Please also read our Full Submission Terms Below.
Q. Where does the event happen?
A. Wexford Arts Centre - In the beautiful town of Wexford, Southeast Ireland.
Q. I'd like to submit a video. Will I be notified if it's not selected?
A. In the unlikely event of a submission not being selected, the submitter will be notified by the platform they submitted to, on behalf of Audio Shoot.
Note: All videos submitted are selected for screening on Audioshoot.com unless there's a technical or legal issue or rule breach. All videos will be displayed until the notification date. Shortlisted videos will be displayed up to and beyond the event and screened at the live festival.
Q. My video contains a cover song. Is that ok?
A. Yes, but must be submitted to the 'Best Cover Song in a Music Video' Category.
Q. If my video is shortlisted will I have to pay the entry fee to the weekend event?
A. No. The submitter of the shortlisted video will receive two free tickets for the day of their screening.
No extra free tickets will be issued in the event of more than one video per submitter being selected.
Q. If travelling from Dublin Airport, how long does it take to get to Wexford?
A. Driving will take you 1 hour 40 mins. approx. Public transport [bus/train] 2 hours 40 mins approx.
Q. Do I retain ownership of my work?
A. Yes, 100%. You simply grant Audioshoot.com, it's management and social channels the non-exclusive right to broadcast your submitted work/s for our festivals and for the promotion of same internationally and in perpetuity. ★ See next question. You retain full copyright and ownership of your submitted material. Note: We don't change your Youtube/Vimeo channel settings 'though our music/video and social channel settings may be different. The low resolution teaser clip of your video may also be downloaded from our video and social channels - Either way, you still own the rights. The team at Audio Shoot are musicians and filmmakers too - We respect and protect your work.
Q. Can I have my submission removed at any time?
A. Yes, It may take a day or two but, on request, we will remove your video from our website and all managed platforms inc. social, asap.
Note that time machine recordings and webpage history apps such as Wayback Machine may provide access to deleted/edited/adapted pages. Audio Shoot reserves the rights to it's own history and may refer to past exhibits, publications, streamed videos etc. for promotional purposes internationally and in perpetuity.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of videos I can submit.
A. No. However, each video must be submitted separately with requested details. You must also hold the rights to the submitted material or be an authorised agent for same.
Q. Do you accept all music genres?
A. Yes, absolutely. The Audio Shoot Unsigned programme embraces all genres from indie to rap, punk to pop, folk to jazz, traditional to rhythm & blues, rock to opera, sound art and experimental to whatever you're having yourself.
Q. My video is a bit racy. Are you cool with that?
A. We're a very broadminded bunch and love all things edgy, but anything we deem to be offensive, sexist, racist, or overtly sexual will be rejected.
Q. Can I enter and exit the event as I please?
A. Yes, a day ticket lets you wander in and out on that day. A weekend ticket lets you wander in and out for the whole weekend.
Q. Our equipment isn't high end. How important is the quality of the submitted production.
A. Your submission must be audible and watchable. You can use anything from a basic mobile phone to high end film cameras and crew.
However you must not currently be signed up to a recording/film contract.
The bottom line is engagement and entertainment. If your submission is playable and excites the judges, your work may be shortlisted.
Q. Do I have to remove credits or references to who the artist/band is from my video submission.
A. No. Simply submit the video as is, but in the highest resolution available to you.
Q. Is this event for a particular age group?
A. No. No one at Audio Shoot is ageist. We welcome festival visitors and video submissions from ages 8 to 108.
Q. Does the duration of my submitted video/film have to strictly be within the set time limit.
A. The judges may allow wiggle room but only by a few minutes. If your unsure, Get In Touch before you submit.
Q. Can I dress up as an old aged pensioner and get in for free?
A. Eh, No!
★ Our terms are subject to change over the course of the submission process and up to and beyond the festival and may be amended and updated from time to time.
If your question is still unanswered, Get In Touch - We'll get back to you promptly.
While we do everything we can to present your work in the best possible light and without hitches or glitches, by submitting material to us or by performing live at the event you agree to and accept the following terms and conditions.
Should you have any questions regarding the terms above, please Get In Touch referencing the specific Term Number/s.
Screenings are interspersed with live performances, tutorials and
interviews with special guests.
- To be announced.
The event culminates in the Awards Ceremony
The Boutique Style Festival which includes a Bar is located at the heart of Wexford town.
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