The renowned media platform, National Public Radio is organizing a Tiny Desk Contest to reach out to the undiscovered artists of the country. All the budding musicians of 18 years of age and above are welcome to take part in the contest. Only the US residents who don’t have a record deal currently can participate. The applicants will have to record a video of them playing one original song at a desk (it can be any. Great chance to show your creativity!) and have to upload it on YouTube. Entry forms to the contest are available online. The panel of judges will comprise members of NPR, colleagues of member NPR stations and tiny desk Alumni. The last date to file your participation is June 7, 2021.
This is a great chance for all those individuals who love music and are searching for a platform to showcase their talent to the world. Tiny Desk Contest can provide you with the chance to take your first little step towards your dream. The winner will get a chance to play at the Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s headquarter in Washington, D.C before a great audience. This is not less than a dream for budding artists. The once in a lifetime opportunity that is being provided by the National Public Radio should not be missed. You should definitely grab the chance to present your creativity to the world. We wish you luck!
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| Organization | National Public Radio |
| Educational Level | Musicians 18 years and above |
| Subjects | N/A |
| Amount | N/A |
| Access mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | Washington |
| Nationality | Domestic |
| Country | USA |
| Application Deadline | June 7, 2021 |
| Application fees | N/A |
| Requirements | Video |
Who May be Eligible?
All the unsigned musicians who are at least 18 years of age and are residents of US, this contest is for you. You can successfully take part in the 2021, Tiny Desk Contest. The only condition of eligibility is you can’t currently have a record deal.
How to Apply?
For applying to the scholarship, the candidates have to suffice the following points:
- Record a video of you playing an original song at a desk (any desk- show your creativity).
- Upload the video on YouTube.
- Fill out the entry form on the official website.
- While filling the application, you will need to answer some questions regarding your personal and contact details, your group details, etc.
Benefits
This is a great opportunity for budding artists to showcase their talent on a platform that has a wide reach. The contest can further provide you with ample amounts of opportunities in the future. Also, if music is what you love, this is the chance to pursue your career in the field. The winner will get a chance to play their very own Tiny Desk Concert at NPR’s headquarters in Washington, D.C which is no less than a dream.
Application Deadline
The last date to fill the application and upload your videos is June 7, 2021. No candidature after the deadline will be entertained.
