1. Eligibility
The ACGSC is open to persons fifteen (15) years and above. There are NO restrictions on gender (male or female). Applicants can only submit one (1) song per entry and may enter as a single, duo or group. Groups and duos will be treated as one entity. A maximum of 8 members per group (including band members) are allowed. Applicant must not have any current recordings within the past 3 years.
2. Registration
Register and submit your original song at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please write your name and song title on the subject line in the email. Song submission must be performed acapella (vocal only), and should not be more than 3 minutes. Deadline for submission is February 26th 2017 @ midnight. The ACGSC and its volunteers will listen to each submission and select thirty (30) contestants who best meets the criteria. There are NO administration fees and registration is FREE.
3. Audition
In segment three (3), each contestant will perform two (2) selections: (1) The full version of their original song in acapella (vocal only); and (2) A gospel cover song of their choice with the sound track. Each contestant will be judged by a panel of music experts. The three (3) contestants with the highest points will be selected as the top three (3) finalists. The three (3) contestants chosen will be notified by email and/or by telephone.
4. ACGSC 2017 Finals
During this segment the top three (3) finalists will record their original song at Studio Max Records. The songs recorded will be aired on radio and television. Contestants will be scheduled for promo music video and photo shoot, public appearances at events, publications (including social media) and band rehearsals for the ACGSC final show down. Again, each contestant will be judged by a panel of music experts at the ACGSC Finals September 2017. Max Productions presents the 1st place winner of the 2017 Atlanta Caribbean Gospel Song Competition.