. For more information, please visit our website: http://madisonhiphopawards.com, like our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/madisonhiphopawards, and follow us on Twitter @MadtownHipHop http://twitter.com/#!/madtownhiphop.**