Synapse Publishing & Entertainment

Synapse Publishing & Entertainment®, LLC is excited to announce Synapse Star Search is back for 2023!

After an extended hiatus with the pandemic, we are once again sponsoring the search for the NEXT BIG ARTIST !

What’s new for 2023?

The competition finals will be live and in person November 18^th, 2023 at the famous Hutton Hotel – Analog Room

The competition will seek out unsigned SOLO performers. There will be three major categories 1) Singer/Songwriters or Singers 2) Variety acts (i.e. Magician, Comedian, Physical Variety, Ventriloquists, Jugglers, etc.), and 3) Dancers. If you have a special talent or just haven’t been discovered yet – here is your chance to change all that. There was Vaudeville after the 1918 pandemic and this is the ‘new’ vaudeville and a return to wholesome entertainment for the whole family, coming to your hometown soon.

There will be NO ENTRY FEE as we are encouraging as many people to enter as possible.

The prize package is bigger and better than ever so stay tuned!

Registration applications for the regional semi-finals will be taking place September to November. Applicants will be notified approximately 30 days before the event if they are selected.

For updates – please follow us on Instagram @synapsestarsearch or check back here.

Each individual may enter only once and in only one category and must be able to attend the finals November 18th in Nashville TN and one of the regional semi-finals in the fall.
Synapse Star Search has partnered with Raising a Hand for Rett, a 501c3 not for profit charity as part of our way of giving back.

PRIZES

Total prize money split for top winner(s): $15,000.00

For recording artists: Professional studio with full production recording of radio ready single by celebrity producer Danny Jones or Joe Solo, distribution deal, and potential publishing and/or record label deal.

For other artists: Professional video promotional recording with social media promotion campaign.

For either winner: Professional press release announcing win from an international expert publicist and PR firm.

All contestants making it to the final in November 2023 will also receive a professional video clip of their live performance.

ENTER THE CONTEST

Registration Form

For any questions please email [email protected]

Stage Name *:

Category *:

First Name *:

Last Name *:

Email Address *:

Phone Number (optional):

Date of Birth (must be 21 by 8/28/2023) *:

Country *:

State of Current Residence *:

City of Current Residence *:

Select Preferred US Region *:

*Regional selection does not guarantee placement.

Submit a specific You Tube video (not your whole channel) here as your contest entry, that best represents your talent *:

List your social media urls here so we can review YOUR best handle activities:

Instagram Link:

Facebook Link:

TikTok Link:

How did you hear about us? *

(If other, please specify):

The objective of this competition is to provide a forum in which to discover emerging talent as well as provide an opportunity for enhanced career entry into the music profession for unsigned artists. This is an opportunity for a solo artist to compete and win a prize. Categories include singer or singer/songwriter, variety act (including comedians), or dancer to win this national contest. The finals are scheduled to occur on November 18, 2023 in Nashville, TN and is sponsored by Synapse Publishing & Entertainment®, LLC as well as its affiliate partners and sponsors and hereafter referred to as ‘Synapse’ in these terms. *

Rules:

1. Eligible contestants are those individuals who do not have a current entertainment or talent / recording (label) contract or publishing deal from any third party. Entries must be solo entries with no accompanying vocalists or bands. Use of an accompanying instrument is allowed.

2. All contestants must be 21 years of age or older as of August 29, 2023 and must have the ability to commit to attend the competition if selected by the screening panel of judges.

3. Artists of all genres and art forms, race, religion, gender/gender identities are welcome. Material must be ‘family friendly’. Explicit lyrics, violence, nudity or other typically considered profane topics will not be considered as eligible for acceptance into the competition. Acts which include any children or pets are ineligible. Pyrotechnics, stunts, or extreme acts are not eligible as determined by the judging panels.

4. Application/Submission is free, and each applicant may submit only one time. Synapse is not responsible for inaccurate contestant information provided which may prohibit the contestant being reached to inform them of participation in the contest.

5. All entries must be received online following contest instructions.

6. Synapse reserves the right to extend the entry period dates, or change the location, and change the prize package components, or other terms and conditions.

7. Contestants agree to allow public use of name, be videotaped, recorded, and photographed and these images and video/audio may be used in current or future promotions without renumeration now or in the future to the artists.

