2/01/2018

Music Video Submission And Independent Music Awards

By Christopher Allen


Whether desiring to enter a contest, or simply desiring to share with family and friends, a number of artists are now putting work online. Now that anyone can provide a music video submission to a number of websites, it is easier than ever before for artists to get noticed. One way independent artists and bands can be sure this is the case, is by submitting work to the 9th annual Independent Music Awards.

The best of the best can now submit entries to the 9th Annual Independent Music Awards also known as IMA. With a stellar line-up of judges, including Pete Wentz, Mark Hoppus, M. War, Zooey Deschanel, Aimee Mann and Tom Waits, there is a good chance that top talent will no doubt get noticed, whether or not winning an award. Besides, few people can say that one has work which has been viewed by such outstanding artists in the field.

With all the clutter on the airwaves and the Internet, it is often hard to get the attention of promoters and studios. As such, independent artists and labels around the world now submit to the IMA on an annual basis. The awards are currently accepting submissions on the IMA website. Before submitting, it is important to review all submissions to assure visual clarity and sound quality. For, unless an entry has clear picture and sound, it will most likely be rejected upon receipt.

There are a number of different genres to which artists can submit work on the IMA website. While most are related to album, song and vocals, there are also categories for album designers, lyricists, singer-songwriters and video producers. Whereas, for the first time, artists can enter longer format videos which include more than one song.

For those only wanting to submit a video to share online outside the IMA website, there are several sites which now allow individual submissions. These sites range from BET to YouTube and beyond. Whether submitting a single video, or an entire live show, there are many sites which welcome these submissions.

Earning an IMA can often assist artists in building a successful career. For, the organization promotes winners and nominees to over fifty million fans on an annual basis. In addition, work by these artists are often submitted to online broadcast media, industry gatekeepers, talent buyers, programmers and music supervisors.

Promoters, The Planetary Group and HIP Video Promo, also work to assist artists in becoming more well known. For, each of these groups has access to performance opportunities, distribution and promotion. As such, those submitting work often have a better chance of building a fan base while possibly gaining support when it comes to booking shows and working in a studio.

Ultimately, by submitting to more than 50 different genres and design categories through this resource, self-identified talent and independent labels have a chance to be seen and heard. For, even political motivated bands can submit a video for entry in the Social Action Song category. Whereas, artists can also submit to genres including Cover Song, Love Song, Concept Album, Music Video, Gig Poster, Merchandise Packaging, Eclectic Album, Live Album and many others. More information on submissions and genres can be found on the IMA website.




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