Play Your Original Music on NextWave Broadcasting Network
Independent Artists • Touring Bands • Original Music Only
Thank you for your interest in submitting original music to NextWave Broadcasting Network.
Please complete this entire application, upload your music and supporting materials,
review the Promotional Broadcast Agreement below, initial the required sections,
and electronically sign the agreement before submitting.
IMPORTANT: Submission does not guarantee acceptance, airplay,
rotation, chart placement, continued broadcasting, listener response,
commercial success, or future promotion. All music remains subject to
NextWave Broadcasting Network programming approval.
1. Artist / Band Information
Artist or Band Name *
Legal Name of Artist / Authorized Representative *
DBA / Professional Artist Name
Record Label
Management Company
Manager / Representative Name
Email Address *
Phone Number *
Website
City *
State / Province *
Country *
Street Address *
ZIP / Postal Code *
2. Select the NextWave Broadcasting Station
Primary Station Requested *
Please Select a Station The Alternative One! – Modern Rock & Alternative New Wave Radio – New Wave & 80s Rock 'n Roll Radio – Classic Rock & Rock 'n Roll Wild Country Radio – Country Yacht Rock Radio – Yacht Rock, Soft Rock & Smooth Rock
May NextWave Broadcasting consider this song for additional compatible stations?
Yes No
3. Song Information
Song Title *
Performing Artist / Band *
Songwriter(s) / Composer(s) *
Publisher
Release Date
Album / EP
Genre *
Select Genre Alternative Rock Modern Rock Indie Rock Grunge Post-Punk Shoegaze Synth-Pop Electronic Rock New Wave Classic Rock Country Yacht Rock / Soft Rock Other
If Other, describe the genre:
ISRC
UPC
Song Duration *
Explicit Lyrics? *
No Yes
Radio Edit Available?
Yes No
4. Upload Your Music
Please submit a broadcast-quality recording. MP3 is preferred.
Do not submit a cover song or music for which you do not control the necessary rights.
Upload Song *
Optional Radio Edit
Optional Artist Introduction MP3
Suggested Artist Introduction:
“Hi, we're [Band Name] from [City/Country], and you're listening to our song
‘[Song Title]’ on [Station Name]” (make it fun/entertaining this is your chance to gain listeners)
5. Touring Artist / Live Performance Verification
NextWave Broadcasting Network primarily supports working and touring artists.
Please provide evidence of recent or upcoming live performances.
Are you currently performing live or touring? *
Yes No
Recent or Upcoming Venue #1 *
City / State / Country *
Performance Date *
Venue / Event Website
Recent or Upcoming Venue #2
Venue / Event Website
Recent or Upcoming Venue #3
Venue / Event Website
Upload Touring / Performance Proof
Live Performance Video URL
6. Artist Biography & Promotional Materials
Artist / Band Biography *
Describe This Song *
Artist Photo
Band / Artist Logo
Album / Single Artwork
7. Artist Links & Social Media
Spotify
Apple Music
YouTube
Bandcamp
Instagram
Facebook
TikTok
X / Twitter
Other Artist Link
8. Original Music Certification
I certify that the submitted recording is original artistic work and is not
a cover song, tribute recording, unauthorized remix, or recording owned by
another party.
I certify that I own or control the rights necessary to submit and authorize
the use of this sound recording and musical composition, or that I am an
authorized representative empowered to execute this agreement.
I certify that the recording does not contain unauthorized samples,
performances, compositions, trademarks, or other copyrighted material for
which permission has not been obtained.
9. Artist's Original Music Consent and Release Form
FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY
RADIO BROADCAST / RECORDING AGREEMENT
This Agreement is entered into between NextWave Radio Group / NextWave
Broadcasting Network and the Artist, Band, Recording Company, Copyright
Owner, or authorized representative identified in this submission.
This Agreement concerns promotional music use and the mutual covenants
described below.
