How Sweet the Sound 2012 Ticket Sweepstakes Official Rules
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED.
The How Sweet the Sound 2012 Ticket Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) begins on or about September 5, 2012 at 12:01:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on November 2, 2012 (“Sweepstakes Period”). The Sweepstakes Period shall be divided into eight (8) entry periods (each, an “Entry Period”). The Sweepstakes is intended for viewing and participation only within the 50 United States and the District of Columbia and shall be governed by U.S. law.
ELIGIBILITY:
Sweepstakes is open only to legal residents of the Eligible Areas (as defined herein) set forth in the chart below, who are at least 18 years of age at time of entry. In order to be eligible to enter the Sweepstakes during any Entry Period, Entrants must reside within 60 (sixty) miles of the Designated City for that Entry Period (the “Eligible Area”). Employees, officers and directors, their immediate family members (spouse, siblings, children and parents, regardless of where they live) or members of the same households (whether related or not) of Momentum Worldwide the “Sponsor”), its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, printers, advertising and promotion agencies and any and all companies associated with the development, distribution or implementation of this Sweepstakes are not eligible to participate.
| Entry Period |
Designated City (Eligible entrants must reside within 60 (sixty) miles) |
| 1 |
Dallas, Texas |
| 2 |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| 3 |
Washington, D.C. |
| 4 |
Newark, New Jersey |
| 5 |
Detroit, Michigan |
| 6 |
Chicago, Illinois |
| 7 |
Los Angeles, California |
| 8 |
Brooklyn, New York |
HOW TO ENTER:
To participate in the Sweepstakes, you must have a Twitter® account and ”follow” @hstscelebration on Twitter® If you are a first-time visitor to Twitter®, you will be prompted to complete the on-screen registration form. Registration is a one-time requirement. If you are a returning visitor, you will be prompted to log in using your email address.
Standard data rates may apply to mobile devices.
Once you “follow” @hstscelebration on Twitter®, during the Entry Periods (listed in the cart below) you must submit a Tweet® via Twitter® of one hundred forty (140) characters or less explaining your favorite How Sweet the Sound moment (“Entry”). Entry must include the hashtag “#HSTS2012.” The hashtag characters shall count towards the Entry character limit.
Limit one (1) Entry per person/Twitter® account per Entry Period. Entries must be received by the Sponsor within the Entry Period to be eligible for the corresponding Sweepstakes drawing. Multiple entrants are not permitted to share the same Twitter® account.
| Entry Period |
Start Time & Date |
End Time & Date |
Drawing on or about |
| 1 |
9/5/12 at 12:01:01 a.m. ET |
9/5/12 at 06:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/5/12 at 8:00:00 p.m. ET |
| 2 |
9/6/12 at 12:01:01 a.m. ET |
9/8/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/9/12 |
| 3 |
9/9/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
9/10/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/11/12 |
| 4 |
9/11/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
9/11/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/12/12 |
| 5 |
9/12/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
9/13/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/14/12 |
| 6 |
9/14/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
9/15/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/16/12 |
| 7 |
9/16/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
9/19/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
9/20/12 |
| 8 |
10/30/12 at 12:01:01 p.m. ET |
11/2/12 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET |
11/3/12 |
Entries are void if obtained outside authorized legitimate channels or otherwise not in compliance with these Official Rules. In the event of a dispute over the identity of an entrant, the entrant will be the registered owner of the Twitter® account.
DRAWING: Independent judges (“Judges”), hired by the Sponsor as Sweepstakes Administrators, will select four (4) potential winners in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received during each Entry Period. Non-winning Entries will not be carried over into subsequent Entry Periods. Entry Tweet® content (aside from character limitations and prohibited content) shall not affect odds of winning. Potential winners will be notified by the Sponsor via a direct Twitter® message from @hstscelebration to the potential winner’s Twitter® account used to enter the Sweepstakes with instructions on how to claim the prize. In order to receive a direct message from Sponsor, Entrant must (a) currently “follow” @hstscelebration on Twitter® and (b) have his or her Twitter® account settings set to “unprotected” and/or “public.” If the potential winners cannot be reached within 24 hours, if prize notification is returned as undeliverable, if he/she is found to be ineligible, or if he/she cannot or does not comply with these Official Rules, such person will be disqualified and an alternate potential winner may be selected via random drawing. Judges’ decisions are final and binding on all participants. The potential winners must meet all eligibility requirements set forth in these rules to qualify for a prize. Limit one (1) prize per person during the entire Sweepstakes Period.
ODDS:
Odds of winning a prize depend upon the number of eligible Entries received during each Entry Period.
PRIZES:
Thirty-two (32) Prizes will be awarded. The thirty-two (32) Prize winners will each receive two (2) tickets to a How Sweet the Sound concert.
