Cases can be submitted in more than one category. For every additional category a fee of 100 Euros will be charged. Transportation and travelling expenses must be carried by the applicant if, in exceptional cases, a submission must be sent for assessment. Following services are included:

• Examination of the submitted material
• Preparing material for the jury
• Processing information for the online gallery
• Processing information for other communication

Per case on nomination (regardless of number of categories): 400,- Euros

• Entry in the Nominees Online Gallery
• “Better Sound 2019” badge for own communication
• Entry in the Yearbook
• A copy of the Yearbook
• Certificate “Better Sound 2019”
• Complimentary tickets for the Award Show
• Mentioning in communication channels like press releases, newsletters, facebook, twitter, etc.

Award (Winner or Grand Prix) per category:  300,- Euros

• Entry in the Winners Online Gallery
• “Winner/Grand Prix” badge for own communication
• The presentation of the trophy at the venue
• Video interview
• Winner certificate
• Professional winner photo at the venue
• Mentioning in communication channels like press releases, newsletters, facebook, twitter, etc.

Optional

Nominees get the chance to present their project at the ‘ISA Sessions’ on September 18th. The  Sessions are part of the official Reeperbahn Festival Conference program. Fee for a presentation is 300,- Euros.

Discounts

We give discounts on submission and winner fees for nonprofit organizations and mere student projects (only involving students). The submission fee is 100 Euros regardless of categories entered. In case of winning an award, 150 Euros per category will be charged. Fees for nomination are waived.

Payments

All fees are subject to VAT. Submissions are valid and admitted for judging only after payment has been received. Payments can be made by wire transfer or PayPal, credit cards are not accepted.
 

General requirements

• Projects must have been put into practice
• Category Research & Development: Studies should be substantially completed. Development should have reached prototype status with proof of concept
• All submissions must be entered online
• Submission material must be in English

Submission material

Compulsory:

• Abstract (350 characters)
• Project description (3,000 characters)
• Detailed information on outset, idea, concept, solution procedure, results
• Credits
• Presentation images

Optional, but highly recommended:

Judging procedure

All correctly and timely submitted applications will be presented to the jury. The jury consists of internationally known experts from the categories listed for the award. Overall criteria for the judges are: Smart, innovative and useful sound solutions and concepts, whereas sound is understood in a broad sense. Applicants will receive a written notice on the results from the jury. The jury’s decision is final.

Categories

Jury

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Do you have any questions? Please contact us at the following email address: info@international-sound-awards.com