About NBC's The Playlist
Digital streaming has quickly become the main way for audiences to discover music stars. From Chance the Rapper to Glass Animals, some of today’s heavy hitters got their big break by uploading music and watching fans rally around their songs, gaining massive exposure.
The Playlist is your chance to get your song selected by some of the world’s top artists and producers, who will showcase it for the world to hear, share, and spread! Upload your best original or cover song showcasing your style and individuality.
We are looking for solos, duos, groups, D.J.’s, and bands; artist in all styles from pop singers to EDM performers, rappers to singer-songwriters, country to producers. Upload your song now to be considered for a spot on our Playlist!
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Audition Guidelines
Solos:
- 1 REGISTER.
- 2 READ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
- 3 COMPLETE APPLICATION & RELEASE.
- 4 UPLOAD PICTURE(S) OF YOURSELF.
- 5 UPLOAD YOUR SONG(S). SUPPORTED FILE TYPE - MP3.
- 6 UPLOAD A MUSIC VIDEO. Not Required.
- 7 SAVE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN THE EVENT YOU NEED TO GO BACK AND CHANGE OR ADD INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION.
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GROUP LEADER: (GROUPS OF 2 OR MORE)
- 1 REGISTER ON BEHALF OF YOUR GROUP. PLEASE USE UNIQUE EMAIL ADDRESSES WHEN ADDING YOUR GROUP MEMBERS.
- 2 READ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
- 3 COMPLETE APPLICATION & RELEASE.
- 4 UPLOAD PICTURE(S). PLEASE UPLOAD A GROUP PHOTO AND AN INDIVIDUAL PHOTO.
- 5 UPLOAD YOUR SONG(S). SUPPORTED FILE TYPE - MP3.
- 6 UPLOAD A MUSIC VIDEO. Not Required.
- 7 SAVE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN THE EVENT YOU NEED TO GO BACK AND CHANGE OR ADD INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION.
- 8 CONTACT YOUR GROUP MEMBERS AND HAVE THEM CHECK THEIR EMAIL. AN APPLICATION LINK WAS SENT TO EACH MEMBER LISTED ON YOUR REGISTRATION.
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GROUP MEMBERS: (Not group leader) (GROUPS OF 2 OR MORE)
- 1 YOUR GROUP LEADER HAS ALREADY INITIATED REGISTRATION. CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND FOLLOW THE LINK TO YOUR PERSONAL ONLINE APPLICATION. Check all spam and trash folders.
- 2 READ ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.
- 3 COMPLETE APPLICATION & RELEASE.
- 4 UPLOAD INDIVIDUAL PICTURE(S) OF YOURSELF.
- 5 SAVE YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD IN THE EVENT YOU NEED TO GO BACK AND CHANGE OR ADD INFORMATION ON YOUR APPLICATION.
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Eligibility Requirements
The following eligibility requirements apply to participation in the reality-based program currently and tentatively entitled “The Playlist” (the “Program”):
- You must be at least 13 years of age on the day you apply.
- You must be (a) a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States with a valid Social Security or tax identification number; or (b) be legally present in the United States and meet all requirements under United States immigration law and applicable tax law(s) permitting you to participate in all Program elements, to accept any money or prizing in connection with the Program, and to satisfy contract options as may be applicable in connection with the Program, as determined by Producer, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, and any entity holding such contract option(s) in its or their sole discretion. Without limitation of the foregoing, certain elements in connection with the Program, including, without limitation, prizing or contract options, may require you to have permission to work under federal, state, or other applicable laws (e.g. a valid O or P visa, other work authorization or status, or a minor’s work permit). Documentation of the foregoing will be required in advance of your participation in the Program or in such elements, if any, upon the request of Producer or others.
- You must not be a candidate for public office and must agree not to become one until after one (1) year after the initial exhibition of the episodes of the Program in which you appear, if selected as a participant.
- Universal Television LLC or its designee (“Producer”) and NBCUniversal (as defined below) reserve the right to render ineligible any person who either of them determines, in the sole discretion of either of them, is sufficiently connected with the production, administration, judging, or distribution of the Program, such that his/her participation in the Program could create the appearance of impropriety. In making this decision, Producer and NBCUniversal may consider whether you know or have known anyone who is, or has been within the last two (2) years, an employee, officer, director or agent of any of the following:
(i) Producer or any other person or entity involved in the development, production, distribution or other exploitation of the “Program” or any variation thereof;
(ii) NBCUniversal Television Group or any of its parent, subsidiary or affiliated entities, including, without limitation, NBCUniversal Media, LLC, its broadcast networks and studios, cable networks and studios, film businesses, digital businesses, parks and resorts (collectively, “NBCUniversal”) (for more information about NBCUniversal businesses, please visit http://corporate.comcast.com or http://www.nbcuni.com);
(iii) Any sponsor of the Program or its advertising agency; or
(iv) Any person or entity supplying goods, services or prizes (as applicable) to the Program. - If you are selected as a potential participant, you must execute waivers, release agreements, or other agreements required by Producer and NBCUniversal or any of their licensees, successors or assigns. Such agreements may include, without limitation, one or more agreements relating to terms and conditions relating to your appearance on and participation in the Program and music used in connection with the Program.
- You will need to be available to the production for approximately 1-2 weeks in October/November 2018 and approximately 12 weeks in January 2019 through April 2019 (dates subject to change in Producer’s sole discretion) and be willing to travel to various locations as part of production.
- In accordance with applicable laws, any offer to become a participant may be conditioned upon your submission to a background check and a physical and psychological examination to be conducted at a location to be determined by Producer, by medical professionals (selected by and paid for by Producer) and the certification of the medical professionals that you meet all physical and psychological requirements.