What the Program Offers
For Singers
- 🎤 An original song written for your voice
- 🎧 For selected participants: professional recording opportunities
- 🌍 Global distribution opportunities
For Lyricists
- ✍️ For selected participants: lyrics transformed into fully produced tracks
- 💰 Royalty sharing opportunities
- 🌍 Global release with professional promotion
Why This Program is Different
- 🎶 Authentic artistry. Real voices. Real songs. Real industry backing.
- 🏆 Professional song production services
- 🌍 Global release opportunities
- 🎹 Created by a world-renowned, EMI-published songwriter with 30+ years of experience
- 🎧 Professional recording and production opportunities
- 📀 Professional mastering by industry experts
Program Highlights: Professional Production Services
During active cycles, selected participants may be eligible for professional production services, mentorship, and global distribution support. The scope and allocation are determined during each active cycle.
Program features (during active cycles) may include:
- Full Production (Recording, Arrangement, Mixing, Mastering, Original Music Composition and Lyrics)
- Global Distribution (Spotify, Apple Music, and more)
- One-On-One Mentorship from Top-Tier Industry Professionals
This represents a significant professional opportunity!
During active cycles, the professional production offerings may cover the creative and technical pipeline of commercial release — from original composition and arrangement to professional recording, vocal editing, mixing, and mastering.
This represents a comprehensive professional development opportunity, equivalent to significant industry investment, including global distribution and promotional support.
🌟 Meet Award-Winning Songwriter & Producer: Dimitrios Laskaridis
Program songs are crafted by Dimitrios Laskaridis, an internationally recognized, EMI-published songwriter and producer with a proven track record of creating hits across global markets.
EMI-Published Artist • Award-Winning Songwriter • Featured on major TV shows watched by millions
Achievements & Credentials:
- 30+ years of international music industry experience
- EMI-published with proven record of creating top-charting European hits
- Music featured on major TV shows watched by millions
- Winner of prestigious songwriting awards
Why This Matters:
Participants gain professional development opportunities, created by a professional with:
- 30+ years of industry experience working with artists worldwide
- EMI Publishing Credibility that elevates musical projects
- Award-Winning Songwriting recognized at prestigious international festivals
- Proven Hit-Making Ability with commercial successes in multiple markets
"During active cycles, this represents a professional development opportunity to collaborate with a professional whose music has reached millions of listeners worldwide."
👥 Program Structure Overview
The program structure accommodates various age groups and creative disciplines, designed to support artistic development.
| Category Type | Sub-Categories | Age Groups | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Singers
|
Vocal Performance |
Young Explorers: Ages 6-12 Teen Spirit: 13-17 Limitless Voices: 18+ |
• Perform from the approved song selection • Record performance, a cappella or with original, live-performed accompaniment • Verifiable signed parental consent required if under 18 • Complete the official entry process during active cycles |
|
Songwriters
|
Lyrics Only |
Gen-Z Pens: 13-17 Open Verse Society: 18+ |
• Submit original lyrics (English only, one song per entry) • Format: PDF or DOCX • Verifiable signed parental consent required if under 18 • Complete the official entry process during active cycles |
ℹ️ Program Information
Program Details
Program timelines, participation details, and evaluation processes are announced only during active cycles.
Program structure accommodates various categories and age groups.
Program Structure Overview
The program is designed to celebrate artistic expression across age groups and creative disciplines.
The program is designed to spotlight talented voices nationwide.
🔐 Safety and Privacy Standards
We follow COPPA and CCPA standards to protect minors' privacy. All participants under 18 require a completed and verifiable Parental Consent Form during active cycles.
📺 Video Submission Standards by Age Category
These standards apply specifically to program video submissions during active cycles.
Young Explorers (Ages 6-12)
- Blurred video required, unless explicit parental consent allows clear video
- Comments disabled
- Public display name: First Name + Last Initial + (Artistic Name). Example: Sofia M. (MagicSwan)
- Verifiable parental consent required
Teen Spirit (13–17)
- Blurred video allowed, clear video with parental consent
- Comments disabled
- Public display name: First Name + Last Initial + (Artistic Name). Example: Alex R. (NightWriter)
- Verifiable parental consent required
Limitless Voices (18+)
- Clear video required
- Performer may use full name or First Name + Last Initial + (Artistic Name). Example: David M. (TheInkMaster)
- Public comments enabled
Note: All participants must perform from the approved song selection. Videos must meet resolution standards. Verifiable, signed parental consent is required for all participants under 18 during active cycles.
