Movetone × MUZIKA Grant: from demo to release

The grant winner will receive

● Arrangement;
● Studio recording;
● Mixing;
● Mastering;
● Custom cover design;
● Release distribution.

What is needed to participate?

● Have your own demo song.
● Be prepared for creative experiments.
● Apply below👇👇👇

Determining the winner

● Transparent selection process live;
● Joint decision by organizers and live stream viewers;
● Participants can be present live during the winner selection.

Grant stages and deadlines

● Submission period (until August 1st).
● Live listening session (August 2nd, 2025).
● Winner announcement on the same day.
● Grant implementation, pt. 1. Studio work (throughout August).
● Grant implementation, pt. 2. Release preparation (throughout August).

Official grant terms from Movetone

• 1. General provisions

  1.1. Grant name: Individual artistic grant from Movetone.
  1.2. Organizer: The Movetone music production team.
  1.3. Grant purpose: Support for talented Ukrainian artists, providing an opportunity to create and release a high-quality music product, as well as promoting their work.
  1.4. Participants: Solo performers, songwriters, and musical bands from Ukraine aged 18 and over are invited to participate.
  

• 2. Prize pool

  2.1. The grant winner receives a full cycle of studio work on one song, which includes:
  * Arrangement: Creation or refinement of musical accompaniment for a composition.
  * Studio recording: Recording of vocals and/or musical instruments using professional equipment.
  * Mixing: Balancing and processing of all audio tracks to create a harmonious sound.
  * Mastering: Final processing of the finished track to meet commercial standards.
  2.2. Additional prize: Professional video recording of the studio process for the song. The created video materials will be used to promote the artist and the organizer.
  

• 3. Terms of participation

  3.1. Originality: Only one original song (original music and lyrics) is accepted for consideration. Cover versions are not considered.
  3.2. Demo recording: The participant must provide a demo recording of the song. The recording quality is not a decisive factor, but it must be clear enough to evaluate the composition, melody, lyrics, and vocal performance.
  3.3. Social media: For participation, you must:
  * Follow the official Movetone page on [Specify social network, e.g., Instagram].
  * Repost the grant announcement in your stories with an active tag of the profile @[Your profile]. The participant's profile must be public for the duration of the contest.
  

• 4. Application submission procedure

  4.1. Deadlines: Application submission continues from [Start Date] to [End Date] inclusive.
  4.2. Questionnaire: To participate, you must complete the official questionnaire via the link specified in the Movetone page profile.
  4.3. In the questionnaire, you must specify:
  * Stage name (alias) or band name.
  * Contact details (e-mail, phone number).
  * Link to social networks.
  * Link to a demo recording (e.g., on SoundCloud, Google Drive, YouTube with link access).
  * A short story about yourself/your project and why you should receive this grant.
  

• 5. Winner selection procedure

  5.1. Open listening: The Movetone team will host a live stream on their [Social Network] page on [Date and time of broadcast]. During the broadcast, all demo recordings that meet the grant conditions will be listened to.
  5.2. Selection criteria: The winner will be chosen based on the collective assessment of the Movetone team and the reaction of the viewers during the live stream. Key criteria:
  * Originality and potential of the musical material.
  * Artistry and uniqueness of the performer.
  * Emotional response and the "hit potential" of the composition.
  5.3. Announcement of results: The name of the winner will be announced at the end of the live stream. Results will also be published in a separate post on the Movetone page.
  

• 6. Rights and obligations of the parties

  6.1. Responsibilities of the winner:
  * Confirm your participation in the project within 3 calendar days after the results are announced.
  * Be available for scheduling studio work dates.
  * Consent to video recording of the work process and subsequent use of these materials for Movetone's portfolio and promotional purposes.
  6.2. Property rights:
  * All copyrights for the music and lyrics of the song remain with the artist.
  * Movetone reserves the right to use the final track and created video materials in its portfolio, on its website, and on social media to showcase its work and promote the grant without time limitations.
  * Commercial use of the finished track is at the artist's own discretion.
  6.3. Organizer's liability:
  * The Organizer undertakes to provide all services listed in item 2 free of charge.
  * The Organizer does not cover the winner's travel expenses to the studio or accommodation.
  

• 7. Concluding provisions

  7.1. By submitting an application for participation in the grant, the participant automatically agrees to all the above rules.
  7.2. The organizers reserve the right to make changes to the terms and deadlines of the grant, having previously notified about it on their official pages.
  7.3. All questions regarding the grant can be sent to private messages on the Movetone page.
  

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Here we have collected answers to the most frequently asked questions to make your participation as comfortable and understandable as possible.