The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced some rule changes on Thursday (February 1), which include requiring potential nominees in music categories to provide more information.
“For categories identified as music categories (these are music direction and composition and original song at the Daytime Emmys), applicants must provide full publication information and sign an additional license agreement issued by NATAS that will allow NATAS to use the music featured in the ceremony clip,” the Academy said in a statement. “The information will be distributed only to the candidates. Failure to provide sufficient information AND proper contact information for a legally authorized signer will result in a different clip being selected or the music being replaced with rights-cleared music at NATAS' discretion.”
The emphasis on the words “required” and “and” was in the Academy's original directive.
At the 2023 Daytime Emmys Creative Arts ceremony in December, Jennifer Nettles and Bill Sherman won Outstanding Original Song for “Life Is Sweet” by American Anthems (PBS). A platoon of 10 composers won outstanding music direction and composition for Home (Apple TV+).
Being considered for just one Daytime Emmy doesn't come cheap. Entry fees for program categories are $425 with a $500 late fee. Entry fees for the Performer, Host and Craft categories are $350 with a $400 late fee.
Here's the schedule for the 51st annual Daytime Emmys:
- February 1st – Open for submissions/review entries
- February 22 – Deadline for participation
- March 7 – Late entry deadline
- March 21 – April 11 – Judging all entries
- Week of April 15 – The nominations have been announced
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/daytime-emmys-new-requirements-in-music-categories-announced-1235595583/
