frequently asked questionsFAQ

• QWhat happens to the rights of submitted compositions?
• ACopyrights to submitted compositions shall revert to the composer.
  If the applicant belongs to an office or other affiliation, the management of the music will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
  Compositions of applicants who do not belong to an office will be managed by 8ACHI 6OCKS!! Co., Ltd.
• QWill applicants whose compositions are used be given a guarantee?
• AApplicants will be paid a fee when their composition has been selected and produced.
  Matters such as the amount to be paid will be discussed later.
• QHow does the process proceed until reche actually sings a work?
• AWe will discuss matters such as conditions, compositions and production schedules before proceeding with recording.
  (For details, see the flowchart on the “find you” page.)
• QCan any kind of composition be submitted (e.g., Short or single-phrase works)?
• AWorks will be accepted as long as they are not extremely short.
  Applicants should consider one chorus as a general rule.
• QCan a single applicant submit more than one composition?
• AYes, we will accept more than one composition from a single applicant.
• QWill compositions without lyrics be accepted?
• AYes, compositions comprising music only will be accepted.
• QWill works comprising lyrics only be accepted?
• AFor this competition, we are not accepting works comprising of just lyrics.
• QCan an applicant submit their works to other competitions during the application period?
• APlease refrain from entering any other competitions until the end of the selection process (September 6) for the songs you have entered.
• QWill music or lyrics be altered or otherwise edited after being selected?
• ASuch changes may be requested after consulting the composer concerned at the production stage.