⚠️ Artistic Name Standards
To ensure a respectful and inclusive environment, please follow these guidelines when choosing your artistic name:
For Participants Under 18:
- 🚫 No full real names – Only First Name + Last Initial + (Artistic Name) will be allowed for public display
For All Age Groups:
- 🚫 No offensive, suggestive, or discriminatory words
- 🚫 No impersonation or copyrighted names
- ✅ Keep it original, respectful, and program-appropriate
For Participants 18 and Over:
- ✅ You may use First Name + Last Initial + (Artistic Name) for public display, or you may choose to use your real name if preferred
🚨 Important
Any submission that violates these standards will result in disqualification from the program. We reserve the right to reject any entry that does not meet these standards.
Data Access & Deletion: For data access or deletion requests, contact contact@borntobeheard.com.
🗳️ Program Evaluation Process
During active cycles, program evaluation processes may combine public engagement with professional assessment.
Public Engagement
- During active cycles, the program may include public engagement components
- Entries are presented for audience appreciation
- Verified engagement with monitoring for authenticity
- Abnormal engagement patterns are addressed according to program policies
Professional Assessment
- Singers Assessed On: Intonation, Tone, Emotion, Technique, Range
- Lyricists Assessed On: Creativity, structure, and resonance
- Professional evaluation by industry experts
🗓️ Program Cycle Information
Program timelines and participation details are announced only during active cycles.
Program Status
Currently paused for enhancements
Future Cycles
Announcements will be shared via official channels
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🎵 Program Song Library
The program song library includes Exclusive Born to Be Heard Originals and Timeless Classics for artistic exploration.
1) Famous Hit Songs (Cover Versions)
During active cycles, participants may perform cover versions of well-known hits a cappella or with original, live-performed accompaniment.
Not allowed during active cycles: karaoke tracks, commercial/backing tracks, or any pre-recorded third-party instrumentals.
2) Timeless Classics – A Tribute to Musical Heritage
Step into the legacy of American music and reimagine the songs that defined generations. These timeless masterpieces continue to inspire artists across eras — offering a canvas for your voice, emotion, and individuality.
- 1. Amazing Grace
Embody the enduring spirit of hope, unity, and redemption - 2. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Echo the timeless message of freedom, courage, and deliverance - 3. Shenandoah
Celebrate the boundless beauty and longing that define the American journey - 4. Danny Boy
Bridge generations with a heartfelt song of love, loss, and remembrance
- 5. House of the Rising Sun
Interpret a haunting tale of resilience and redemption in the American dream - 6. Drunken Sailor
Honor the fearless adventurers whose spirit shaped America's coastal soul - 7. Turkey in the Straw
Revive the joy and vibrancy of early American celebration and community - 8. Wayfaring Stranger
Tell the story of life's journey — of seeking light, purpose, and belonging
For songs from the Timeless Classics Collection, lyrics are provided. Perform them a cappella or with original, live-performed accompaniment.
3) Exclusive Born to Be Heard Originals™
Experience original songwriting created exclusively for this program, featuring original lyrics with musical composition and production crafted through innovative digital tools.
These tracks represent 100% original content, cleared for program use.
The library includes tracks across genres:
Pop
- Stay With Me Tonight (v1 & 2) - A passionate pop track about love that refuses to fade.
- Break the Silence - An empowering anthem about finding strength beyond silence.
Alternative / Indie / Rock
- Hold Me Like the Last Light - A moody, emotional rock track about intimacy, trust, and holding on through the dark.
Country
- Back Home Road (v1 & 2) - A heartfelt country ballad about finding love and belonging on the road home.
- Whiskey and You - A classic ballad about love and loss
R&B/Soul
- Hold Me Close - A smooth, velvety ballad about love that endures through every storm.
- Lost Without You - A soulful track capturing longing, emptiness, and eternal devotion.
EDM
- Light Me Up - An energetic track with uplifting vibes
- Run Away (v1 & 2) - A driving song about escape and freedom
Latin
- Baila Conmigo - An infectious track that makes you move
Ballad
- If Tomorrow Fades (v1 & 2) - A poignant ballad about cherishing today
👉 Access to program materials is provided during active cycles.
Important: Instrumental versions are not provided. Participants must perform a cappella or with their own original, live-performed accompaniment.