COMPETITION RULES & REGULATIONS:
 

Entering the Competition UNSUNG HEROES, VOL II: The 2nd Annual
 

Click the button that states Enter Competition at the top of this page or the main Unsung Heroes, Vol II and fill out the submission form.  You'll receive an automated email once completed with your unique ID number.  You'll need this number moving forward.  Once you enter, The Music Room will be calling you to coordinate.  Contestants need to attach a video and bio (for promo) in the submission form whether it's a home-made cell phone video showcasing your vocals, a professionally produced video or anything in between.

 

To enter this competition, one video submission per applicant is required to qualify.  To enter and compete for the $20,000 1st Place Prize, $5000 Runner-Up Prize (and other prizes listed), there is a $50 non-refundable fee.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS:

 

• Q.  What are we looking for in the video that you submit?  A.  An example of your best vocals as showcased in a video containing one song (of your choice) or just enough of a song for us to make a determination of qualification.  Again, the video does not have to be professionally produced as long as the quality is good enough to be viewed (i.e. phone quality or better).  Although there are no restrictions on the length of your song, you may only submit one song to be viewed.
   

• Q.  Does it matter what genre and/or style of music I choose to sing in my video?  A.  No. It's your choice.  The genre and/or style of music you choose will not matter in the video.  You should only be concerned about whether the song best showcases your vocal abilities.
   

• Q.  I'm a singer but also play an instrument.  Can I play my instrument in this competition?  A.  Yes, we encourage those who play an instrument.  Further, contestants are allowed two accompanists to compliment their performance throughout the entire competition should they choose to do so.  Accompanists can play any instrument of their choice.  Keep in mind, you will always be judged as an individual only, and not as a group.
   

• Q.  Is this competition gender-specific?  A.  No, all may apply.
   

• Q.  Is this competition open to anyone living in the United States?  A.  Yes.  Make sure you understand that you need to preform on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.
   

• Q.  If I can't make a particular date due to a scheduling conflict can I perform via Zoom on The Music Room's  theater screen?  A. Yes, contestants can choose to Zoom their performances (approved on a case by case basis) during the actual competition.  However, we caution this, as a live performance will convey better than Zoom.
   

• Q.  Is there anything that would make me ineligible to enter the competition?  A.  Yes, (a) if you are signed by any major label or direct subsidiary; (b) if you have won or placed in the Top Ten as a finalist in any nationally or internationally televised vocal competition including but not limited to The Voice, American Idol, America's Got Talent, or any subsidiary thereof; (c) if your participation would create impropriety or the appearance of impropriety; (d) any person associated in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of The Music Room or any variation thereof; (e) any sponsor of the contest or its advertising agencies; or (f) any person or entity supplying goods, services or prizes to the competition.  In addition, The Music Room' reserves the right to render ineligible any person that it determines, at its sole discretion; anyone sufficiently connected with the production, administration, judging, or distribution of the competition such that his or her participation in the competition could create the appearance of impropriety.  The foregoing eligibility requirements may be amended, revised or changed at any time and in any fashion at The Music Room's sole discretion.
   

• Q.  What are the judges looking for in my performance?  How am I judged?  A.
   

  • Vocal Technique – Tone quality, breathing, intonation, diction, articulation

  • Song Choices – Regardless of any surprises that the The Music Room  allows into the competition, the song you choose is critically important 

  • Performance – How well you, as the performer are able to express the meaning and mood of the song you choose

  • Stage Presence – Music selection, effective use of the stage and performance area, mic etiquette

  • Engagement – How well you engage yourself with the audience

  • Overall Presentation – How well you present yourself as an artist,  "Dress to Impress"! You are performing for thousands, if not tens of thousands of people via Live Stream and a physical audience at the venue.​

  • Anything else the judges deem necessary and recognize as a tool or asset for a contestant to be able to compete in the music business
     

• Q.  What are we ultimately looking for in the Top 5 winners of this competition?  A.  Artists with the talent, the ambition and the drive to succeed in the music business.  To further your career by using this competition and all of its power of exposure, the prowess of its affiliates and associates, and its overall network as a springboard to elevating your career and taking it to the next level.
   

• Q.  Who will be judging my performances throughout the competition?  A.  The judges will be comprised of a panel of prominent figures in the music industry as well as a cast of rotating celebrity judges as the competition progresses.
   

• Q.  How will I be updated on dates, times, whether I qualified for the competition or if I am moving forward in the competition?  A.  Contestants will be notified by the email and phone number you provide in the submission form.
   

• Q.  What are some other benefits to entering this competition?  A.  (a) All performances will be Live Streamed from The Music Room to hundreds of thousands of viewers across the country and Internationally throughout the course of this competition.  The exposure you will receive as a contestant of an "Unsung Heroes" competition is immeasurable.  (b) Social Media exposure.  (c) New relationships, networking and other contacts in the music business.  (d) Educational Q&A sessions and tips and tricks from top industry notables (artists, performers, radio personalities, promoters, publicists, record execs, engineers, etc.) via Zoom on The Music Room's Theater Screen during intermissions on nights of performances.

 

​KEEP IN MIND, THERE ARE NO LOSERS IN THE COMPETITION.  IF YOU ARE CUT EARLY IN THE COMPETITION, YOU (THE CONTESTANT) STILL HAVE GENERAL ADMISSION ACCESS (PLUS ONE GUEST) TO ANY SHOW, ANY DAY OF THE WEEK AT THE MUSIC ROOM  FROM THE DATE OF ENTRY THROUGH THE END OF THE COMPETITION.  THIS IS A VALUE OF $25 TO $100 DEPENDING UPON ON THE ACT!
 

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Dates for the competition of UNSUNG HEROES, VOL II: The 2nd Annual Unsung Heroes Vocal Competition

 

On-site competitions will take place on the following dates with nightly registration between 5-6:30pm.  Performances are scheduled to begin at 7pm on competition nights.​  The entire competition will be broken down into SIX GROUPS (i.e. This should be looked at as Six Mini-Competitions).  Each Group will compete (collectively) for 8 nights.  The Top 5 contestants from each Group will qualify to move on and compete in the finals for a First Place Prize of $20,000 (and other prizes), a 2nd Place (Runner Up) Prize of $5,000, and other prizes all furnished by the Sponsors of the UNSUNG HEROES, VOL II: The 2nd Annual.​

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GROUP 1
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• Tuesday, November 15

• Wednesday, November 16

• Tuesday, November 22

• Tuesday, November 29

• Tuesday, December 6

• Tuesday, December 13

• Tuesday, December 20

• Tuesday, December 27

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 1 will move on to compete in the finals!​
 

GROUP 2

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• Dates To Be Announced

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 2 will move on to compete in the finals!

GROUP 3
 

• Dates To Be Announced

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 3 will move on to compete in the finals!
 

GROUP 4
 

• Dates To Be Announced

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 4 will move on to compete in the finals!
 

GROUP 5
 

• Dates To Be Announced

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 5 will move on to compete in the finals!
 

GROUP 6

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• Dates To Be Announced

The Top 5 Contestants from Group 6 will move on to compete in the finals!

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FINALS

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• Dates To be Announced

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The Music Room reserves the right to change or modify any date throughout the duration of this competition due to weather or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.  The nights of the competition are scheduled primarily between the hours of 7pm to 11pm.  However, contestants will be notified well in advance of any alternative dates or date changes within the competition that may or may not occur.  The Music Room also reserves the right to change or modify any aspect of the competition, at any time and for any reason at its sole discretion.

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DO NOT WAIT to register and ENTER TO WIN the UNSUNG HEROES, VOL II: The 2nd Annual Unsung Heroes Competition!