Fan Art Music Video Contest

Submission Guidelines & Format

• Contest Application: Submit the official Contest Application (Google Form) with your contact info, etc.

  • Once I review your application, I'll send you a link to download your copy of "He's Just Drunk" so that you can use it to create your video.

• Upload Location: Upload your video or animated visualizer to your own YouTube channel.

• Video Title Format: Include "He's Just Drunk - Official Music Video Contest Entry" in your YouTube video title.

• Video Description: Tag @SonorousSongstress and include the official hashtag #HesJustDrunkContest in the video description.

• Link Submission: Update your Contest Application with the link to your YouTube video.

• Submission Deadline: All submissions must be submitted by 11:59pm (MDT) on Friday, October 30, 2026.

AI & Originality Policy

• Human-First Creativity Required: Submissions must be primarily the original work of the entrant.

• Limited AI Use: Generative AI tools (e.g., text-to-video generators, fully automated AI animation pipelines) are strictly prohibited for full video generation. Minor, non-essential background or texture assistance is permitted, but the core artwork, visual storytelling, and composition must be human-created.

• Copyrighted Assets: Entrants certify that all visuals, drawings, and assets submitted are 100% their own creation or properly licensed.

Rights & Ownership

• Underlying Music Ownership: Stephanie Binns / Sonorous Songstress retains 100% full ownership of the master recording, lyrics, composition, and publishing of "He's Just Drunk."

• Video Usage License: By entering, all participants grant Stephanie Binns / Sonorous Songstress a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to share, feature, and promote their entry across social media, websites, and marketing materials with full creator credit.

• Winning Entry: The Grand Prize winner grants Stephanie Binns an exclusive license to publish, monetize, and distribute the final combined music video across official platforms. The winner will receive co-credit ("Visuals by [Artist Name]") on all official uploads and retains portfolio rights to display their work.