Submit a Song to Up with People

Up with People seeks song submissons!

Up with People, the non-profit global educational organization, is currently seeking song submissions for its 2012 touring production, growing online music library, and emerging social media campaigns.

In existence since 1965, UWP is best known for the many original musical productions it has staged over 45 years. The UWP music library (available on iTunes or your favorite online music provider) includes over 300 original songs, in all popular musical styles.

Currently, UWP is seeking songs from around the world that communicate world events, social issues, the hopes and desires of the next generation, as well as the timeless messages that UWP has stood for since 1965, including understanding among nations, the power of youth, and the power of music.

Original songs in all popular music styles will be accepted for consideration. The majority of UWP songs are delivered in English, so songwriters should take this into account.

The UWP show committee will evaluate all submissions. Songs selected by the committee will become the property of Up with People. Songwriters of selected songs must be willing to collaborate with UWP on song structure and arrangement.

Directions for submitting entries:

Mail entry to:

Up with People Music
c/o 2012 Songs
6830 Broadway, Unit A
Denver, CO 80221 USA

Or email entry to: music@upwithpeople.org

Deadline for song submissions (to be considered for inclusion in the 2012 touring production): December 31, 2011.

Each entry must consist of:

  • Full name of Principal Songwriter
  • Principal writer contact email
  • Principal writer contact phone number
  • CD containing one (1) song only, five (5) minutes in length or less
  • Email submissions must have attached MP3 file, five (5) MB in size or less
  • Lyric sheet typed or printed (please include English translation if possible)
  • One song per entry. Mutiple submissions allowed, but each must be sent separately (either by mail or email)
  • Songs may have multiple co-writers, but a single writer must be designated as primary contact

2012 Up with People Song Submission Rules & Regulations:

1. Each song submitted must be contestant’s original work. Songs may not exceed five (5) minutes in length (or 5 MB if online submission). Songs may have mutiple co-writers, but please designate one name only as principal contact. Contestant may submit as many songs as he/she wants, but each entry requires a separate CD, or MP3 file, and lyric sheet. UWP is not responsible for late, lost, damaged, misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries. UWP is not responsible for faulty file uploads accompanying online entries.

2. This “Call For Entry” is open to all amateur and professional songwriters.

3. Song submissions will be evaluated by a select panel from the UWP Show Committee. The quality of performance and quality of recording will not be evaluated.

4. If a song is selected to appear in one of UWP’s many formats (touring production, online music library, social media campaigns, etc.) the composer will be notified by email and must sign and return an affidavit of eligibililty/recording rights/publicity release within 14 days of notification date. Failure to sign and return such affidavit within 14 days or provision of false/inaccurate information therein will result in immediate disqualification. Affidavits for winners under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Affidavits subject to verification by UWP and its agents. Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s names, likenesses, and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation.

5. If a song is selected, the composer(s) will share copyright with UWP. All composers will retain songwriter copyright with UWP becoming the “Publisher” of song selected and retaining all publishing copyrights. UWP will retain the right to use selected song as UWP sees fit.

6. If a song is selected, the composer(s) will agree to collaborate with UWP in all aspects of production, song structure, arrangement, and final recording.

7. All materials submitted (CD and lyrics) will not be returned.