The Indiana Destination Development Foundation (IDDF) is inviting musicians to capture the fun and excitement of our state in the form of a musical jingle for a chance to win $10,000.

Eligibility

All contestants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or native of Indiana or a graduate of an Indiana institution of higher learning. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.

Submission Deadline

Deadline for submissions is November 4, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET.

Individual musicians may submit only one jingle; however, an individual musician may also be part of an ensemble submission. Companies are not eligible to submit.

Contest Rules and Regulations.

Selection Process and Criteria

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel. The panel will select the finalist based on the extent to which the jingle meets the following criteria:

  • Reflects core pillars of the IN Indiana brand - Review the Free Campaign Kits!
  • Creative quality (e.g., musical composition, use of lyrics)
  • Versatility (jingle is suitable for multi-platform use)
  • Originality

No copyrighted music or lyrics, AI-written music or lyrics, libelous or defamatory lyrics, or parodies will be accepted..

What does a good jingle include?

  • Includes the phrase “IN Indiana”
  • Catchy & adaptable
  • Portrays the state in a positive, creative light

Language and Personality

The tone of the jingle should always be informative, inviting, and inclusive, while also injecting neighborly wit that keeps it fun and engaging.

Winner Notification

The winner will be notified no later than December 6, 2024.

How to Submit

Musicians wishing to respond to this jingle call for entries should:

  • Read and accept the Contest Rules and Regulations.
  • Visit the brand campaign website to learn more about the IN Indiana brand.
  • Musicians ready to submit a jingle should visit SoundCloud or YouTube to upload the jingle. Submissions can only be 30 seconds in length and will be accepted in WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, and MP3 formats only.
  • Fill out the form below!

For questions, contact: Information@IDDC.IN.gov

Miscellaneous

  • The winner acknowledges that they will supply music and vocal tracks separately.
  • IDDF shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all submissions, unless and until IDDF releases its rights to the submission back to the contestant. Contestants are given full rights to their submissions if they are not chosen as the winner.
  • The winner gives up all rights to and interest in the music and lyrics of the winning submission.
  • Contestants shall not share their submissions anywhere (web, social media etc.), nor make any use of their submissions, nor any part of their submissions, or a variation of their submissions, until they receive notice that IDDF’s rights to their submission are released.