Legal Disclaimer

  The Anthem International Music Festival (IMF) is protected property of Anthem Entertainment, it's parent company and related subsidiaries. Any use of the name International Music Festival, images, logos or content from this website is prohibited.

  The Anthem International Music Festival is open to everyone regardless of age, race, sex, citizenship, musical experience and current residence. Participants are allowed to enter any opening round throughout North America regardless of where they currently reside and can enter more than once should they so choose as long as they meet the requirements for participation. Certain venues will restrict age access to 18+ or 21+ and that venue reserves the right to not allow entry to anyone under their stated age. In most cases, performers can be of any age as long as they adhere to liquor laws and venue's house rules. Check with us if you have any questions. The festival is open to everyone, but we need to just follow the venue rules.

  In order to participate there is NO ENTRY fee but there is a 15 ticket minimum pre-sale for all events, except for the finals of major markets (as deemed by Anthem Entertainment) that have three rounds.

  International travel: - If a band wins the North American championship and the right to play abroad, accommodations and travel will be provided for ALL BAND MEMBERS and one (1) additional person. Anthem Entertainment will attempt to assist up to three (3) other people that can travel with the band but all expenses are solely the responsibility of the individuals. Any additional individuals wishing to travel with the band will have to make their own travel arrangements. Again, Anthem Entertainment will only provide travel and accommodations for the band members and one (1) additional person (manager, friend, etc). The band must stay in the hotel rooms that are provided for them.

- The band must travel on the days that the International Music Festival requires. The international performance dates have been booked far in advance.

- Vaccine shots, passports and other international traveling documents are required by U.S. and International law and they are the responsibility of the individuals traveling, not Anthem Entertainment or any companies, sponsors or supporters related to the International Music Festival. Basically, just get your shots, your passport, have no warrants for your arrest and everything will be fine. Proof of travel documentation for all band members will need to be provided five (5) weeks prior to the departure date.

- Travel to and from the airport in the city of origin (in the US or Canada) is the responsibility of the individuals traveling.

- What equipment can and cannot be traveled with will be discussed with the winning band after the North American finals. There is no guarantee that all pieces of equipment can be flown internationally.

- The per diem payment for food will be determined by Anthem Entertainment upon arrival in the foreign country.

- All other expenses, incidentals, souvenirs and similar purchases are the responsibility of the individual.

- Anthem Entertainment is not responsible for changes in United States travel laws nor that of any foreign country that the band members will travel to. The United States State Department, Customs Department, the TSA and foreign governments have the right to change the rules and laws of travel. We will do our best to keep up to date on any changes and inform all individuals traveling as soon as possible.

Three domestic tour dates for all participants: - Travel expenses are not included for bands wishing to take advantage of the three (3) shows in any IMF markets.

- The three (3) shows must be booked prior to the start of the next International Music Festival. Likewise, there is no guarantee that Anthem Entertainment will be able to obtain every show, on every date requested by bands (but we will try).

- If Anthem Entertainment is unable to provide a recording package to the  regional winner for whatever reason a $500 cash prize will be instituted in its  place.

Liability: Performance is at your own risk. By signing up for the International Music Festival should you injure yourself or others during any part of a performance, travel to and from the venue, loading in or out equipment you agree that the resulting injury is your own fault.

Show etiquette It is expected that all band members be on time for load in and their performance time slot. Failure to load in at the deemed time or to start or end a performance at the stated time is grounds from removal from the line up or disqualification from the festival. In other words, just be on time!

Video, recording, and photographs Anthem Entertainment reserves the right to photograph, record and videotape any International Music Festival performances. However, under no circumstances will your music, likeness or video be sold or used for anything aside from marketing and promotional material. Any bands that are or become signed can request to have their music or images removed from Internet or print marketing materials, websites or promotional campaigns. It is your music - not ours. We just want to show the best of the best from the festival.