For the last 3 years, Bushman Ukulele and Harmonica players have amazed us with their contest entries, displaying an exceptional level of skill and mastery of their instruments. Just take a look at some of the past winners and you’ll see what we mean. If you are a Uke or Harp player, beginner or expert, we want to hear and see you play! Anyone can enter and best of all, it’s FREE. All entries are shared right here on the Bushman Music website as well as on Youtube, so expect some recognition whether you want it or not. See the contest rules below for information on how to enter. Have fun and good luck!

• 2010 Video Contest Entries
• 2009 Hamonica Video Contest Entries, Winners, & Prizes
• 2009 Ukulele Video Contest Entries, Winners, & Prizes

Official Contest Rules

1. Contest begins October 1st, 2010 and ends at midnight on December 31st, 2010. Prizes will be awarded and winners posted here on Monday, January 15th, 2011.
2. Any brand of harmonica or ukulele can be used – it does not have to be a Bushman.
3. All entries must be made specifically for this contest, and contestants must introduce themselves and make a reference to the “Bushman World Video Contest” at the beginning of their video.
4. Contestants can submit up to 3 entries. Entries can come from individuals, groups, or clubs. In the case of groups and clubs, winners must share prize(s) if won – only one prize will be awarded per winning club or group. Any HUMAN, living anywhere in the world, is invited to enter. Bushman Music Works will pay all shipping costs for the prizes to be sent anywhere in the world. (Prizes will be marked “Gift” to help prevent customs and duty fees)
5. All entries must be made by E-Mailing Us a link pointing to the location where the video being entered is stored. Videos MUST be stored at YouTube.com. An example of a valid link is as follows; http://youtube.com/watch?v=U-lt3vVA-4I
6. Entries will not be judged by Bushman Music Works personnel. We will begin accepting votes at 12:01am on Saturday, January 1st, 2010, and will continue accepting votes until midnight Monday, January 4, 2010. Voters will come from the following groups:
   1. Bushman Music Forum Members – (see our forums)
   2. Anyone who submits an entry into the contest may vote
   3. All customers of Bushman Music Works, and finally
   4. Anyone who signs up to receive the free Bushman Music Works Harmonica or Ukulele Newsletter by filling out one of our newsletter forms like the one here, may vote.
7. We encourage voters to judge the videos on the following criteria: Entertainment value, technical ability, creative video presentation, and humor. In the past, when Bushman personnel judged the contest, “Entertainment Value” was the most heavily weighted factor. With each video we judged the first question we asked ourselves was, “Would we go out of our way to watch the video again?” Skilled players could win, but they couldn’t beat skilled players who were also creative entertainers. Now the judging will be left up to the public; it will be interesting to see what happens. Ten “Honorable Mentions” will be awarded to contestants who show outstanding enthusiasm.

All qualifying entries can be seen by clicking the “2010 Video Contest Entries” link above. Posted entries will include the date the entry was submitted and the name of the contestant who submitted it.