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The 2025 Monthly Strawberry

1. Introduction

We are Stream Music, a Korean music publishing startup on a mission to discover talented songwriters. Join our songwriter audition project, Monthly Strawberry, and get the opportunity to work in K-pop publishing and collaborations. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize.
Note: All submitted demos will remain private, and full rights will belong to you, the creator.

2. Monthly Strawberry Participation Guide

(1) Create Your Workspace by Signing Up

Sign up for Strawberry Fields and create your personal workspace. The registration process is quick and includes two simple steps:
sign-up
  • Email Verification: Complete email verification to ensure you receive important updates and results.
  • Workspace Creation: Create a private space where you can download tracks and upload your demo songs with ease.

(2) View the Brief

brief
  • Log in to Strawberry Fields and go to the Brief tab.
  • Find the brief titled "๐Ÿ“ April 2025 [Monthly Strawberry]".
  • Check the brief for contest details and important information.

(3) Upload Your Demo Song

song
  • Navigate to the Song tab and upload your completed demo.
  • Edit the credits and lyrics.
  • Your uploaded demo will remain private and will not be disclosed publicly.

(4) Pitch Your Demo Song

pitching
  • In the Pitching tab, select the demo song you want to submit.
  • Click on the brief titled "๐Ÿ“ April 2025 [Monthly Strawberry]".
  • Write a short introduction about yourself in the Memo section.
    • Example: "This demo includes my own recorded vocals."
  • Click the Pitching button to submit your song.
  • After pitching, you can check your submission status.

3. Evaluation Criteria and Timeline

Evaluation Criteria

  • Composition Quality
  • Topline : Are the melody, lyrics, and vocal arrangement creative, memorable, and emotionally engaging?
  • Track : Is the instrumental track musically compelling and creatively arranged?
  • Harmony Between Topline and Track
  • Does the topline fit naturally with the track?
  • Technical Quality
  • Is the song technically well-executed in terms of pitch, rhythm, vocal performance, mixing, and mastering?
  • Commercial Appeal
  • Does the song reflect current trends and have the potential to resonate with todayโ€™s audience?

Timeline

  • Start
  • April 1, 2025 00:00 (Korea Standard Time)
  • Deadline
  • April 30, 2025 23:59 (Korea Standard Time)
  • Results
  • May 25, 2025
  • Sent to your Strawberry Fields account email

4. Important Notes

  • Results Announcement
  • Scheduled for May 25, 2025.
  • Copyright
  • All rights to the demo song remain with the creator.
  • Credits
  • Include complete information about all contributors in the credits section when uploading.
  • Brief Selection
  • Ensure the brief matches your submission before uploading.
  • Restrictions
  • Songs that are already released, under contract, or infringe on intellectual property rights are not eligible.
  • File Format
  • Submit your demo in MP3 format.
  • No Selection
  • If no submissions meet the release criteria, no song may be selected.

5. FAQ

  • Do I have to be a foreign participant?
  • No, anyone from around the world can participate.
  • What file format should I submit?
  • MP3 format.
  • Where can I check the results?
  • Results will be announced via email.
  • When is the submission deadline?
  • Submissions will be accepted until midnight (KST) on the deadline date.
  • Can I resubmit a modified song?
  • Yes, you can resubmit as long as it is before the deadline.
  • What happens to non-selected songs?
  • Copyright remains with the creator, and unused songs will not be exploited.
  • Will my song be publicly disclosed?
  • No, all submissions remain private.
  • Can I submit multiple songs?
  • Yes, you can submit multiple entries.