Contest Format and Rules

• The Next Wedding Classic (TNWC) song contest is open to songwriters, lyricists and composers who have not earned over $5,000 in songwriting royalties during the past calendar year. Entries must be written or co-written by entrant. All entries submitted must be original songs and shall not infringe any copyrights or any other rights of any third parties. Songs may have multiple co-writers, but only one name should be designated on the entry form. Entrant shall, by entering, indemnify and hold TNWC harmless from and against any claims inconsistent with the foregoing.

• Entrants may submit up to three (3) original recorded songs online to be considered for the contest. MP3 file format required. Songs lyrics and songwriter credits must be included. Lyrics must be in English and should be of a theme that relates to wedding ceremony, reception, party, or dance. TNWC does not give feedback or critique to entrants.

• Preliminary screening of all entries for lyrics, melody, composition, originality, and performance will be done by TNWC. Thirty (30) entries will be accepted and placed in one of three weekly semi-finals. Each semi-final will include ten (10) songs. Deadline for song entries is May 28, 2011.

• The semi-finals will be held the consecutive weeks of May 29, June 5, and June 12, 2011. The three (3) songs receiving the most online votes in each weekly semi-final plus one additional wild card entry, chosen by TNWC, will advance to the final, to be held beginning June 19, 2010, and running through midnight June, 28 2011. In the final, online votes will count for 75% of the judging, while TNWC judges' votes will count for 25%. The three finalists receiving the most votes will be declared first, second and third place winners and be announced June 29, 2010. TNWC will use its best efforts to announce the winners at the designated time, but will not be held liable for any unforeseen delays. Note: Voters will be limited to one ballot per week.