Are you a woman hip hop artist ready to make waves on an international stage? Soundroutes invites you to showcase your talent and passion for hip hop in our upcoming contest, where you’ll have the chance to shine among peers and industry professionals.
You can apply here https://forms.gle/DRtedtqjpQzcpxWM6 from May 22nd 2024 to December 15th 2024.
The results will be in October 2024.
What We Offer:
- Opportunities for collaboration and skill development
- Access to an online course on the music industry.
- Participation in international bootcamps.
- Utilization of a collaborative digital platform.
- A 4-dates-tour in the four countries involved in the project for two exceptional women in hip hop, selected through an international call for artists.
- The opportunity of being part of a collaborative music album including the artists involved in the project and their new creations.
Who Should Apply:
We’re on the lookout for talented female hip hop artists who bring a unique perspective to the scene. If you’re passionate about using your music as a platform for social justice and amplifying the voices of women in hip hop, we want to connect with you. Our mission extends beyond just music – we’re dedicated to fostering international collaboration, promoting audience development, and advocating for sustainability and social justice. Join us in shaping the future of hip hop and making a meaningful impact through your artistry.
Why You Should Participate:
Soundroutes offers a platform to bridge cultural divides, promote inclusion, and provide a springboard for young talent. By participating, you’ll not only elevate your career but also contribute to vital conversations around social and climate justice, and gender equality.
How to Apply:
Submit your application here https://forms.gle/DRtedtqjpQzcpxWM6 by Decembre 15th 2024. Each application must fill in the online form with the name of the artist, the title of the song, a brief description/dossier, a complete artistic profile, two photographs, two video links, lyrics of the songs with english translations.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement driving social impact through hip hop culture. Join Soundroutes in shaping the future of the hip hop industry and fostering a more inclusive society.
RULES
The following rules correspond to the call for artists who want to participate in the concerts/showcases that will take place within the SoundRoutes project
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS
The call for artists will be open from May 1st, 2024, to Decembre 15th 2024, both included.
This call is aimed exclusively at women rappers living in Europe.
Each application must fill in the online form including:
- The name of the artist
- Link to a songs
- A brief description of the song
- Lyrics of the song
- If not in english, translation of the lyrics
- An artistic bio
- A video links
Registration must be formalized using the FORM available on the website www.soundroutes.eu. Incomplete forms or forms submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
JURY
The winning artists will be chosen by a jury made up of four people, chosen within the 4 partners of the project. The jurors names will be made public in the next few months.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
The originality, quality, and viability of each proposal will be assessed. Likewise, care will be taken to ensure that the final selection represents the greatest stylistic diversity possible. The lyrics of the songs should deliver the Sondroutes social and civic messages: antiracism, care for the environment, gender equality.
The jury will not select more than one proposal led by the same person.
The selected proposals (maximum 2) will be made public on Soundroutes and partners social media channels and by private communication with the winners.
CONDITIONS
The selected artists will receive the chance to showcase their repertoire in at least 2 locations where Soundroutes partners are based: Rome, Gent, Seville, Chios Island. A 500 Euro fee per concert will be recognized and all the expenses will be covered. (accommodation, travels, dinner on the night of the concert, and technical requirements).
By entering this contest, artists are confirming that they own the rights to all material entered and their availability to perform in Europe.
The selected artists authorize the video recording and taking of photographs of their performances for the use of the organization and the media present at the event. This material may be used to promote Soundroutes projects in different formats (web, publicity, hand programs…) in this and the following editions.
Registration for this call for entries implies the acceptance of its rules.