Compose your way to $10k IN Indiana. The Indiana Destination Development Foundation (IDDF) and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch invite musicians to capture the fun and excitement of our state in the form of a musical jingle and win $10,000. 

"Indiana is a state full of creativity, and we are thrilled to invite musicians to showcase their talents," said Lt. Gov. Crouch, chair of IDDF. "This contest is a unique way to celebrate Indiana while highlighting the excitement of all that our state has to offer."

All contestants must be 18 years of age or older and a resident or native of Indiana or a graduate of an Indiana institution of higher learning. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 4, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET. Individual musicians may submit only one jingle, however, an individual musician may also be part of an ensemble submission. Companies are not eligible to submit. The selected winner will be notified and receive $10,000.

"We are excited to tap into Indiana's rich musical talent with this contest and give Indiana musicians a chance to compose the spirit of our state," said Elaine Bedel, Secretary and CEO of IDDC. "Capturing the essence of Indiana is no small task and we are looking forward to hearing how Indiana's artists use their creativity to bring lyrics to life in a jingle."

Selection Process and Criteria

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel. The panel will select the finalist based on the extent to which the jingle meets the following criteria:

• Reflects core pillars of the IN Indiana brand - Review the Free Campaign Kits!
• Creative quality (e.g., musical composition, use of lyrics)
• Versatility (jingle is suitable for multi-platform use)
• Originality

Contest Rules and Regulations

No copyrighted music or lyrics, AI-written music or lyrics, libelous or defamatory lyrics, or parodies will be accepted.

A good jingle submission includes the phrase "IN Indiana", is catchy and adaptable and portrays the state in a positive, creative light. The tone of the jingle should always be informative, inviting, and inclusive, while injecting neighborly wit that keeps it fun and engaging.

Winner Notification

The winner will be notified no later than Dec. 6, 2024 and will receive a prize of $10,000.

How to Submit

Musicians wishing to respond to this call for jingle entries should:

• Read and accept the Contest Rules and Regulations.
• Visit the brand campaign website to learn more about the IN Indiana brand.
• Musicians ready to submit a jingle should visit SoundCloud or YouTube to upload the jingle. Submissions can only be 30 seconds in length and will be accepted in WAV, FLAC, AIFF, ALAC, and MP3 formats only.
• Fill out the form here!

For questions, contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Miscellaneous

• The winner acknowledges that they will supply music and vocal tracks separately.
• IDDF shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all submissions, unless and until IDDF releases its rights to the submission back to the contestant. Contestants are given full rights to their submissions if they are not chosen as the winner.
• The winner gives up all rights to and interest in the music and lyrics of the winning submission.
• Contestants shall not share their submissions anywhere (web, social media etc.), nor make any use of their submissions, nor any part of their submissions, or a variation of their submissions, until they receive notice that IDDF’s rights to their submission are released.
• Contest Rules and Regulations

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The Indiana Supreme Court annual report is available online. Chief Justice Loretta Rush will speak to media about the report on Tuesday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern) in the Supreme Court conference room (State House Room 319). Press interested in attending should RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

The 60+ page Supreme Court annual report provides information about the work of the court and its affiliated agencies during the fiscal year (July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024). In addition to providing statistics on the cases considered by the court, the report also details the administrative work of the judicial branch.

Some of the information included in the data, milestones, and important projects, include:

• The five justices reviewed more than 735 cases, heard 44 oral arguments, and handed down 47 majority opinions
• 60% of all court opinions were unanimous
• A 23-member Commission on Indiana's Legal Future was established to investigate solutions for the state's attorney shortage
• Over 60% of requests for cameras in trial courts were accepted by local judges
• Users accessed mycase.in.gov a total of 54 million times

• Over 23,000 continuing legal education courses were accredited by the Office of Admissions and Continuing Education
• Courts made 8,100 calls to Language Line for telephone interpreter services
• Nearly 1,200 hours of training was offered to judicial officers and other justice system stakeholders

Past annual reports can be found at courts.in.gov/supreme/annual-reports/.

 The American Red Cross Kentucky Region is issuing an appeal for financial donations, blood donations, and for volunteers who are willing to travel this fall to support emergency shelters for major national disaster relief efforts.

