Saddlestone Inc. Song Contest Rules

RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Each song submitted must be the contestant's original work. Songs may not exceed five (5) minutes in length. Songs previously recorded and released on a major record label in any country are ineligible. Songs may have multiple co-writers. Contestant may submit as many songs in as many categories as he/she wishes. Each entry requires a separate entrance fee. Fee may be paid online to Paypal. Entrants may also submit fee by cheque or money order payable to Saddlestone Inc. All fees are to be submitted in U.S Funds. The entrance fee is non-refundable. Saddlestone Inc. is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.

SUBMISSIONS

Songs may be submitted by sending "One Single" MP3 per email to

Email: saddlestone@shaw.ca
or by mailing a CD or Cassette to:

Saddlestone Inc. Song Contest
556 Amess St.,
New Westminster, BC
V3L 4A9 CANADA

CDs and cassettes will not be returned. By signing and submitting the entry form, contestant confirms that the contestant's song is his/her original work and he/she holds all rights to the song.

2. All entries must be postmarked no later than Dec 31 2006.

3. Winners will be chosen by a select panel of judges comprised of publishers, producers, and other music industry professionals. Songs are judged equally on originality, lyrics, and composition. Quality of performance and production will not effect the eligibility of the entry. Songs will be judged only in the category in which they are entered.

4. Prizes: Prizes will be awarded jointly to all authors of any song. Division of prizes is the responsibility of the winners. Void where prohibited. All federal, state, provincial and local laws & regulations apply.

Prizes are as follows:

3 GRAND PRIZES

***Three Grand Prize winners will have their songs professional recorded and released by a professional recording Artist and distributed internationally to 700 physical radio stations, 40 A&R Managers & Industry Professionals, 20 Trade Magazines, 100 Internet radio stations

***3 Second Prize Winners - Songs professionally demoed for songwriters

***3 Third Prize Winners - Publishing contracts offered

***Honorable Mention winners 10 in each category

5. Contestants will retain full rights to all work submitted to the song contest.

6. Winners will be determined by Feb 14, 2007 . Winners will be notified by phone and/or email.

7. Entrants acknowledge their permission is given to Saddlestone Inc. to use winners' names, likeness', and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

Email: saddlestone@shaw.ca