STEP 1 – REGISTER YOUR PROFILE
Register your profile on the official entry system by completing the registration form with the information required in each field and click submit. All previous profile registrations have been cleared. You will need to create a new profile for 2024 to gain access to the entry system. Ensure to select the correct licence category from the options provided which include: Campus, Commercial, Community and PBS OR Internet only.
STEP 2 – LOG IN TO THE ENTRY SYSTEM
Use your registered username and password to log in to the entry system. You can access the entry system link via your confirmation email or via the Telkom Radio Awards website. Once you have logged in, you will be redirected to the main dashboard. Use the toolbar on the left side to navigate your way around the entry system.
STEP 3 – CREATE AN ENTRY
To create a new entry click the ‘ Create A New Entry’ button on the toolbar on the left of the screen. Select the appropriate category you wish to enter and complete the entry form fields accordingly. Each entry has two parts – the audio and the written submission. Both are important to the judges, and each should complement the other.
Written submission:
- The written motivation is your opportunity to “sell” your entry to the judges and to fill in any gaps.
- Your written motivation must be tailored to the category criteria and ensure that the written motivation and your audio submission complement one another.
- Judges may have no idea where your show fits in the schedule, who it is aimed at and why you did it the way you did, so ensure to give them useful background information for further context
Audio submission:
- Prepare your audio in accordance with the category requirements.
- The audio submission consists of a maximum of a six-minute demo/bite/montage that must have been aired in the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024.
- The judges will stop listening to the audio after the six-minutes and will not acknowledge the inclusion of other audio material, such as specially recorded voice links or introductions.
- Each audio file must be uploaded online in .mp3 format only and only broadcast material should be included.
Please ensure to read the category information and entry form fields carefully. Your entry is your opportunity to showcase your talent so make sure that your entry is a strong representation of your best work.
STEP 4 – SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY
Once your entry form fields have been completed and you are happy with your entry, click ‘Submit’. You may edit your entries up until the entry deadline.
Should you require any assistance with your entry, please contact Zandi Nhlapo at NhlapoZ@arena.africa or use the support facility on the entry system.