T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

Sing Out Loud x Live Wildly T-Shirt Design Contest
Presented by SJC Cultural Events, Inc. (Sing Out Loud Festival) and Live Wildly
Contest Period: May 1 – May 30, 2025

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

This is a skill-based contest. Chance plays no part in determining the winner. Void where prohibited by law.

 

1. ELIGIBILITY

Open to individuals who are legal U.S. residents and at least 18 years old at the time of entry. Employees, board members, and immediate family members of SJC Cultural Events, Inc. (“SJCCE”) or Live Wildly, and their affiliates, are not eligible to participate.

 

2. ENTRY PERIOD

The contest begins on May 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM (ET) and ends on May 30, 2025, at 11:59 PM (ET). All entries must be received by the deadline to be considered.

 

3. HOW TO ENTER

Participants must:

• Submit their original T-shirt design via the official entry form located on www.singoutloudfestival.com/apply/t-shirt-design-contest
• Include all required information and upload the artwork in acceptable formats (.JPG or .PNG under 25MB).
• Finalists must provide high-resolution vector files (.AI, .EPS, or .PDF) and a 300 DPI PNG upon request.
• Optional: Tag @SingOutLoudFestival and @LiveWildlyFl on Instagram using #SingOutLoudTee.

 

Please note: each entrant may submit only one design. Incomplete or illegible entries will be disqualified.

 

4. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

Submitted designs must be the entrant’s original creation and must not infringe on any copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property rights. Designs should reflect the themes of live music, Florida’s natural beauty, and the spirit of the Sing Out Loud Festival and Live Wildly initiative.

SJCCE reserves the right to disqualify any entry that is deemed inappropriate, offensive, or not in keeping with the contest theme or public image of the organizations.

 

5. JUDGING & WINNER SELECTION

A panel of judges will select the top three finalist designs based on creativity, alignment with contest themes, and visual impact. Finalists will be announced on June 10, 2025, and the public will vote for the winning design via social media. The winner will be announced on June 17, 2025.

 

Please note: SJCCE reserves the right to make the final determination in the event of a tie or voting irregularities.

 

6. PRIZES

The selected winning artist will receive the following prize package:

• A standard design fee of $400, paid by St. Johns County Cultural Events (SJCCE) as compensation for services rendered (reported to the IRS via Form 1099-NEC if applicable)
• Two (2) 2-Day General Admission Plus (GA+) tickets to Sing Out Loud Festival 2025 ($850 retail value)
• An exclusive Sing Out Loud x Live Wildly merchandise bundle
• One (1) BOTE Aero 11'6" Classic Mangrove Inflatable Paddle Board ($779 retail value)
• Featured placement of the winning design and artist on festival social media and website
• The winning design will be produced and sold at the festival, with proceeds benefiting conservation efforts in St. Johns County

 

Please note:

• If the winner has already purchased tickets, no refunds or cash reimbursement will be issued.
• Prizes are non-transferable and may not be exchanged for cash or substituted for other goods or services.
• The total retail value of the prize package exceeds $600 (estimated total value: $2,029). As required by law:

• The $400 design fee will be reported via IRS Form 1099-NEC.
• The fair market value of the remaining non-cash prizes will be reported via IRS Form 1099-MISC.
• The winner must complete and return an IRS Form W-9 prior to receiving prizes.

The winner is solely responsible for all applicable federal, state, and local taxes associated with accepting and receiving the prize package.

 

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & USAGE RIGHTS

Finalists agree to grant SJCCE and Live Wildly a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their submitted artwork for promotional purposes. The winning artist agrees to grant SJCCE and Live Wildly full rights to reproduce, display, promote, and sell merchandise featuring their design.

 

The artist retains the right to be credited where applicable. Designs not selected will remain the property of the artist and will not be used by SJCCE or Live Wildly without permission.

 

8. GENERAL CONDITIONS

By participating, entrants agree to:

• Be bound by these Official Rules
• Release and hold harmless SJCCE, Live Wildly, their affiliates, officers, employees, and partners from any liability arising from participation
• Allow use of their name, likeness, or submitted materials for promotional purposes if selected
• Acknowledge that this contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or any other social media platform

 

Please note: SJCCE reserves the right to cancel, modify, or suspend the contest in the event of fraud, technical failure, or any other factor beyond its control that impairs the integrity of the contest.

 

9. ORGANIZERS

This contest is hosted by:

SJC Cultural Events, Inc.
1340C A1A South, St. Augustine, FL 32080

 

 

10. PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS: This contest is jointly promoted by

[SJC Cultural Events, Inc.] ("Sponsor") and its promotional partners [Live

Wildly Foundation] ("Promotional Partners"). The Promotional Partners

are assisting in the promotion and/or prize fulfillment of this

contest, and they may receive certain information related to

participants, subject to the privacy policies of each party.

 

 

11. RELATIONSHIP WITH PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS: The Promotional

Partners may use the information collected during this contest

solely for purposes related to the administration of the promotion and

will not share, sell, or use such information for any other purposes,

unless separately agreed upon. Participants agree that by entering this

contest, they consent to Sponsor and its Promotional Partners

contacting them with promotional offers or communications (as

permitted by applicable law).

 

 

12. DISCLAIMER: The Promotional Partners are not responsible for any

technical issues, errors, or delays related to the contest, including

entry submission issues, problems with prize fulfillment, or any other

matter beyond their control. Sponsor retains full responsibility for the

administration and conduct of the contest, including the awarding

of prizes. By participating in the contest, you release the

Promotional Partners from any liability, damage, loss, or injury that

may arise in connection with the contest.

 

 

13. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: By entering, participants acknowledge and

agree that the contests is not endorsed, sponsored, or

administered by the Promotional Partners, except as otherwise

specified in the official rules. Participants agree to release the

Promotional Partners from any claims or causes of action related to the

contest.

 

14. QUESTIONS?

Please Contact Us: info@singoutloudfestival.com