Updated September 22, 2010

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Event Partners:
CLICK Music Portal Philippines, Inc.
Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)
Filipino Composers Development Cooperative
(FILCOMDEC)

Music Competition Concept by:

The CLICK MUSIC Team
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OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

The “2010 KBP Pop Music Festival” is a songwriting competition open to

all amateur and professional composers who are Filipinos or of Filipino
descent. It is organized by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas
(KBP) and the Filipino Composers Development Cooperative (FILCOMDEC).
Songs submitted as entries to the competition and which meet the criteria
set by the organizers will be aired by radio stations of the KBP and uploaded
to www.clickmusic.com.ph, the official music download site of CLICK MUSIC
PORTAL PHILIPPINES, INC., an alliance of the KBP and FILCOMDEC to
rekindle the pride in Original Pilipino Music. Click Music Portal Philippines,
also to be known as CLICKMUSIC Philippines, will be the official music
publisher of the songs entered in the competition.

OBJECTIVES:

1. Maximize music as a medium for promoting the Philippines and Filipino

values.
2. Foster the use of music as an instrument for positive cultural
development.
3. Create a renewed interest in Original Pilipino Music by providing sustained
exposure in the airwaves.
4. Promote new new Filipino talents.
5. Establish the strategic alliance of KBP, FILCOMDEC and CLICKMUSIC
Philippines as a moving force in developing the economic potential of
Filipino music compositions for the local, regional and world market.
6. Recognize and affirm the importance of RADIO in the development of the
Philippine Music & Recording Industries.
7. Develop FILCOMDEC’s role in providing a channel through which Filipino
composers can gain entry to international songwriting competitions

Secretariat:

The day-to-day activities of the competition from launch to Finals Night shall
be run by the CLICK MUSIC Secretariat which shall hold office at both
FILCOMDEC and KBP or such other venues that may be designated.
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RULES & MECHANICS OF THE COMPETITION

Theme:
• Song entries should deal with subjects that reflect the different aspects
of life and experiences in the Philippines or of Filipinos in various areas,
such as relationships, work, business, religion, politics, etc.

Who May Join:

• Open to all amateur and professional composers
• Winners of past songwriting competitions may join.
• Entrants must be Filipino citizens or of Filipino descent
• Entrants must be members of the Filipino Composers Development
Cooperative (FILCOMDEC). Entries from non-members will be accepted
provided that they file their application for membership upon submission of
their entries. (Click here for membership application –CRTL+Click). They must
be FILCOMDEC members before the start of the semi-final screening on
November 16, 2010."
• There is no age requirement. However, minors joining the competition
must be represented by a parent or guardian.
• Members of the Technical Working Group for the competition may
submit entries but these shall not qualify as finalists. However, their
entries may qualify for selection as PEOPLE’s CHOICE and as
DOWNLOADER’s choice.

Song Entry Rules:

• The song entry must be original, unreleased, and written in any of the
following categories:
1. Pop 8. Instrumental
2. Rock/Alternative 9. Jazz
3. Country Ballad 10. Hip-Hop/Rap
4. R&B 11. Children
5. Gospel/Inspirational/ 12. World/Ethnic
Christmas 13. Dance/Electronic
6. Folk/Acoustic a
7. Latin 14. Novelty/Comedy
• A song may be entered in only one category. However, the Screening
Committee may re-classify the entry to a more appropriate category.
• Contestants may enter as many songs in as many categories as they
wish. However, should more than one song from the same composer
become a finalist in a particular category, the composer shall choose
only one song as his/her final entry in that category.
• Song entries must not exceed 4 minutes in length.
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• Song lyrics may be in Filipino, English, any local Filipino dialect, or a

