WelComingHome! Song Competition

All Grand Bahamian residents (including permanent residence status holders) with proof of address in Grand Bahama are welcome to participate.
Individual participants under age eighteen (18) prior to the song submission deadline require written consent from a parent or legal guardian. (A consent form is attached for ease of submission and is also available for collection from the competition portal or at the Ministry for Grand Bahama Customer Service Department).
The theme of the song is “My Island – My Home” and lyrics should celebrate the unique charm and characteristics of Grand Bahama Island.
- For example, lyrics can directly include the island’s resilience, positive resurgence, landmarks and natural landscapes, monuments, heritage sites, history, settlements and communities, and other positive growth prospects and opportunities specific to the island.
Song must incorporate Bahamian musical and cultural elements that make them feel distinctly and instinctively Bahamian. While entries may draw from traditional styles such as Goombay, Folk, Rake n’ Scrape, and Junkanoo, submissions are not limited to these genres. Participants are encouraged to present any musical style or fusion once it clearly reflects the sound, spirit, rhythm, culture, and identity of The Bahamas.
Song lyrics may also speak to or directly include the phrase "WelComing Home.”
Songs must be bipartisan in nature. Lyrics should not promote, defame or disrespect any political party, representative or organization.
Song must be a minimum of three (3) minutes, but not exceed five (5) minutes. Song structure must contain at least one verse, one chorus, and a bridge.
Participants are eligible to submit up to two (2) entries. Each submission must be uploaded as a separate file to the competition portal.
Song submissions do not have to be professionally recorded or performed; however, each song must be clear and audible for radio airplay, with no background noise, so that the lyrics and performance can be fully appreciated.
Songs must be original and must not have been recorded or published prior to April 2026. By entering, participants affirm that the submitted song is entirely their own original work, that they have obtained any applicable licenses, and that it does not violate copyright laws or the intellectual property rights of others.
The submission deadline is 11:59PM on June 29th, 2026, and it will not be extended beyond the outlined date. Any submissions received thereafter will not be eligible for consideration.
After the top five (5) submissions are chosen, participants will be notified of their selection and submissions will be circulated on radio (stations to be identified at a later date).
After radio circulation, audience appeal will be considered in the selection of the overall top three (3).
Top three (3) participants will be expected to perform at the WelComing Home Grand Downtown Festival slated for Saturday, July 4th, 2026, where the placements and winners will be officially announced and awarded.
The top three songs - 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners - may be used in future WelComing Home promotional campaigns.
For any additional questions, please contact: welcominghomegb@gmail.com

Name

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth:

Date

Primary Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Secondary Phone Number:

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

E-mail

example@example.com

Home Address

Street Address

Island

City/Community

Are you on Social Media?

If you answered yes to the question above, please provide the Social Media Handles where your music/art is featured:

i.e. TikTok - @WelComingHome | Facebook: WelCoHoGB

Main Composer/Song Writer:

Additional Composer(s)/Song Writer(s):

Song Title:

Song Lyrics:

Audio Licenses/Permissions:

Kindly note that submissions should not infringe on any copyrighted material. Submissions containing copyright-free or royalty-free audio files with the proper licenses will be considered. Any relevant licenses or permissions can be uploaded here.

For Submissions from individuals under age 18:

Written consent of a Parent/Legal Guardian is required for individuals that are under the age of eighteen (18) years old. Please be sure to ensure that the Parent/legal Guardian's Full Name, Date of Birth, Relationship, and Contact Information are included in your consent form.

Song File Submission (MP3 files preferred):

Winners will be chosen by judges comprised of music industry professionals and representatives of the WelComing Home Team.
Songs are judged equally on originality, lyrics, melody, and composition. Quality of performance and production will not be considered.
Winners will be notified by phone and e-mail.
Entry constitutes permission to use winner’s names, likeness, photos and voices for future publicity and advertising purposes without additional compensation, notification, or permission.
By submitting an Entry, Contestant acknowledges and agrees that the WelComing Home Team may obtain many submissions under this Contest and that such entries may be similar or identical in theme, idea, format or other respects to others submitted under this Contest, and waive any and all claims contestant may have had, may have, and/or may have in the future, that any composition, lyrics or other works accepted, reviewed and/or used by the team (or its respective designees) may be similar to his/her Entry. Contestant acknowledges and agrees that the WelComing Home Team does not have now, nor shall any of them have in the future, any duty or liability, direct or indirect, vicarious, contributory, or otherwise, with respect to the infringement or protection of any copyright in and to contestant’s Entry.
Failure to comply with the official rules may result in disqualification from the contest. The Selection Committee reserves the right to disqualify any person it believes has intentionally violated the official rules.

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Do You Agree to the Terms Above?

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WelComing Home! Song Competition Submission