SECTION I — LEGAL UNDERSTANDING AND REPRESENTATIONS
This authorization is required for music submitted for consideration for
broadcast through NextWave-affiliated radio stations, including New Wave Radio,
Rock 'n Roll Radio, The Alternative One / Alternative Modern Rock Radio,
Wild Country Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, together with related applications,
websites, internet streams, promotional programming and podcasts.
The Artist, Band, Recording Company or Copyright Owner submitting the material
grants NextWave Radio Group / NextWave Broadcasting Network and its affiliated
stations, licensees, assigns, programs and designees the authorizations
described in this Agreement.
Section I Initials *
SECTION II — WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS
The Stations represent that promotional recordings of the Artist's performance
are intended for promotional broadcasting through NextWave-affiliated radio
stations and services.
Copies of recordings embodying the Artist's performance shall not be licensed,
leased or sold to another person, company or entity for purposes unrelated to
the authorized promotional radio broadcast use contemplated by this Agreement.
Recordings provided by the Artist, including digital audio, MP3, CD, tape,
vinyl or other formats, together with the performances embodied in those
recordings, remain the property of the Artist or appropriate rights holder,
subject to the promotional broadcast rights granted under this Agreement.
NextWave may create technical or promotional reproductions necessary for
radio stations, news media, websites, applications, streams, podcasts and
other authorized promotional broadcasting uses.
Section II Initials *
SECTION III — PLAY / RECORDING AUTHORIZATION
The purpose of this Agreement is to authorize broadcasting of the Artist's
submitted music through NextWave-affiliated radio stations and promotional
platforms.
The Artist grants NextWave the non-exclusive right to use the Artist's name,
artist or band photographs, likeness, logo and biographical material in
connection with advertising, identifying and promoting the Artist's appearance,
music and programming on NextWave radio stations and related platforms.
I authorize NextWave Broadcasting Network and its affiliated stations and
designees to play my submitted original music on radio stations, websites,
applications, internet streams and podcasts, and to use excerpts where
appropriate in station news, programming and promotional productions.
Broadcast Authorization Initials *
SECTION IV — TERM OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement is non-exclusive. The Artist retains the right to perform,
record, distribute and license the Artist's music to other persons,
organizations, broadcasters, platforms or companies.
The Artist grants the broadcast license described in this Agreement for a
period of two (2) years from the date the Agreement is executed.
The Agreement may be extended for an additional two (2) years when mutually
agreed upon by the Artist and NextWave.
Any extension or renewal must be mutually agreed upon and communicated in
accordance with the Agreement.
Section IV Initials *
10. Server Copy & Technical Reproduction Authorization
The Artist / Copyright Owner authorizes NextWave to copy the submitted sound
recordings and musical compositions to NextWave-controlled servers and systems
as reasonably necessary to facilitate transmission of the recordings from
station systems to listeners.
I authorize the technical copying and storage of my submitted recording as
necessary to facilitate authorized broadcasting and streaming.
11. Promotional Platforms & Associations
The authorization includes use through NextWave-affiliated radio programs,
station websites, applications, internet streams, podcasts and related
promotional events associated with NextWave-affiliated radio stations.
Promotional Authorization Initials *
12. Compensation / Promotional Broadcast Understanding
The submitted music is being provided under this Agreement for promotional
broadcast use. The Artist acknowledges the compensation and licensing
provisions contained in this Agreement regarding the transmissions and
reproductions authorized by the Artist.
I have read and understand the compensation, royalty and promotional-use
provisions contained in this Agreement and voluntarily agree to them.
Compensation Provision Initials *
13. Ownership & Authority
The Copyright Owner represents and warrants that the Copyright Owner possesses
the authority necessary to grant the rights contained in this Agreement,
including applicable copyright, trademark, performance, musical composition
and sound-recording rights.
The Copyright Owner represents that the submitted work is original and has
not been submitted as an unauthorized cover, borrowed recording or musical
composition belonging to another party.
If an independent record label controls rights necessary for this authorization,
an authorized representative of that label must also approve the submission
and Agreement.
I represent and warrant that I possess the authority necessary to grant the
rights described in this Agreement.