Ways people can help:

• DONATE FINANCIALLY: Financial donations are the quickest and fastest way to get help to people who need it. Visit redcross.org, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or text the word HELENE to 90999 to make a donation to help people affected by disasters like Hurricane Helene. Donations enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disaster. 
• BLOOD: Hurricane Helene has caused more than 1,500 blood donations to go uncollected in the Southeast — yet the need for blood remains constant for patients in need. Those outside the affected areas are encouraged to schedule a blood donation appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or using the Blood Donor App to help restock the shelves.
• VOLUNTEER: Interested volunteers are urged to sign up today at redcross.org/volunteer. All candidates must complete necessary training and be able to commit to a two-week deployment. Applicants who don’t have disaster experience, but have supervision, management or organization skills; a strong desire to help others; and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, are encouraged to apply.

‘THIS IS SAFE’: HELENE FAMILY SHARES WHAT SHELTER MEANS TO THEM In emergency shelters, Red Cross disaster volunteers provide people with a safe place to stay, necessities like food and water, and critical services like mental health support and basic health services such as replacing lost medications or medical equipment. 

Over the weekend in Perry, Florida, Amber Barteau and her family sought refuge at a Red Cross shelter after discovering that Hurricane Helene devastated their home — which marked the third time they’ve survived a hurricane in just over a year. “As soon as I pulled up to the shelter, it made me feel good,” Amber said. “I thought to myself, this is safe, and I’m going to be OK.”

RED CROSS MOBILIZES MASSIVE RESPONSE TO HELENE As of Monday, more than 1,000 Red Cross disasters responders, over a dozen are from Kentucky, are on the ground across 10 states devastated by Hurricane Helene in the Southeast, including hard-hit North Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia and Florida. 

On Sunday night, more than 2,600 people stayed in 69 emergency shelters supported by the Red Cross and other community organizations. That overnight total jumped by some 600 people in just one day — and as storm-ravaged communities like those in North Carolina become more accessible, the Red Cross expects the need will continue to grow. While disaster assessments are still underway in hard-to-reach areas, emergency officials are planning for shelter operations to last at least several weeks, based on the storm’s initial widespread destruction.

In Kentucky severe storms swept through over the weekend. Five trained Red Cross disaster workers are helping close to 100 people across the state whose homes were impacted. The Red Cross worked with community partner, God's Pantry, and assisted with the distribution of no prep meals in Boyle County. In addition, the Red Cross loaned 80 cots and provided toiletry items and blankets to the Pine Knot Job Corps program in Pine Knot, KY (McCreary County), for job corps members evacuating from North Carolina. 

The Red Cross Kentucky Region is grateful to those who have provided financial support for disaster relief, such as Bill and Jill Howard; Commonwealth Credit Union; Dean Dorton, Frost Brown Todd Attorneys; GE Appliances; Samtec; UofL Health; Valvoline Instant Oil Change and to the Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Parter, Yum! Brands.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.

Let’s do the Time Warp AGAIN! 

Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition with its 19th annual interactive screening on Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. The theatre is located at 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington.

Ticket prices will increase by $5 at the door, so purchase tickets in advance to save!

Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening (6:30 and 10:30 p.m.) for our highly-anticipated pre-show event, featuring a costume contest, fabulous prizes, devirginization ceremony, and more! To host this year’s pre-show festivities, Constellation will welcome back local drag queen, producer, and host Oriana Perón.

Oriana Perón is a dynamic drag performer from Bloomington, IN, who turned her love for cosplay into a captivating stage career. Since 2006, Oriana has combined her passion for anime, video games, and musical artistry into one-of-a-kind drag acts that have dazzled audiences across the country. Known for her quirky and fun performances, she’s been featured in Crunchyroll, Anime News Network, and Watermark Magazine. With a mission to create safe, engaging spaces and expand her anime-inspired drag shows internationally, Oriana continues to push the boundaries of performance art while spotlighting other talented nerdy performers.

In this cult classic, newly engaged sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) find themselves stuck with a flat tire during a storm and happen upon the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), a “sweet transvestite” and scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf), a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien), and a pair of wicked groupies. Through elaborate songs and dances, Frank unveils his latest creation: a muscular male specimen named "Rocky."

The Rocky Horror Picture Show has a long history of audience participation. At screenings, audiences typically throw rice, ring bells, yell specific phrases, and generally cause mayhem in the theater! Prop bags with goodies and guides on how to participate in this cult-classic tradition will be available to purchase for $5 with tickets or at the show.

For more information call 812-323-3020.