We've always known that Die Mannequin fans were creative, but now you can prove it to the band and everyone else by winning our very first Design a Die (mannequin t-shirt) Contest. At the end of this contest, one ass-kicking, fan-submitted design will be turned into the next Die Mannequin t-shirt.
In addition to bragging rights, the winner will receive two t-shirts with their design printed on them, autographed by Die Mannequin, as well as three special guest passes to see Die Mannequin perform live, including a backstage meat'n'greet with the band. Yum.
We're looking for unique, interesting designs that fit with the band's style, so don't be afraid to send in something unexpected, because that's exactly what's going to get you noticed. As long as you're not breaking any copyright or trademark laws, we're open to pretty much anything you can come up with.
Before you start designing, make sure to read all the information below carefully. While we want your designs to break the rules of what a traditional band tee is, we will delete your submission if it breaks any one of our rules, of which there are few.
Good luck to everyone and we can't wait to see what you come up with.
Submission Form:
The submission deadline for this contest has passed.
How the contest works:
From September 10 to October 1 contestants can submit up to two t-shirt designs by filling out the form . Only two designs are allowed; if you need to send in more than this to show off your best work, that's probably a bad sign.
The design(s) must be original, with no copyright or trademark images used. There is one exception to this and that's official Die Mannequin images, including album artwork, which you can incorporate if you like. Submitted designs immediately become the exclusive property of Die Mannequin (don't worry, we're not going to use them in any way other than what's described below).
Once the submissions are collected, Die Mannequin themselves will go through them and pick the 10 they like best. These top 10 semi-finalists will be contacted by our web team and then announced on the site October 15. From then until October 29, DieMannequin.ca site members will vote for their favourite design.
On Halloween, the contest end date, our winner will be announced.
The winning design will be made into the next Die Mannequin t-shirt (and possibly other items) and sold in the DieMannequin.ca Store (and possibly on tour).
Prizes:
The winner will receive three special guest passes to any one Die Mannequin show of the winner's choosing taking place between January 1, 2009 to January 1, 2010. At that show the winner and their guests will get to meet and hang out with the band backstage. The winner will also receive two t-shirts with their design printed on them, autographed by the band.
Also, everyone who votes in our semi-final round will be entered into a draw to win one of five shirts featuring the winning design.
You must be a DieMannequin.ca site member to vote for the winning design in the semi-final round, so if you don't have an account yet, sign up for one now. It's free and we always respect our members' privacy.
Dates to Remember:
Contest start date: September 10, 2008
Submissions Accepted: September 10, 2008 to October 1, 2008 at 11:59pm EST
Semi-Finalists Announced: October 15, 2008
Semi-Finals Voting Period: October 15, 2008 to October 29, 2008
Winner Announced: October 31, 2008
All questions should be directed to help@DieMannequin.ca.