See Prize Chart below for details on locations.
Winner is responsible for all associated fees,costs or expenses not specifically listed herein.
The approximate retail value (“ARV”) of each Prize is $40.00.
| Entry Period |
Concert location |
| 1 |
Dallas, Texas |
| 2 |
Atlanta, Georgia |
| 3 |
Washington, D.C. |
| 4 |
Newark, New Jersey |
| 5 |
Detroit, Michigan |
| 6 |
Chicago, Illinois |
| 7 |
Los Angeles, California |
| 8 |
Brooklyn, New York |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PRIZES:
All properly claimed prizes will be awarded provided a sufficient number of eligible Entries are received, but in no event will Sponsor award more prizes than are provided for in these Official Rules. Prizes are non-transferable except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. No substitutions or cash redemptions except at Sponsor’s sole discretion, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded. All federal, state and local taxes and any other unspecified expenses associated with acceptance or use of prize are the responsibility of the winners. Entries deemed obscene, defamatory, or infringing will be disqualified at Sponsor’s sole discretion. By submitting an Entry, entrant represents and warrants that the Entry submitted is the original creation of the entrant, does not violate or infringe any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary rights or privacy right of any person or entity, does not defame any individual or entity and is the exclusive property of the entrant. Entrants agree to indemnify, defend and hold Sponsor harmless against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, claims, debts, investigations, fines, penalties, costs, expenses and settlements (including attorneys’ fees and costs of litigation, settlement, judgment, interest and penalties) arising out of or related to a breach of the foregoing representations and warranties. Sponsor reserves the right to reject any Entry which, in its sole and absolute discretion, is determined violate these requirements.
CLAIMING PRIZES:
Awarding of prizes is subject to verification of eligibility, and compliance with these Official Rules. Potential winners may be required to execute and submit (except where prohibited by law) a Prize Acceptance and Liability Release (collectively, “Release Forms”), per Sponsor’s directions. Tennessee residents need not submit to Publicity Release. Upon winner verification, prize tickets will be available at the “will call” desk at the concert venue. Winners will be required to show proof of identification (photo identification may be required) when claiming prize tickets. In the event of non-compliance with Official Rules, if a potential winner or Entry is deemed ineligible, if potential winner declines a prize or fails to complete the Release Forms, an alternate winner may be chosen by the Sponsor. By participating in the Sweepstakes, all participants acknowledge compliance with and agree to be bound by these Official Rules, the decisions of Sponsor and/or Judges, which are final in all respects, and all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
CONDITIONS: All Entries become the property of the Sponsor and may be used by Sponsor, its affiliated companies and their agents, successors, and assigns, and anyone authorized by them, for any purpose and in any media whatsoever, whether or not now known, throughout the universe in perpetuity, without further compensation to entrant. By entering, participants consent to the use of their name, likeness, biographical information and voice in advertising worldwide without compensation except where prohibited by law. Submitted Entries will not be acknowledged or returned, and no correspondence thereafter will be entered into by Sponsor with Entrant. Any Entry not in compliance with these Official Rules, or made via robotic, automated, mechanical, macro, programmed or like method will void all such Entries and disqualify any Entrant using such methods. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any person found or suspected of tampering with the Entry process or the operation of this Sweepstakes, to be acting in violation of these Official Rules, to be acting in a non-sportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or with intent to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other person. If, for any reason, the Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned by reason of, but not limited to, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes which Sponsor deems could corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right at it sole discretion to cancel, modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes and select the winners from among all eligible Entries received prior to the action, or as otherwise may be deemed fair and equitable by Sponsor. Sponsor will post notice of any such action at
www.twitter.com. Any attempt by an entrant to deliberately undermine the legitimate operation of this Sweepstakes is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek damages from any such individual to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY: By participating in this Sweepstakes, Entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Twitter®, their respective affiliated companies, subsidiaries, printers, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective employees, officers, directors, representatives and agents (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all liability for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind to persons, including death, or property arising in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, use or misuse of a prize, participation, or inability to participate in Sweepstakes or any Sweepstakes-related activity. Releasees are not responsible for misdirected, incomplete, damaged or garbled Entries, the Release Forms, or any other documents. Releasees are not responsible for any: (a) telephone, computer, mobile device, hardware, software, programming or interrupted or unavailable network, server or other connections, network malfunction, or other technical failures or errors, or failure to properly process Entries; (b) communication disruption or other forces beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor, including inability to access Twitter®, submit Entries or other disruption related to Internet traffic, virus, bug, or nonauthorized intervention; (c) damage caused by computer virus or otherwise resulting to any computer from entrant’s access of Twitter®, whether human, mechanical or electronic; or (d) incorrect or inaccurate information whether caused by Twitter® or by any of the programming or equipment associated with or used in the Sweepstakes. Proof of submitting information to Twitter® is not considered proof of delivery or receipt.
