Make the Lineup: Contest Rules

To ensure fairness and highlight authentic talent, please carefully review the following contest rules:

1. ELIGIBILITY

• Open to solo artists only, either instrumentalists or vocalists.

• Participants must be 18 years or older.

2. PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES

• Submissions must be live performances — no pre-recorded or studio-produced tracks.

• Video entries must clearly feature the contestant performing, no heavy post-production editing.

3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• Entry Fee: $125 per submission.

• Deadline: November 30, 2024 – Late entries will not be accepted.

• Videos must be submitted in MP4 or MOV format and no longer than 5 minutes.

4. VOTING PROCESS

• All accepted entries will be posted online for public voting.

• Participants are encouraged to promote their videos to gather votes.

• Voting Period: December 1, 2024- December 31,2024

5. WINNER SELECTION

• The artist with the highest number of public votes will earn a spot in the official Aloha Jazz Fest

• Winner will receive round trip flight and 2 night hotel accommodations at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki Beach, provided by the Aloha Jazz Festival.

• The festival organizers reserve the right to verify votes and disqualify participants if fraudulent voting practices are detected.

6. PERFORMANCE AT THE FESTIVAL

• Winning artist must be available to perform live at the Aloha Jazz Festival, taking place August 21-25, 2025 in Hawaii.

7. CODE OF CONDUCT

• Entries must align with the festival’s values of respect and inclusivity.

• Offensive or inappropriate content will lead to disqualification.

8. LEGAL

• By submitting an entry, participants grant the Aloha Jazz Festival the right to use their content for promotional purposes.

• Entry fees are non-refundable.

Are you ready to “Make the Lineup”? Submit your video today and let the world hear your talent!