8. Contestants understand and agree to the use of all registration data being provided to various sponsors, the company affiliates, and other vendor partners, regardless of if they advance in the competition or not. Contestants further understand they may be solicited with marketing promotions directly to them at any point after the registration period closes.

9. Contestants understand that there are no guarantees that they will be selected for a semi-final, regional or final competition and understand that winners may be determined by audience vote, and panel of judges voting may be applied in various circumstances.

10. Criteria for winning will be based on voice quality, performance skill, professionalism, and appeal to the audience and judges. Entries should be submitted without the use of Auto-tune® or similar voice altering technology. Additional links to performances and social media data may or may not be used to evaluate entrants into the contest.

11. Contestants may be requested to be screened for COVID 19 prior to participation and/or wear a mask in public areas based on the prevalence of the virus in the performance areas.

12. Contestants are responsible for their own costs of performance and transportation.

13. All winners and contestants agree to release Synapse from any liability around prizes awarded. All federal, state, and local taxes and custom fees if applicable, are the sole responsibility of the winner. Synapse will not pay any taxes or fees on behalf of the winner of the contest and those remain the sole responsibility of the winner. Prizes will be awarded at various reasonable times after the contest completion based on sponsor distribution.

14. Contestant agrees to release, indemnify, and hold Synapse, its sponsors, and its judges harmless for liability, damages, or claims for injury or loss to any person or property relating to, in whole or in part, directly, or indirectly from participation in this contest.

15. Contestant agrees that all routines, original songs, acts, or other thing that I perform or contribute to in connection with this contest is entirely original (except for performance of a cover song), and all acts to not infringe upon the rights of any third party, including but not limited to any copyright, trademark, or other intellectual property rights.

16. I acknowledge and agree that Synapse has the right to disqualify me from the contest at any time in its sole discretion for any reason, including but not limited to any breach of this consent form, rules or regulations, or other reason.

17. By a contestant submitting an entry into the contest, an entrant agrees to accept and be bound by any decisions relative to this contest by Synapse or the judges and agrees to be bound by these terms listed in the agreement.

By the act of submitting this registration, I verify that I have read and agreed to abide by all terms and conditions and that all information submitted is accurate. I understand that my registration data will be shared with sponsors and utilized by company for marketing purposes.

Competition Venues

Info coming soon!

FINAL ROUND JUDGES

Andrew Salgado

Andrew Salgado, Nashville touring and recording artist, has been signed with Synapse Publishing & Entertainment®, LLC since 2017, came to prominence winning a national singer-songwriting competition himself, and has penned songs for and with legends such as Brian Wilson, Darryl Worley, and Kacey Musgraves. He has opened for some of country music’s biggest icons such as Eli Young, Clint Black, and Toby Keith, released several well-received albums, and has had 3 consecutive singles this past year on the Music Row Country Breakout Chart as well as held several number 1 positions on the Roots Music Report Hot 50 New Country Songs. Aside from radio and streaming, his original music has been featured in film, on a2 year PBS television special, and sold in number vinyl record stores across the country. More information can be found here.

David Fisher

Guinness World Record holder, David Fisher, aka The Rock ‘N’ Rope Warrior is an international performer/spokesperson/educator having performed for Boris Yeltsin in Russia, and for Presidents Clinton and Bush at their inaugurations. He has set three world records in rope jumping, written three books, and has made over 100 National Television appearances. More information can be found here. He also has released two critically acclaimed children’s/family CDs. “A master of puns and wordplay,” Fisher combines his humorous poetry/story songs with upbeat and energetic music. One of his latest songs, “JUMP” was just selected to be included in a national compilation CD along with the top names in the children’s music genre.

Joe Solo

LA based Joe Solo is a world class music producer, composer and educator who has helped stars such as Macy Gray, Fergie, Will.i.am and others surge to success. Joe has placed over 2000 songs films, tv shows, video games, and commercials and as a result, eventually was the head staff writer and producer for Paramount’s music publishing. Joe is now CEO of Joe Solo Music+Entertainment, Inc. This multi-media, record label, publishing, artist development, and record production company, and is coaching and inspiring rising music and songwriting talent worldwide through Joe’s Music Success Workshop Division. Click here for more about Joe.

More judges to be added!