Astro Music Video (MV) Grant

How many times have you watched an amateur singer or musician on YouTube and wished you had the funds to produce a broadcast-quality music video?

For the next 10 months, Astro Hitz, Malaysia’s hippest youth and music channel, offers talented artistes a chance to win cash to produce a music video with an acclaimed filmmaker and director of their choice via the Music Video Grant platform.

“We want this to be a journey of musical discovery and artistic expression,” says Cheong Cheng-Vei, Channel Manager, Astro Hitz.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for talented unsigned artists and filmmakers to collaborate in creating an awesome music video.”

All artistes – DJs, singers, songwriters, bands – in any category need to submit a pitch on why they need this unique chance.

Those selected for the next round by the panel of judges will stand a chance to win the music video grant based on the number of votes received by their fans and friends.

The artiste with the most votes for the week will receive cash to produce a music video with a local filmmaker / director.

The completed music video will premiere on Astro Hitz on the 28 of every month reaching an audience of more than four million viewers in Malaysia.

And that’s not all. The music videos created under the Music Video Grant banner will enjoy heavy rotation on Astro Hitz and promoted on online networks and portals.

“The project is part of our commitment in supporting fresh talents and building the local music industry,” adds Cheong.

To qualify for the competition, interested participants need to submit their profile in less than 30 words, attach an original track (in MP3, Wave, or AIFF file formats), write in less than 60 words on why you deserve to win, and check the T&C box.

Submission date for entries is from the 28 of each month to the 13 of the following month. Entry form and all details pertaining to the Music Video Grant competition is posted on www.facebook.com/astrohitz.