combination, and must not contain any vulgar or offensive language.
• Contestants whose song entries make it to the Top 500 shall execute a
music publishing agreement with CLICKMUSIC Philippines for those
songs.
Requirements for Submission of Entries:
• Song entries must be submitted with the official entry form, one entry
form per entry. Entry forms are available at the following venues:
1. FILCOMDEC Office, 1365 E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave, Cubao, Quezon
City/Tel. 722-2581
2. KBP office, 6th Floor, LTA Building, Perea St., Legaspi Village,
Makati City/ Tel. 815-1990 to 92
3. FILSCAP office, 140 Scout Rallos Street, Barangay Sacred Heart,
Quezon City/Tel. 415-6282, 415-6284.
4. TALENT ASIA Entertainment Studio, 3rd Floor, Northridge Plaza,
12 Congressional Avenue, Quezon City/Tel. 927-8133
KBP website (www.kbp.org.ph) for download
• Song entries must be recorded in wav or MP3 format (320 kbps
resolution).
• Entries may be submitted by courier, personal delivery, or e-mail.
When submitting by courier or personal delivery, the song entry must
be in an audio CD. When submitting by e-mail, the entry must be in an
MP3 file attached to the e-mail together with the official entry form.
• Entries shall be accepted only upon payment of an entry fee of
P100.00 per entry (non-refundable).
• The entry fee must be paid upon submission of an entry or deposited
in the following bank account: Banco de Oro (BDO) Account No.
5390070233. When the entry fee is paid by bank deposit, the bank
deposit slip must be submitted with the entry.
• Entries must be submitted no later than November 15, 2010. Contest
organizers reserve the right to extend the deadline when necessary.
• The contest organizers shall not be responsible for late, lost, damaged,
misdirected, postage due, stolen, or misappropriated entries.

Submitting Entries by Personal Delivery or Courier

• Entries may be delivered personally or sent by courier/parcel
service to any of the following addresses:
• FILCOMDEC office, 1365 E. Rodriguez Ave., Cubao, Q.C. 722-
2581
• KBP Makati office, 6th Floor, LTA Building, 118 Perea St.,
Legazpi Village, Makati City
• Entries must be placed in a brown envelope bearing the name(s),
address(es), and phone number(s) of the composer(s).
• Multiple entries must be submitted in their own individual envelopes;
one entry per envelope.
• Requirements for submission:
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1. P100.00 entry fee (non-refundable) or photocopy of the bank

deposit slip (for entries sent by courier).
2. Completed Entry Form (photocopy of official form may be used).
3. CD containing the song entry. CD must be labeled with the song
title, composer(s)’s name(s) and category entered.
4. 2 copies of lyrics sheet

Submitting Entries by Email:

• Entries may be sent by email with the following attachments:
1. Accomplished official entry form
2. MP3 file containing the song entry (320 kbps resolution). The
MP3 file should be named with the title of the song or, if it is too
long, with the key words of the title of the song entry
3. A copy of the lyrics sheet in a Word document file
4. A scanned copy of the bank deposit slip for the entry fee of
P100.00..
• Bank deposit slips for entry fees may also be sent by fax to 815-1989.
• Entries should be emailed to kbppop@kbp.org.ph.
• One email should be sent per entry. A soft copy of the official entry
form may be downloaded from www.kbp.org.ph.
• An email shall be sent to entrants informing them that the entry has
been received and if the entry has been officially accepted for the
competition.

CRITERIA FOR FINAL JUDGING

(Listener Empowered Judging)

1. ARTISTIC & CREATIVE: (50%)

o Concept- 20%
o Music - 40%
o Lyrics - 40%
2. MARKET APPEAL: (50%)
o Text – 50% (Based on Text votes)
o Download – 50% (Based on number of Downloads)

SCREENING OF ENTRIES
PASS/FAIL SCREENING
This is the 1st level screening which will be done starting September as
entries come in. Songs that successfully pass this level will be pooled for the
Semi-Finals. The composers will be notified by email. Songs that PASS but
are not broadcast ready will be returned to composer who will then be asked
to re-record the materials and submit it before the start of the SEMI-FINALS
Screening.
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Before a song is forwarded to the Semi-Finals Screening, the following

requirements should be complied with:
1. Submission of application for FILCOMDEC Membership plus P250
membership fee.
2. Music publishing assignment in favor of CLICK MUSIC PORTAL
PHILIPPINES INC.
3. Submission of broadcast ready material.

