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The Devyne Stephens Academy Contests

SO YOU THINK YOU GOT TALENT?

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!

SONG.

DANCE.

PRODUCTION.

Broadcast Video Camera

CALLING ALL SCHOLARS

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WRITERS

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VOCALISTS

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RAPPERS

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MUSICIANS

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POETS

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PRODUCERS

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DANCERS

WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:

Broadcast Video Camera

CALLING ALL SCHOLARS

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WRITERS

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VOCALISTS

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RAPPERS

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MUSICIANS

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POETS

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PRODUCERS

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DANCERS

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ACTORS

Contest Time

SONG CONTEST

Song Contest Guidelines:

Ages 5 through 19 are encouraged to upload a one-minute song to be featured as the official DSA school song. 

  • Song must be original.

  • Only one submission per artist or band

  • Song can be acapella

  • Song may consist of music and vocals

  • Song may consist of only music (a track)

  • Three winners will be chosen

  • Winners will be determined by DSA

  • Executive Award Panel and announced Tuesday, September 1st on radio and DSA social media outlets.

 

First Prize Winner:

  • $1,000 cash prize.

  • Exclusive Studio Session with Devyne Stephens.

  • Career Consultation with Devyne Stephens.

  • A chance for your song to be featured as the official DSA School Song.

  • A chance to be featured in the official DSA school song video.

 

Second Prize Winner:

  • $500 cash prize.

  • Studio Session with Devyne Stephens.

  • Career Consultation with Devyne Stephens.

 

Third Prize Winner:

  • $100 cash prize.

  • Career Consultation with Devyne Stephens.

DANCE CONTEST

Dance Audition Submission Guidelines:

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Ages 5 through 19 are encouraged to upload a photo and a one-minute choreographed routine of ballet, jazz or hip-hop dance for a chance to be accepted into DSA on a scholarship. Winners will be chosen by the DSA Executive Award Panel on Monday, September 4, 2020 at 6pm and announced on DSA social media outlets. 

 

Winners will receive:

 

  • 1st Place – Full scholarship/100% of tuition paid (recipient will be responsible for books and registration only).

 

  • 2nd Place – Partial scholarship/75% of tuition paid (recipient will be responsible for 25% of tuition, books and registration fee).

 

  • 3rd Place – Partial scholarship/50% of tuition paid (recipient will be responsible for 50% of tuition, books and registration fee).

PRODUCTION CONTEST

Script Writing/Acting/Video Production Submission Guidelines:

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Ages 14 through 19 are encouraged to write a short script on the approved topics (see below) and upload a two to three-minute promo trailer for a chance to win a scholarship to attend DSA. Winners will be chosen by the DSA Executive Award Panel on Monday, September 4, 2020 at 6pm and announced by DSA social media outlets. 

 

Winners will receive:

 

  • 1st Place – Full scholarship/100% of tuition provided (recipient will be responsible for books and registration only).

 

  •  2nd Place – Partial scholarship/75% of tuition provided (recipient will be responsible for 25% of tuition, books and registration fee).

 

  • 3rd Place – Partial scholarship/50% of tuition provided recipient will be responsible for 50% of tuition, books and registration fee).

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Approved Topics:

  • Current Events

  • COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Black Lives Matter

  • Pop Culture/Love and Hip-Hop

THE WINNERS WILL BE DETERMINED BY AN EXECUTIVE AWARD PANEL PER CONTEST AND ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER 1ST ON ALL OF DEVYNE STEPHENS & THE DEVYNE STEPHENS ACADEMY’S SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS.

Contest FAQ

When is the Deadline?

Deadline is September 4th, 2020, at 11:59:59 (EST)

Is the Contest International?

Yes! Submissions from any country are welcomed.

How much does it cost?

$0.00. Free submission.

How do I submit?

Copy and paste a public link from your social media pages of your song into the form below. They can be hosted on any platform: Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud, Youtube etc..

Do I maintain ownership of my songs and videos?

Yes! We do NOT claim ownership in the materials you submit in conjunction with the Contest.

How to Enter Per Contest

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Follow Us Now

Follow @devynestephens & @devynestephensacademy

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Post Content

Post a video of your submission on your social media platforms using the tags @DevyneStephens and @TheDevyneStephensAcademy in your post.

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Submit Online

Summit Online Via TheDevyneStephensAcademy.com

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Copy and paste publicly accessible links to your submission into the form below.

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This is what the judges will use to listen to your songs.

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Submission Contact Information

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