2016/2017 #FIRSTParody Song Competition

 

Starting December 12th get ready for #FIRSTParody Madness. FIRST narrowed the submissions down to 9 semi-finalists of various categories. Now YOU decide who wins the 2016/2017 #FIRSTParody Song Competition. Questions? Email marketing@firstinspires.org

Cast your votes on Twitter and #MakeItLoud for your favorite submissions:
Bracket

Bracket 1: December 12 - December 19

Bracket 2: December 14 - December 21

Bracket 3: December 16 - December 23:

Finalists: December 27 - January 3

January 3, 2017 - Winner announced
Most Inspiring - My Bot by Team 4201: The Vitruvian Bots

 

FIRST is once again challenging our Community to help us #makeitloud! The #FIRSTParody competition was so awesome last year, we can't wait to see what you come up with this year! If you participated last year, we invite you to make a NEW video, and if you didn't join us last year – what are you waiting for?!

Overview:
We’re celebrating what makes FIRST FIRST! Tell us what makes your experience in our programs so amazing - with a song! Ultimately, we want to see awesome, high-quality song parody videos that embody the spirit of FIRST and our Progression of Programs . To see last year’s submissions, check out our playlist. If you haven’t seen it, make sure to watch last year’s winning parody video One Bot Can Change The World by Jordan Grant. He was even able to perform live at the 2016 FIRST Championship!

What is a song parody?
Parody music involves changing or copying existing (usually well known) musical ideas or lyrics, or copying the particular style of a composer or artist, or even a general style of music. Although the intention of a musical parody may be humor, it is the re-use of music that is the original defining feature. (Source: Wikipedia)

Jordan Grant - One Bot Can Change the World

 

Eligibility:
Any group or individual who is interested in helping #makeitloud- Participants, Mentors, Volunteers, Sponsors, Alumni, - anyone!

Expectations:
Submissions must be between 0:30 and 3:30 in length.

We encourage you to caption your video so viewers can see the lyrics.

Use your best judgment to keep your video in line with FIRST Values! Submissions should capture the FIRST Mission as an organization, rather than focus on just one program or experience.

Deadline:
Video submission must be uploaded to YouTube by Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 5pm (EST).

Submission Process:
Add your video!

Click here to add your video to our 2016 FIRST Song Parody Playlist.

Click on the “Add Videos” button.

Parody Instructions

Please only add the video you/your team has created for the 2016 FIRST Song Parody contest. All other videos will be removed from the playlist.

Share it with the world!

Tweet the link to @FIRSTweets, and include #FIRSTParody.

Award/Distribution:
Selection of the winning submission will take place in December 2016. The winning submission will be played at many FIRST events throughout the 2016/2017 Season, including, but not limited to, FIRST LEGO League Regional Championships and FIRST LEGO League Jr. Expos, FIRST Tech Challenge Super Regionals, FIRST Robotics Competition Regionals and District Events, and FIRST Championships. The winning submission will also enjoy seeing the parody video on the big screen at the FIRST Championships in 2017!

Please be aware that by submitting a video to this contest, FIRST reserves the right to use the video in any way, without additional permissions.