National Virtual JamFest
Submit student performance videos!
Attention Teachers and Parents/Guardians!
We’re thrilled to invite you to submit videos of student performances for Music Will’s Virtual JamFest!
The 2025 Music Will Virtual JamFest is an exciting platform for popular music ensembles to showcase incredible student talent across various genres, including pop, rock, Latin, R&B, soul, hip hop, and country. Students from preschool through undergraduate are encouraged to participate!
Submission Details:
Who can submit? Individual students or groups currently enrolled in P-12 or undergraduate programs.
What to Submit? Performances may feature original music or covers.
Student Participants will enjoy publication of their performance on Music Will’s Exhibition Page and a chance to win prizes, including gift cards!
Applications Open: March 20, 2025
Submission Deadline: April 16, 2025, by 11:59 PM PT
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Virtual JamFest Rules
- The Virtual JamFest opens on March 20, 2025. All submissions must be entered by 11:59 pm PT on April 16, 2025.
- Each performance must be by a student or students currently in grades P-12 or undergraduate.
- Performances must feature an ensemble of two or more student musicians. Solo performances are not eligible.
- Song Duration: 3-5 minutes
- Submissions must be in video format. We suggest .mp4.
- Students can be featured in multiple songs, but there is one prize entry per student participant.
- Live Performance Requirement: All music must be performed by the student ensemble. Backing tracks, pre-recorded elements, loops, samples, or instrumental/karaoke tracks are not permitted.
- Adults may accompany students on recordings, but this must be noted on the entry form.
- Submissions must be made by teachers or parents/legal guardians.
- Each student participant must submit a completed Media Release form. Choose between the Digital Media Release form (available in multiple languages) or print copies for scanning and uploading (available in English / Spanish).
- By submitting a Songwriting Entry, participants and their guardians agree to abide by the Official Rules.
GET PREPARED
Checklist of Requirements for Song Submission
- Contact Information for the adult submitting on behalf of the student(s)
- Song Information:
- Title
- Lyrics (for original songs) / Artist (for covers)
- Number of Student Participants and Student Names
- Grade Levels of Participants
- Student/Group Photo (Optional)
- Recording in video format
- File Name: Should include the student performer(s) name
- Accepted File Types: .avi, .mov, .mp4
- For files larger than 25 MB, follow additional submission steps in the submission form.
- Filming Guidelines
- Completed Media Release Form for all song participants:
- Digital Media Releases are available for smaller groups.
- For larger groups, please print physical Media Release forms, have them completed by parents/guardians, and scan for submission. Please submit your forms in the order of your list of student names and email the .pdf file to our team: [email protected].
Questions?
Email us at [email protected]. We’re here to help!