Releasees shall not be liable to any winner or any other person for failure to supply a prize or any part thereof, by reason of any acts of God; any action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entities (whether or not they prove to be valid); equipment failure; terrorist acts; earthquake; fire; flood; war; explosion; unusually sever weather; hurricane; embargo; labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal); labor or material shortage; transportation interruption of any kind; work slow-down; civil disturbance; insurrection; riot; or any other cause beyond Sponsor’s sole control. Releasees shall not be liable to any winner or any other person for damage to such person’s computer, mobile device, or its contents.
WINNERS LIST: To receive a list of winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope before November 15 to: How Sweet the Sound Twitter Contest Winners, Attn: Momentum Compliance, 7930 Clayton Road, Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63117.
SPONSOR:
Momentum Worldwide, 250 Hudson Street, 2
nd Floor, New York, NY 10013
The Nation’s capital was the place to praise on Wednesday September 12th. Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound rolled into the Verizon Center with the best choirs the region has to offer. Washington DC definitely had the livest crowd so far and the choirs, our judges and hosts matched their energy at every step.
After Bishop Hezekiah Walker, backed by The Celebration Choir of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church rocked “Souled Out” and the judges were introduced, it was time for the main event.
The first competing choir to grace the stage was the Gentle Giants Music Ministry directed by Nate Brown, performing “Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel.” They started out a jazzy intro before going into an all out technical performance that would rival a Broadway stage play. It was like a musical meets Sunday morning church service.
Next up was 100 Men in Black Male Chorus with director Marlon West performing “Let Everything that Hath Breath Praise the Lord.” As Fred Hammond said, he was happy to see 100 men who could sing, and sing they could. Their arrangements were perfect and the spoken word/mini-sermon bridge they added was the icing on the cake.
The third choir up was Elder Patrick Riddick and D’Vyne Worship singing “Omnipotent.” They did a good job of mixing old and new styles. They took it to church, especially near the end when the audience got involved. Even Bishop Hezekiah Walker got in on the act saying, “you looked great, you sounded great and you made me want to get up and start dancing.”
In between choir performances, CeCe Winans performed her hit “He’s Concerned, before Donald Lawrence encouraged the crowed to “embrace their grace place,” followed by a crowd stirring medley of hits performed by Fred Hammond.
Our co-host Yolanda Adams began the second half of the show with her popular song “Be Still.”
Harvest Life Changers Church Choir director Lester Harmon kicked off the second half of choir performances singing “It Is Well With My Soul.” The crowd actually started cheering for them well before the lights even hit the choir, their supporters came deep. They moved and sang in unison without flaw, exhibiting stellar grace and power. They also stood out because they were one of the few choirs to feature a soloist.
Returning regional winner 4 The Caz of Christ and director Trini L. Massie sang “Lift Him Up.” The Pittsburgh, PA choir had great melodies and symmetry. They got the crowd extra hyped with their big voices and Trini’s energetic direction. Their performance even had a few theatrical elements.
The last choir for the evening was Virginia State University Gospel Chorale directed by Perry Evans singing “Search Me Lord.” As the second college choir to perform at HSTS, they had a point to prove and by the end of their performance, they showed and proved. Their performance stood out because they started with a soloist and featured a lot of youthful energy (they even pulled off a couple frat inspired steps). Their band added a lot to the performance with the use of a strong horn section. The tuba player alone gave a true New Orleans feel to the show.
Mary Mary’s Erica Campbell brought the house down with a performance of “Yesterday,” before introducing Bishop Hezekiah Walker, who sang “You’re All I Need.”
Washington DC got a special treat when local radio personality and gospel recording artist, Lonnie Hunter and his choir hit the stage and sang “I’m Back.”
In their first appearance at How Sweet The Sound Virginia State University Chorale took home the Verizon People’s Choice Award for the choir that received the most text votes.
The final two choirs that received the two highest vote totals from the judges were Elder Patrick Riddick and D’Vyne Worship and 4 The Caz of Christ. The winner would receive $10,000 and the runner up receives $5000 (each participating choir that does not win an award receives $3000). The Washington D.C. region How Sweet The Sound winner is… 4 The Caz of Christ (they also received the Verizon HopeLine Champion Award).
The show ended as always with a huge performance of Donald Lawrence’s hit song “Giants,” featuring all of the talent gathered onstage. It was a great evening overall. Thanks to our sponsors Verizon Wireless and United Healthcare, as well as the great Washington D.C. crowd. It was one of the best How Sweet The Sound shows yet.
