You can be the winner of Monte Carlo's “Richness Through Diversity 2008” Song Contest…

If:

• You are between the ages of 12 and 21
• You are a talented young poet or songwriter
• You live in or near a community which has benefited from an action by a humanitarian association from Monte Carlo (the Principality of Monaco)

then you have the opportunity to write a song and win a recording contract and also a trip to Monte Carlo in order to participate in your song's recording with professional artists!

The rules and regulations:

1. Your song's theme:
   The lyrics should express your feelings, impressions, reactions, experience, and/or interpretations of whatever contribution our Principality's association has made in your life or that of your community.
   You can read a list of Monte Carlo's worldwide humanitarian associations and some photos of their activities.
2. Your song's melody:
   
   Listen to the music
   or download the melody or your song (from the Monte Carlo Rhapsody CD by Louis Frosio). You can change or rearrange this melody as well as the beat and/or the rhythm to add your own local flavor.
3. Your song's lyrics can be for Singing, for Rap, or Hip Hop style.
   It can be in whatever language that you want (you may also record and send in a cassette version if you like).
   But you must submit your song's lyrics written in either english or french for our judges.
4. This Contest ends October 31, 2007 & all entries must be submitted, either:
   • via our online form
   • via our local consulate or Humanitarian Association: Read the listings
   • via post:
     
     Monaco Humanitaire 2008 c/o S.E. M. Fautrier
     Fondation Prince Albert II
     Boulevard de Suisse
     98000 Monaco
     PRINCIPAUTÉ DE MONACO