We need a new soundtrack
for democracy.
Now more than ever.
Step 2: Learn more below.
Write an anthem to mobilize giant crowds of our partner movements in-person or online in 2020—something universal, inspiring and easy to learn.
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Write original words and melody, rap, chant or combination. Consider claps and foot stomps.
Minimal instruments, no political figures or legislation, just musical fire.
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See the rules before getting started or submitting an already written song.
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Have a sketch of an idea, even just a few bars? Join the #4barsforgood challenge via Instagram and TikTok. We'll be amplifying top picks with some sweet lyric videos.
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This is all about testing the waters for a movement-ready anthem that will be sung at rallies and marches without instruments.
Record a primary, vocals only or minimal instrumentation version of your song from a phone or professional setup to demonstrate its ability to be performed at public gatherings with no amplification.
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If there is an existing studio version, you can submit it as a secondary submission.
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Suggestions for home recording coming soon.
Create an account and submit your anthem on Submittable.
Not ready to submit?
Get Songwriter Updates and inspiration.
Not a songwriter?
Get General 2020 Challenge Updates about public voting and more.
AWARDS
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The top-rated anthem:
Will be professionally produced,
with an audio track featuring Madame Gandhi on percussion, and a music video, and promoted. Estimated value: $20,000
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The top five rated anthems:
Will be belted out by our partner movements in 2020.
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Not ready to submit a full song?
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How about a warmup challenge.
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Submit 4 bars* of singing, rap, poetry, stepping via Instagram & TikTok with #4barsforgood challenge** and tag your friends.
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We'll make some sweet lyric videos for the most popular picks.
*4 bars = 4 measures, or two 8 counts for the dancers out there.
**Same writing guidelines as the main 2020 Challenge: universal, inspiring and easy to learn. Check out the write section of the Rules for more details.