94.9 CHRW Local Album of the Year Rules and Regulations

What is 94.9 CHRW’s Local Album of the Year all about?
The 94.9 CHRW Local Album of the Year honours Londoners who have recorded an exceptional full length album. The prize will award a local band $500 and they will also headline the Local Album of the Year Concert which will be held in the spring of 2012.

How is my music considered for the Album for the Year?
94.9 CHRW Local Album of the Year nominees and winners will be selected solely on artistic merit without regard to genre, sales history or label affiliation. Nominees are local artists who have submitted their music into the 94.9 CHRW music library.

What genres of music will be considered?
All forms of contemporary music (including, but not limited to, pop, rock, hip hop, R&B, electronic, experimental, jazz, classical, instrumental, country and blues, or any combination of the above, and including genres not mentioned or invented at the time these rules where written) are eligible for the 94.9 CHRW Local Album of the Year.

What is an “album”?
An album is defined as at least 25 minutes of original music, or at least 8 tracks. Compilations of previously released recordings, including remixes, are not eligible. Records with bonus tracks that bring the total tracks or running time over these minimums are also not eligible.

When does my album need to be released for consideration?
For the 2011 year, albums must have been released publicly between January 1st and December 31, 2011.

What is a public release?
A public release is defined as a) available for purchase in Canada at any bricks and mortar retailer or b) available for purchase digitally in Canada from any recognized digital retailer or artist website c) available through an artist website either directly from the artist or via a recognized internet fulfillment operation.

Do I need to live in London? What is considered local?
Solo artists must have been from London or listening range. For bands, at least 50% of members must be from London or listening range. The album music have also been produced locally.

*Any additional interpretations of the rules shall be at the sole discretion of 94.9 CHRW staff. All rulings are final.

How is the music for the album of the year chosen?
All artists selected for the 94.9 CHRW Local Album of the Year must have the considered piece submitted and accepted to the 94.9 CHRW music library. Any submission (independent or major label release) will be reviewed and considered for addition