Frequently Asked Questions

How many songs can I submit?

You can submit up to three (3) songs, but you’ll need to fill out an individual form for each song.

Do I need to be a US resident to enter the contest?

Do my lyrics need to be in English?

No, but we require lyrics in their original language and English translation text so that we can evaluate songs. Please include your lyrics in the description of your song in your streaming link.

Does my song need to include lyrics?

Yes, but they do not have to be sung/recorded along with your music. If you would prefer not to sing them, you may simply include your written lyrics with your submission.

Can I submit a song that has already been released?

No, we only accept songs that have never been released publicly on any major song streaming or download platform or as physical units.

In which format should I submit my song?

How do I upload my song to Soundcloud?

Please click these links to review instructions on how to upload your song to Soundcloud, make it private, and share a streaming link.

If my song is selected as the winning entry, how much time after FYR releases my song do I need to wait before I personally release the song?

If I am chosen as a finalist, what will I be required to submit?

If my song is selected as the winning entry, can I bring in my own team to help produce the song?

Once FYR begins production on your song, we only allow our production team to work with you.

If FYR selects my song as the winning entry, what are my rights to the song that I submitted?

The selected artist and any other writers on the selected composition retain 100% of publishing rights. Artists also retain 100% rights to the master recording. If FYR adds production to your master recording, you keep 100% of the copyright ownership. Selected artists will be required to allow FYR and its contest partners and collaborators to use the song for their purposes.

What does FYR have permission to do with the song(s) I submitted?

By submitting a contest entry, the artist grants to FYR a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-revocable, perpetual, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free license to (i) use, copy and store for backup and archival purposes, transmit, broadcast, distribute, reproduce, modify, adapt, translate, reformat, transcode, and otherwise create derivative works of, publicly perform, record, remix, and re-record the artist’s submission in any manner, in whole or in part, to incorporate the artist's submission into other works, and to exploit the submission as a song on an upcoming FYR release, in any format or medium now known or later developed (collectively, the “Uses”) and (ii) use the artist’s name, likeness, voice, city, and state of residence, and other personal information supplied by the artist to identify the submission in the Uses and for future publicity and advertising purposes without compensation. Upon FYR’s request, the artist will provide FYR written consent to such use.

What do the winners receive?

First Place:

Free production support from Future Youth Records, featuring Jesse Colin Young as a co-producer
Free promotional support
Free song distribution
One (1) Taylor 417e-R Acoustic-electric Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst (valued at $2,999)
One (1) Taylor Watch (valued at $459)

Second Place:

Third Place:

Will FYR notify me if I haven’t been selected?

Because we receive a high volume of submissions, we cannot notify every person who sends us their song about our decision or provide feedback. We will only contact you if you are selected as a finalist, which will happen in August 2024.

Do you accept a cappella or instrumental submissions?

For this contest, we are accepting instrumental submissions, and you may submit your song without a vocal performance as long as you submit your lyrics.

Will I be paid if my song is chosen for release?

No, you will receive professional production support, marketing, and promotion for your song at no cost, and prizes.

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