• All entries must contain the birth name, date of birth and current home address of one participating band member. Finalists must provide this information for each band member.

• You must submit an MP3 of your song (covers are allowed), and a link to a YouTube.com video of a performance by noon on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Late entries will not be accepted. Any artist or band who enters a song that they did not perform will be automatically disqualified.

• By entering your MP3 in the competition, you agree that you have performed the submitted song and that it can be performed live.

• Also by entering your MP3 in the competition, you agree to have it reviewed by a panel of judges and the public. The Arizona Daily Star reserves the right to refuse an entry at its discretion, including, but not limited to, material it deems too offensive.

• The contest is open to all ages and styles of music. No more than eight band members are allowed. Solo artists are eligible.

• The members of a band entered are to remain the same throughout the competition. No additions or substitutions after entry.

• Finalists must agree to perform and provide their own instruments at the Last Smash Platinum Bash at Arizona Stadium on April 29, 2009.

• Finalists also agree to make themselves accessible to the Arizona Daily Star for interviews and photographs.

• Any person entering under the age of 18-years-old must furnish a permission slip signed by their parent or guardian in the event they become a finalist.

• The artist(s) chosen to perform at the Last Smash Platinum Bash will need to sign the University of Arizona Performance Agreement prior to the performance.

• Any potential finalists must agree on a code of ethics for the performance to be determined by the Arizona Daily Star and University of Arizona. The code of ethics will include conduct requirements.

• Any participant who violates any of the rules set forth will automatically disqualify his or her entire band from the competition. No exceptions.

• Rules, guidelines and prizes are subject to change.

No purchase necessary. One valid entry per contestant.

You must be 13 years of age or older at time of entry to be eligible for this contest. This contest is void where prohibited by law.

Winners will be notified by email. If a winner is unreachable after seven (7) days, or if that winner is unavailable for prize fulfillment, an alternate winner will be selected. If Azstarnet.com cannot find an eligible winner for the prize, that prize will not be awarded.

Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

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This contest is not intended for gambling. If it is determined that a contestant is using the contest for gambling purposes they will be disqualified and reported to authorities.

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