PARTICIPATION
How do I or my band participate in the Awards?
See the Nomination page for the 3 ways to participate in the Awards.
Do I or my band have to live in Orange County to be nominated?
Yes, if you are a solo artist you must currently live in Orange County. If you are a band, the majority of your members must currently live in Orange County. For example, if you are a 4 piec band, 3 of you members must live in OC.
Do I need to Send in a CD to be considered for nomination in any of these categories?
No, see the Nomination page Although, for 2 of the 21 categories, Best Live Acoustic and Best Live band you do submit your / your group’s info and direct us to a website – like Facebook– where we can listen to your music.
ACADEMY
What is the Academy?
The OC Music Awards Academy is made up of music journalists, radio djs, promoters, booking agents, venue owners, and fellow industry professionals involved in the local music scene, whose members nominate artists in the Academy-Nominated categories of the Awards.
Academy Members – click here to see full list
How do the Academy Members choose which artists to nominate?
They nominate artists who they feel are the best, based on their personal knowledge of the local music scene.
The Academy does not receive or take submitted music and does not vote based on submitted music as this would limit the potential nominees to only those who submit music. With a broad group of individuals making up the Academy the nominations are a true reflection of the entire OC music scene.
SHOWCASE SERIES
How are the showcases performers selected?
Once your submission is received your music is listened to we book you for either the Best Live Acoustic showcases or the Best Live Band Showcases. Artists are booked for showcases solely on their skill level.
What is the submission deadline for the Showcase Series?
October 31, 2011
How are the finalists / nominees judged in the Showcase Series for Best Live Acoustic and Best Live Band?
A consistent panel of judges who attend all showcases score each performer by this set of criteria:
- Musicianship (how well can they play & play together)
- Originality
- Song Composition (how good are the songs)
- Stage Presence
- Crowd Participation
- Overall Performance
Each criteria is scored 1 through 10 with the final score being a total of all individual criteria scores.
PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD
What is the online voting deadline for the People’s Choice Award?
February 15, 2012
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
How should I submit my music video?
All submissions must be in the form of a YouTube link. Click here to submit online with a YouTube link to your music video.
Who is recognized for Best Music Video?
The band or artist along with the director and producer of the music video.
What is the deadline for submission for Best Music Video?
October 31, 2011
BEST YOUTH ARTISTS
What is the age limit?
Bands must have a majority of their members under 16 years old or turning 16 in 2011. Solo artists must be under 16 years old or turn 16 in 2011.
NOMINEE AND WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT
When are the nominees announced?
- Nominees for the 21 Academy nominated Awards will be announced in December 2011
- Nominees for the People’s Choice Award will be announced on or by February, 15 2012
- Nominees / finalists for the Showcase Series categories Best Live Band and Best Live Acoustic with be announced on or by February 15, 2011
When will the winners be announced?
The Winners for Best Live Acoustic and Best Live Band will be announced on the evening of their finals February 24 and February 25, respectively.
All other category winners will be announced on the Awards night March 3, 2012 at the Grove of Anaheim.
ADDITIONAL INFO
Are tribute bands eligible?
Currently we do not have a tribute band category and we request that all artists have original material if submitting for the Showcase Series.
What year were the OC Music Awards founded?
2002
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