1. ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be between 18 – 25 years of age and residents of the USA.
Irdor, Inc. d/b/a Rodri Entertainment Group, (“Producer”), its employees, parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, sponsor’s, advertising/promotion agencies, and the immediate family members of each of the foregoing are not eligible.
By providing this submission, Applicants represent that they are 18-25 years of age or older, are a resident of the USA, and are not a member of any group referenced above. In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of an Applicant, the submission will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address used to enter the Contest who will be determined as the natural person who is assigned to the e-mail address by an Internet service provider. Neither Producer nor any of its affiliates are liable for any disputes between collaborators related to a submission.
2.ENTRY
Contest begins approximately 12:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time (“PST”) on 4/18/23 (the “Promotion Period”). To enter, submit a video of you that includes the following;
A. Perform a 2:30 minute Mariachi song in Spanish. You may use a track or accompany yourself if you play an instrument. Upload performance in link.
B. On the entry form briefly tell us of your relationship with the mariachi music genre and your music goals.
Upload your video at www.mariachiusa.com/talent-search entry link. You must fill out the application in full. Incomplete entries will not be accepted.
There is a limit of one video per Applicant that can be submitted in the Contest. By entering and participating in the Contest, you agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the judges. All videos must be received by 11:59:59 p.m. PST on 05/19/23.
The Producer and its agencies are not responsible for entries that are not received due to technical/transmission difficulties, or for late, incomplete, or misdirected entries.
Recordings that are lewd, obscene, profane, pornographic, disparaging, indecent, or which depict competitive products, or dangerous situations, or which are otherwise deemed inappropriate by Producer, in its sole discretion, will be disqualified.
3. JUDGING AND SELECTION OF WINNERS
Entries will be judged by the 3 member judging panel whose decisions are final and binding in all matters. Judges’ bios and judging criteria are listed at www.mariachiusa.com/talent-search. A total of 200 entries will be accepted.
Judging Criteria
1. VOCAL (50%)
Vocal Technique – Tone Quality, Breath Support, Intonation, Diction and Articulation
Rhythm & Tempo – Voice in relation to music
2. EXPRESSION (30%)
Performance – How well the performer is able to express the meaning and mood of the song
3. SHOWMANSHIP (20%)
Performance Design – Music Selection, Outfit and style – Entertainment Value – Reaction to the overall performance
Utilizing the above referenced judging criteria, the 3 member judging panel will view the submissions and select one (1) grand prize winner.
Names of winners will be posted on www.mariachiusa.com/talent-search on Wednesday, May 24th by 5pm PST.
4. PRIZES
There will be one grand prize winner.
A. Grand Prize:
· $5,000 USD payable by direct deposit to contestant’s personal bank account.
· Winner will be invited to perform a 3 minute performance at the 34th annual MARIACHI USA Fest at the Hollywood Bowl during the Half-Time Jam June 3rd, 2023.
· If applicable, winner will be provided with transportation and hotel to Los Angeles from within the USA, and 2 nights hotel for the MARIACHI USA Fest at the Hollywood Bowl June 3, 2023.
· Four (4) VIP event tickets to attend the 34th Annual MARIACHI USA Fest at the Hollywood Bowl, June 3, 2023.
l5. RESTRICTIONS AND CONDITIONS
Any expenses not expressly stated herein as part of the Prize are the sole responsibility of the Winner. No transfer or assignment of the Prize is permitted. Producer will report the actual value of the Prize awarded as required by law. Winner will be required to complete and return a Liability Release, and Publicity Release.
If Producer is unable to contact the potential winner within three (3) days from date of first notification attempt, or if the potential prize winner (i) fails to complete and return all requested documents by a specified date, (ii) is found to be ineligible, or (iii) fails to comply with the Official Rules, his/her Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. Acceptance and use of Prize constitutes permission (where allowable) for the Producer to use Winner’s name, photograph, address (city and state), and statements, on a worldwide basis, and in all forms of media, including the Internet, in perpetuity, without notice or further compensation.
By submitting the video in this contest, Applicant irrevocably grants and conveys to Producer and its affiliates, legal representatives, assigns, agents and licensees, full ownership rights to the video which includes the right to use, reproduce, edit, blur, copy, transmit, publish, translate, broadcast, display, publicly exhibit and otherwise use without limitation, the Design, in any and all media (now known or later developed) and on packaging, as well as to use Applicant’s name, photograph (collectively, “Likeness”), or statements regarding his/her participating in the Contest (with or without using the Applicant’s name), and without additional compensation to, or approval from, the Applicant or any other party.
Applicant waives intellectual property rights, privacy/publicity rights or other legal or moral rights that might preclude the Producer’s use of the video, and agrees not to sue or assert any claim against the Producer for the use of the video submitted or for Producer’s use of Applicant’s Likeness or statements.
6. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws. By participating, Applicants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Producer and waive any right to claim ambiguity in regard to the mechanics of the contest or the interpretation of these Official Rules. Winner also agrees to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Producer, its affiliates and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents, and sponsors from and against any claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or losses to any person (including death) or property of any kind, resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, use or misuse of any part of any Prize, or participation in the Contest. Any person attempting to defraud or in any way tamper with the mechanics or logistics of the Contest will be declared ineligible and may be prosecuted.
In no event shall Producer be liable for: (a) telephone, electronic, hardware or software program, network, Internet or computer malfunction, technical errors or by any human error which may occur in the processing of the Contest, votes, or the incorrect or inaccurate capture of Contest entries or other information, or the failure to capture any such information; (b) failed, incomplete, garbled, corrupted or delayed transmissions; (c) lost, late, misdirected, incomplete or illegible Contest entries; or (d) any condition caused by events that may cause the Contest to be disrupted or corrupted. Producer reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to terminate, lengthen the Contest prior to the end of the Promotion Period should computer hardware or software malfunctions (such as, but not limited to, viruses, bugs, worms, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures) or any other causes corrupt or hamper the administration, security, or proper play of the Contest, and select a Winner from entries received prior to the action taken, or in such other manner as deemed fair and appropriate by Producer, in its sole discretion. Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with the Contest, or any Prize awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action. Claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of- pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering the Contest, but in no event attorney’s fees.
