OFFICAL ENTRY FORM RULES: 

You can enter only one song per application by submitting an MP3, 
or a link to stream the song or video per application form. If you are submitting more than one song, please submit a separate form for each song submitted. We are interested in the song, not the video quality or performance.

Lyrics and audio must be included in submission via online form below or email to songwriter@bmhof.org
                 
Song must be totally original.
                 
Entrants can be solo artists, duos or groups with all contact information along with age (fill out at bottom).
                 
Deadlines for all entries (official form along with MP3 and lyrics) will 
be accepted for the 2024 Scholarship must be received by:
Midnight, August 31, 2024.

Finalists will be chosen by a committee comprised of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame members. Songs are judged equally on originality, lyrics, melody and composition. Quality of performance and production of entry will not be considered.
                 
Finalists will be notified by mail/email or phone call and must sign and return an affidavit confirming that finalist’s song is original and he/she holds rights to the song.
                 
Entry constitutes permission to use finalists’ and/or recipient’s names, likeness and voices for future publicity and advertising purposes without additional compensation.

Parental consent will be needed if recipient is under 18 years of age. 

Two deserving recipients will receive award packages that include: 

Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Recognition: 
Winning entries will be featured on the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Website and Facebook Page 

Performance Opportunities: 
Involvement at Buffalo Music Hall of Fame concert events 

Professional Bookings:  
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee and professional concert promoter Eddie Tice will work with winners to schedule performances at local venues/music events 

Workshop: 
Free enrollment in Three2GoMusic Alliance Business of Music Workshop Cash Prize: 2 - $500 cash awards will be distributed to winners in each of 2 categories – Single/Solo and Ensemble/Band 

Who is eligible: 
Individuals age 13-18 and 19-23

Deadline: 
All entries (official form along with MP3 and lyrics) must be submitted below OR emailed to songwriter@bmhof.org by August 31, 2024.

Songs will be judged equally on originality, lyrics, melody, and composition. Finalists will be chosen by a committee comprised of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Board Members and Inductees.