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Big dreams, Tiny Desk: The 2023 Contest is now open for entries [View this email online]( [NPR Tiny Desk Contest]( It’s time! The 2023 Contest is now open for entries. We’re so excited to be back for another year, and we have some fun things in store for you. First, let's introduce the esteemed panel of judges who will be watching your videos and choosing this year's winner. Returning Contest judges [Bob Boilen]( (Tiny Desk series creator and All Songs Considered host) and [Bobby Carter]( (Tiny Desk series producer) will be joined by five new judges. We’re proud to have the inimitable Sharon Van Etten, who performed behind [the original Tiny Desk]( in 2010 and then [played again]( at today’s Tiny Desk, on our panel. Baby Rose, who [graced the Desk]( with her incredible voice in early 2020, is also joining us. And [Tiny Desk alum]( Sudan Archives, the singer and violinist whose sound pulls from R&B, hip-hop and experimental electronic music, is on our panel as well. We’re also thrilled to have [Albina Cabrera]( of KEXP, a champion of independent musicians and Latin American music, join us. Each of these judges has an ear for exceptional talent, is passionate about up-and-coming artists, knows what it takes to perform behind the Tiny Desk — and can’t wait to hear from you. Here’s how to enter: - Record a video of you playing one original song behind a desk. - Upload your video to YouTube. - Submit your video at [npr.org/tinydeskcontest]( by March 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET [ENTER NOW]( Of course this year’s winner will play a Tiny Desk concert, be interviewed on All Things Considered and headline our Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour. But even if you don’t win, there are many ways you benefit from entering the Contest. First, you join a supportive community of creatives from across the country. You also have a ton of opportunities to be featured by NPR Music: Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing standout entries on the [Contest blog]( on NPR Music’s social channels, on YouTube as part of our annual Top Shelf series and more. We'll also be expanding our Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour this summer so that we can meet even more of you in person. After this year’s winner plays their Tiny Desk concert, they’ll hit the road to play shows alongside many of you in Los Angeles, Oakland, Houston, Chicago, Seattle, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Brooklyn. The 2023 Tiny Desk Contest is presented by Capital One and supported by Guayakí Yerba Mate. --------------------------------------------------------------- Newsletter continues after sponsor message --------------------------------------------------------------- Questions? We recommend first completing this [quick checklist]( to make sure your video is eligible to win. You could also check out our [FAQs]( or if you’re feeling ambitious, the [official Contest rules](. And if you still can’t find an answer, reach out to us by replying to this email. One last thing to keep in mind: Your video doesn’t need to be fancy. The Tiny Desk was born as a DIY project and is a space where artists perform stripped-down sets. While some of our winners had [ambitious]( entry videos, most filmed theirs while simply sitting at their [regular]( [old]( [desks]( in their bedrooms and basements. Our judges are looking for artists with a story to tell, a new perspective to share and a singular talent. Show us what you’ve got. From the Desk, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest team --------------------------------------------------------------- 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]