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Q：報名資格上的「公開表演經驗」包括甚麼？
A：不論場合（如Live House、音樂會、音樂節等），只要是公開的、有現場觀眾的演出即可。

Q：我們的作品不是廣東歌，可以嗎？
A：可以！音樂風格及語言不限。

Q：參加過搶耳音樂的活動（如「搶耳音樂廠牌計劃」Ear Up Incubation），可以參加嗎？
A：除Ear Up Global 2017/18及2019的參加者外，歡迎所有搶耳舊生參與。

Q：簽了公司的音樂單位可以報名嗎？
A：可以。

Q：如果我們沒有在Spotify上架作品，怎麼辦？
A：計劃旨在向海外輸出香港音樂，所以入圍音樂單位需要「Export-ready」。換言之，即使有否於音樂串流平台上架作品並非遴選的決定性因素，我們也極力建議參加者本身已有作品上架，以便接觸海外聽眾。

Q: What does that mean by “public live performance experience”?
A: Regardless of occasion (eg. live house, concert, music festival etc.), as long as it is a public performance for audience on spot.

Q: We don’t sing Cantonese songs, is that okay?
A: Yes! We welcome music of all genres and languages.

Q: Can we join this time, if we’ve joined other Ear Up programmes (eg. Ear Up Incubation) before?
A: Yes, except for the alumni from Ear Up Global 2017/18 and 2019.

Q: Can music groups who have signed a management company apply?
A: Yes.

Q: Is that okay if we don’t publish works on Spotify?
A: This programme aims to export Hong Kong music to the world, so the participants have to be “export-ready”. Which means, even though having published works on music streaming platforms is not the decisive factor in the selection process, we highly recommend participants do so, in order to reach oversea audiences.

Q：獲選入圍即是可以去海外音樂節演出嗎？
A：不是。因應各種因素，如音樂節伙伴的性質、檔期安排與協調等，成功入選計劃並不等於一定能前往海外演出。我們與音樂節伙伴會在入圍音樂單位當中邀請合適的音樂人前往海外。

Q：我們可以自行挑選參演哪個音樂節嗎？
A：「莫道你在選擇人，人亦能選擇你」，搶耳音樂會聽取入圍音樂單位的意向和偏好；但如上所述，出演邀請是綜合各種考慮而發出的，因此請體諒大會與伙伴是在多種協調後而作出相關決定，並不一定會符合入圍音樂單位的期望。

Q：在計劃當中，我們能參演所有音樂節嗎？
A：一個音樂單位只會參演一次海外音樂節。

Q：如果有幸入選，我在時間安排上有甚麼需要注意？
A：出發前會有少量活動，為入圍的音樂單位作準備。而獲邀到海外參演音樂節的音樂單位，旅程約長一週，包括演出及當地交流活動。回港後將有一次媒體發佈會及一次總結演出。目前我們尚與各音樂節伙伴商討詳細安排，入選後將公佈具體細節。

Q：計劃會涵蓋旅程的甚麼費用？
A：搶耳音樂會提供必要的音樂製作費、機票及住宿費。

Q: Does it mean that we can perform at oversea music festivals oversea if we got selected?
A: No. As we need to consider multiple factors, such as the nature of festival partners and scheduling, being selected into the programme does not guarantee a show. We will invite appropriate music groups from the participants with our festival partners.

Q: Can we pick which music festival to go?
A: It is a two-way thing. You are of course free to tell us your preference and priorities, but as mentioned above, our invitations are confirmed after multiple considerations, so please bear with us that the decision is made after multiple arrangements and coordination.

Q: Can we play in all the festivals?
A: In the programme, one music group will only perform in one oversea music festivals.

Q: If we’re selected, what should we be aware about time allocation?
A: Before touring, a few events will be arranged to equip participants. For those who are invited to show at oversea music festivals, the trip will last for about a week, including performance and music exchange activities with locals. After getting back to Hong Kong, there will be a press conference and a finale show for the programme. Currently we are still arranging with festival partners, the details will be released to the selected groups.

Q: What will be covered during the trip?
A: Ear Up Music will cover essential production cost, air tickets and accommodation.