The Guidelines

Submission Deadline: June 30

All Bay Area musicians are encouraged to enter and submit an original demo to win a place on the album and chance to play live at the event. Simply complete the following two easy steps by June 30.

Step 1: Choose a Song

Unsigned artists from all genres of music are encouraged to submit one track of original music. Music must be appropriate for all ages.

Step 2: Song Submissions

All original submissions must be made online via the Caltopialive.com site and be no longer than 5 minutes in length. Include artist(s) name and brief bio, email and contact phone number.

A panel of independent judges will select 20 artists to be a part of the Caltopia Live Album experience. Winning artists will be contacted by July 15.

Winners Receive

  • The Caltopia Live Album will be promoted to domestic and international audiences via print, online and in person to 36,000 attendees at the event
  • All winning artists will be featured on Kadoink.com, the hippest mobile social music network and on Caltopialive.com
  • The Kadoink online widget will enable Cal supporters and music lovers to share individual tracks with the rest of the world through their mobile phone at no cost
  • All original music tracks from the album will be available to download for FREE via the UC Berkeley iTunes site, Caltopia Live Album MySpace page, and Caltopia Live and East Bay Express websites
  • All winning artists will be featured on the Caltopia Live and East Bay Express websites and the fall edition of the East Bay Express Insiders Guide
  • All winning artists will have the opportunity to post their music video on the Caltopia Live Album YouTube channel
  • Four artists will be selected to perform live at Caltopia VI on August 24
  • Selected artists will be invited to perform live at Bay Area venues in the fall

Submit a Track

Terms and Conditions

I guarantee the music track that I am submitting is an original composition to which I own the rights and licenses.

If my original composition is selected, I agree to sign a Music Release Waiver and License Agreement that is based on UC Policy and California Law.

I understand that Cal Recreational Sports will distribute my original composition via free download and mobile platforms for up to a five year term.

I further understand that Cal Recreational Sports will not sell or distribute my original composition outside of the aforementioned terms.

If not selected, I understand that my original composition will not be distributed or used for any reason.