Protest Songs for A Better World

Now Accepting Submissions

Frequently Asked Questions

Please read all the questions and answers below. If you still can’t find the answer, then write to [email protected] with the heading of ‘NEED MORE INFO’

We are running about one week behind in responding to our emails, so below are the responses to frequently asked questions:

Q - HOW CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE?

A - Details are on our website www.ABetterWorld.ca

Q – THE SONG I WANT TO SUBMIT IS NOT IN MY EPK. HOW CAN I SUBMIT IT?

A – You CAN send a song which is NOT in your EPK.  After hitting the ‘SUBMIT’ button, simple instructions are supplied to upload a new tune directly to us.

Q – I AM NOT A MEMBER OF SONICBIDS. HOW CAN I APPLY?

A – Submissions are accepted online ONLY though Sonicbids.  You can apply for a 30 day free trial for Sonicbids, to evaluate the benefits, and then decide to submit. For a 30 Free Trial, go to Sonicbids. Note membership must be valid till submission date is closed. (Date listed on website) (As a startup non profit-organization we don’t maintain resources to receive packages, catalogue, track, acknowledge, maintain status of, forward to judges, follow-up, and more – all of these services are supplied by Sonicbids)

Q – WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS FOR SUBMISSIONS?

A – Submissions ARE NOT accepted via mail.  Submissions are accepted online only though Sonicbids.  

Q – CAN I SEND AN MP3? OR OTHER FORMAT? WHAT FORMAT IS REQUIRED FOR AN EPK?

A – Don’t Know. Address technical questions directly to Sonicbids at [email protected]  , or visit their website at www.sonicbids.com for more info.

Q - CAN YOU LISTEN TO A TUNE ON MY WEBSITE? OR LISTEN TO THE TUNE ATTACHED TO AN EMAIL?  AND LET ME KNOW IF I SHOULD SUBMIT IT? or LET ME KNOW IF IT'S WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?

A – We can only listen to submitted music. (it’s not appropriate for us to offer coaching or feedback prior to a submission)

Q – IS IT OK IF THE TUNE IS NOT RECORDED YET?

A – Then how can you submit it?

Q – CAN I SUBMIT A TUNE WRITTEN BY SOMEONE ELSE?

A – Anyone can submit a tune. However, only the author can offer written permission to use the tune.

Q – I HAVE A DEMO OF THE TUNE, WHICH IS VERY ROUGH, NOT MASTERED, OR NOT THE FINAL MIX. CAN I SEND YOU THE FINAL VERSION LATER?

A – Please send in the best product available, as each tune will only be evaluated once.

Q – ‘I'M LISTED ON THE TOP 30 CHARTS’ or ‘MY BAND WON A JUNO’ - HOW CAN I SUBMIT WITHOUT THE SUBMISSION FEE?

A – No can do.

Q – HOW CAN I SEND A MESSAGE TO THE JUDGES TO EXPLAIN SOMETHING ABOUT MY SONG?

A – The song is the message, and will be the sole means of evaluation.

Thanks again by your great interest in our quest to make the world a better place through artistic expression.  www.abetterworld.ca