SEMI-FINALIST SCREENING
This is the 2nd level screening scheduled on November 16, 2010 and will be
done by Radio Program Directors and music industry professionals. The
screening will be done in 2 levels. Level 1 will choose the Top 500. The panel
is authorized to exceed the 500 count as it deems appropriate. Level 2 will
choose the Category Finalists (3 Songs per category). Songs belonging to the
Top 500 will be given radio airplay, per batch, in radio stations whose format
is compatible with the song genre. All songs that reach the semi-finals
screening, whether they belong to the Top 500 or not, will be uploaded to
the CLICK MUSIC Website and made available for download.

FINAL JUDGING
The Final Judging that will choose the winners for each category is scheduled
on March 2011. A People's Choice winner based on text votes and
Downloader’s Choice will also be chosen. A PANEL OF JUDGES composed of
Radio Program Directors and music industry professionals will implement the
judging process.

PRIZES

MAJOR AWARDS: (Prize money subject to revision)

• Grand Prize: P100,000 + trophy
• 1st Runner Up: P75,000 + trophy
• 2nd Runner Up: P50,000 + trophy
• Category Winners: P25,000 each (14 winners) + trophy
• Non winning finalists shall automatically receive P10,000 each +
plaque
• People’s Choice: P50,000 + trophy – chosen by popular votes
through texting
o All entries may qualify
• Downloader’s Choice: P50,000 + trophy - the most downloaded
song
o All entries may qualify

MONTHLY AWARDS
Monthly prizes will be awarded to the most downloaded and text voted songs
during the period of airplay schedules.
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• Downloader’s Choice of the Month = P10,000

• People’s Choice of the Month (Text votes) = P10,000

Prizes will be awarded jointly to all authors of any song. Division of prizes is
responsibility of winners. The winners release sponsors from all liability
regarding prizes won. Taxes are winners' responsibility. Winners will be
notified by mail. Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s names,
likeness and voices for future publicity and advertising purposes without
additional compensation.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
September 15, 2010 • Official Launching date of the competition
September 16, 2010 • Convening of Pass/Fail Screening
• Start of Pass/Fail Screening
November 15, 2010 • Deadline for submission of entries
• Start music uploading for all PASSed entries
• Convening of the Semi-Finals Screening and
Judging Panel
November 16-30, 2010 • Semi-Finals Screening to choose Top 500
(Level 1) and Category Finalists (Level 2)
• Airplay for BATCH 1 (100 songs)
• Song available for downloading
December 2010 • Airplay for BATCH 2 (100 songs)
January 2010 • Airplay for BATCH 3 (100 songs)
February 2011 • Airplay for BATCH 4 (100 songs)
March 2011 • Airplay for BATCH 5 (100 songs)
MARCH 2011 • Final judging
APRIL 2011 • Press Conference to announce Overall Winner
and Category Winners to the media.
• CLICK MUSIC CONCERT WEEK where all 42
Finalists will perform and prizes are formally
awarded

NOTE: Organizers reserve the right to adjust competition timetable

if necessary!

STEERING COMMITTEE/Sub-Committees

Co-Chairmen: Herman Basbaño (President, KBP)/ Joey Ayala (Chairman,

FILCOMDEC)
Screening/Judging : FILCOMDEC and KBP Boards to determine Screeners
and Judges
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Ways and Means/Sponsorship: Ruperto S. Nicdao, Jr. (KBP Chairman),

Alberto Sikat (KBP Director)
Merchandizing and Promotions: (Friends of KBP/Ad Agencies) c/o Atty.
Rejie
• Promotions and publicity of the event in all media platforms
Legal Counsel: Atty. Rejie Jularbal
• All legal matters
Oversight: Brando Juan
• Spot mistakes and oversight
Click Music Concert/Events: Manny Luzon and Emmie Domingo
• Organize the awarding concert
Secretariat & Logistics: FILCOMDEC Board of Directors, Mimi Andrade,
Rey Hulog
Website Development: Mon del Rosario & ORCHESTRONIX