Contest Entry Checklist

1. Entry video uploaded online.

Entry videos can be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. Post your video and copy the URL (link) so you can paste it into your contest entry form.

2. Select and fill-out the registration form.

Entry opens October 1, 2020 at 12:01PM PT. To enter the contest, sign-up or sign-in to your HLAG profile, select the appropriate age group to access the registration form and fill-in the required fields with your entry and contact information.

3. A brief story about you, your drumming and your video.

Include information about when and why you started drumming, who your favorite drummers are, notes about your entry and anything else you’d like to share with your fans.

4. A recent photo of yourself with your drum.

Your photo will appear with your entry and may also be used for promotion in print, electronic and social media. Professional photos are not required but high-quality images are appreciated.

Finalists & Judging

Up to 25 Finalists and “Wild Card” entries in each age group will be selected and judged by a panel of top drummers, teachers and former HLAG Champions. (Note: The HLAG 2020 Marching Percussion Contest does not include a Public Voting phase.)

And The Winner Is…

The Hit Like A Girl 2020 Marching Percussion Champions and 2nd and 3rd place Winners in each age group will be announced on the Hit Like A Girl website on October 26, 2020 at 12:00 PM PST. These winners receive prizes and performance opportunities (at the discretion of HLAG management). For more information, see “Prizes”, below.

Special Awards

Special Award recipients are selected by representatives of a range of industry, media and educational sponsors based on talent, geography and/or need.

Participation Rewards

Everyone who enters HLAG receives a certificate of participation (upon request) and access to the PowerPack digital goody bag that includes free educational material, booklets, magazines and discount coupons.