Ownership Initials *
14. Indemnification
The Copyright Owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless NextWave Broadcasting
Network / NextWave Radio Group, its affiliated stations, officers, directors,
employees, agents and assigns from claims, fees, penalties, liabilities,
losses, damages and reasonable legal expenses arising from unauthorized
reproduction, transmission, retransmission or distribution of submitted
recordings, compositions, trademarks or other intellectual property when such
claims result from rights or materials supplied or represented by the
Copyright Owner.
I have read, understand and accept the indemnification provision.
Indemnification Initials *
15. Promotional Name, Image & Artwork Authorization
The Copyright Owner grants NextWave the right to use, transmit and display,
in connection with authorized broadcasts and promotions, the name of the
recording, musical composition, composers, performers and any supplied logo,
biographical information, album graphics, promotional artwork and photographs.
I authorize the promotional use of the artist/band name, song title,
biographical information, photographs, logos and supplied artwork in
connection with my music and NextWave programming.
16. Limitation of Liability
The Agreement supplied by NextWave provides that neither party's liability
to the other arising from or relating to the Agreement will exceed $50 and
contains limitations concerning consequential, indirect, special, incidental
and punitive damages.
I have read and understand the limitation-of-liability provision contained
in this Agreement.
Liability Initials *
17. Arbitration
The Agreement provides that controversies or claims arising out of or relating
to the Agreement or its breach are to be settled by arbitration in the State
of Florida under the applicable commercial rules referenced in the Agreement.
I have read and agree to the arbitration provision.
Arbitration Initials *
18. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by applicable United States and Florida law as
described in the Agreement. The Agreement provides for jurisdiction in
Palm Beach County, Florida for applicable disputes involving the Agreement.
I have read and agree to the governing-law and jurisdiction provisions.
Jurisdiction Initials *
19. Submitted Recording Coverage
Where an MP3, album, CD, tape, record or other identified release contains
multiple recordings and is expressly submitted under this Agreement, the
Agreement provides that the submitted recordings identified as part of that
release are covered by the authorization.
20. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the agreement between the parties regarding the
rights and authorization described herein and supersedes prior oral or written
understandings concerning those matters.
21. Binding Effect
The Agreement is binding upon and benefits the respective parties and their
permitted successors and assigns, subject to its terms.
22. Severability
If any portion of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining provisions are intended to remain in effect to the extent permitted
by applicable law.
10. Final Artist Certifications
I certify that I have read the entire Artist's Original Music Consent and
Release Form / Radio Broadcast Agreement presented above.
I understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement and have had the
opportunity to seek independent legal advice before signing.
I certify that I am the Artist, Copyright Owner, or an authorized
representative who has authority to enter into this Agreement.
I consent to conducting this transaction electronically and agree that my
typed name below is intended to serve as my electronic signature.
11. Electronic Signature
Artist / Authorized Representative Full Legal Name *
Artist / Band Name *
Title / Capacity *
Select Capacity Artist Band Member Songwriter Copyright Owner Authorized Representative Manager Independent Record Label Representative Other
If Other:
Date Signed *
Signer Email Address *
Signer Phone Number *
12. Independent Record Label Authorization
Is the Artist represented by an independent record label?
No Yes
Label Name
Authorized Label Representative
Representative Email
Representative Electronic Signature
13. $25 Artist Setup / Administrative Fee
For approved submissions, NextWave Broadcasting Network currently charges a
one-time $25 artist setup and administrative fee associated
with preparing the artist and approved song for station programming,
administrative processing, website/mobile setup where applicable, and
supporting the staff and interns involved with the emerging-artist program.
Payment of the setup fee does not guarantee permanent rotation, future
airplay, chart position, listener response, commercial success or continued
promotion.
I understand the $25 setup/administrative fee and understand that payment
does not guarantee continued airplay or commercial results.
Payment / Order Number
14. Additional Comments
Anything else our programming team should know?
15. Final Submission
By submitting this form, I certify that the information I provided is true
and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I agree to the Artist's
Original Music Consent and Release Form and promotional broadcast
authorization presented above.