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The Contest is now open for entries [View this email online]( [NPR Tiny Desk Contest]( Today’s the day. The Tiny Desk Contest is now open for entries and we want to hear from you! [ENTER NOW]( Here’s a reminder of how to submit: - Record a video of yourself playing one original song behind a desk. (The first rule of the Tiny Desk Contest is that your entry must include a desk.) - Upload your video to YouTube. - Submit your entry at [npr.org/tinydeskcontest](. That’s all it takes! But if you want to be extra prepared, we recommend reviewing [this list of Tiny Tech Tips for recording your entry at home]( courtesy of the man behind the Tiny Desk Bob Boilen and others from the team. And to hear what Contest judge Bobby Carter is looking for in your entries, [listen to his conversation]( with NPR All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro. And remember, the judges aren’t looking for a fancy production. Recording your entry on a smartphone is great. While we love seeing entries [filmed in cool places]( your talent is what matters most. Don’t believe us? Just take a look at last year’s winner, NEFFY, who recorded [her winning entry]( in her childhood home – just her and her guitar behind a desk. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Still have questions? Take this [quick quiz]( to make sure your entry is eligible to win, check out the Contest [FAQ]( or ask a fellow artist in our [Contest community Facebook group](. Show us what you’ve got! From our own tiny desks, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest team P.S. Want to encourage a friend or family member to enter the Contest? You can [download a card on the Contest website]( nominate your friend and share it to your Instagram story. --------------------------------------------------------------- Stream your local NPR station. Visit NPR.org to find your local station stream. [Find a Station]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: [tinydeskcontest@npr.org](mailto:tinydeskcontest@npr.org?subject=Newsletter%20Feedback) Interested in connecting with music-lovers and music-makers across the Contest community? Join our Tiny Desk Contest Community [Facebook Group]( Need a new playlist? Follow NPR Music on [Spotify]( and [Apple Music]( Looking for more great content? [Check out all of our newsletter offerings]( — including Music, Books, Pop Culture and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Tiny Desk Contest emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( [NPR logo]