I'm not sure when the contests will start, that (i think) is up to the 'official'
smile But, it might be a good idea to start thinking about this stuff
Contest details:
Contest number 1 involves: Recording a piece (one minute and 30 seconds long) of music and putting it up on UG (www.ultimate-guitar.com) or some kind or file sharing website (http://tinyfile.com/).
The song can include lyrics, instruments, monologs or anything.
One simple way to record a quick track is by using any of
these programs. This program is free and runs and both mac and windows (not sure about linux or other set-ups). Simply attach a mic into the 'line-in' of your computer, go to the soun options and make sure your computer is responding to the mic as a recording attribute. Go into audactiy and press record.
Audacity also has midi options so that you can add anything you reckon is missing in your song (except live stuff).
1st Place: Gold (3/4 of what is put in by entries)
2nd Place: Gold (remaing 1/4 of entry fees)
3rd Place: a medal or some other kind of fun little item thingy
razz Contest number 2 involves: Writing the lyrics to a song. You must explain what the lyrics mean to you, and why you chose them, why they work well and why they are all 'round good.
The best lyrics will be judged by the guild.
1st Place: Gold (3/4 of what is put in by entries)
2nd Place: Gold (remaing 1/4 of entry fees)
3rd Place: a medal or some other kind of fun little item thingy
razz Conditions:All work must be original and NOT stolen. All work must be easily accessable by ALL guid members without having to sign up to some dumb website or having to download a program to play the song.