I, * * (“Musician”), understand that in the event I am selected as a Winner in the 2025-2026 Southern California Philharmonic Young Artist Solo Competition, I consent to providing a Musical Performance (the “Performance”), including live performance, audio and video recording, and any images taken of my person by Southern California Philharmonic (“Orchestra”), at the Young Artist showcase rehearsals and concerts for the 2025-2026 season. Further, I do hereby grant permission to Orchestra and any affiliate of Orchestra to use the Performance and any images of Musician as part of any song or music project at its sole and complete discretion.
Such use includes, without limitation, any and all recordings and formats now or in the future of the Performance, the display, distribution, publication, transmission, or otherwise use of recordings, photographs, images, and/or video recorded or taken of Musician and/or including Musician during the Performance for use in materials that include, but may not be limited to, music recordings of all kind, nature and format now or in the future, printed materials such as record labels, marketing material, brochures, news releases and newsletters, videos, and digital images such as those for use with the release of such music to the public in any and all formats or on the Orchestra website or incorporated into any and all songs at the sole and absolute discretion of Orchestra and in any and all media, and incorporated by Orchestra in any and all other media whatsoever.
In addition, I hereby waive any and all rights with respect to, the Performance and any and all music, recordings, vocals, photographs, reproductions, copies, transmissions, broadcasts, telecasts and webcasts (by any and all means in any and all media now or in the future) of any and all audio, visual and audio-visual aspects and elements of all or any portion of the recorded Performance at the Studio for Orchestra; and the sound, voice, photograph, likeness, activities and performances of Musician in connection with the Performance (including promotional activities and so-called “behind-the-scenes" and "making-of” audio and audio-visual recordings).
I also know, understand, and appreciate the risks that are inherent with the above acknowledgements, representations, and warranties. I hereby assert that my execution of this consent and release is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks on behalf of myself. I understand that by agreeing to this clause I am releasing claims and giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue for any reason whatsoever.
Lastly, I also hereby indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Orchestra, and their licensees against any and all legal claims and proceedings of any description that may have been asserted in the past, or may be asserted in the future, directly or indirectly, arising from my participation in the Performance and the rights related to recording of the Performance.
By signing below, I agree to attend all required rehearsals and two performances. I understand that acceptance of a 1st place award is contingent on the Musician's confirmation of availability for all rehearsals and performances. I have read and understand all the information included in the application materials. I have completed the Musician Waiver & Release above. I understand that the Musician is responsible for their own transportation to and from auditions, rehearsals, and performances. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Musician’s birth month and year listed in this application are accurate.