Frequently Asked Questions

- What's the Dew Circuit Breakout?

Starting in 2003 as an online contest and evolving every year since then, MTV2 and Mountain Dew have teamed up to bring you a national battle of emerging artists! DCB discovers, supports and gives up-and-coming musicians a chance for their big break. Ever hear of Halifax, Hellogoodbye, Yellowcard, Taking Back Sunday and Hawthorne Heights? They all got their big start with Dew Circuit. Even if you're not in a band, you have the power to determine the champion of Dew Circuit Breakout ’07.  

- Can my band still enter?

Band sign-up is now officially closed. But, don’t fret, there will be tons of other opportunities down the road for emerging artists on MTV2!

- Who picks the finalists/winners?

Twelve lucky bands were hand-picked by MTV2's expert music and talent panel – from there, the competition really begins!  We'll set bands loose to the fans, who will determine who's worthy and who's not. There are three eliminations leading up to the Live Finale, where 2007's victor will be crowned. Sounds cool, right?  Did we mention that the eliminations are totally controlled by the fans?? Check it out—Go Vote!! 

- When does each voting round start/end?

Voting is now closed for 2007. Voting Period 1: To select the top six (6) finalists October 1, 2007 – November 4, 2007 Voting Period 2: To select the top three (3) finalists November 5, 2007 – November 25, 2007 Voting Period 3: To select the one (1) Dew Circuit Breakout Winner November 26, 2007 – December 15, 2007 Tune in to MTV2 on Saturday December 15th for the Dew Circuit Breakout '07 LIVE Finale where the three finalists perform in MTV's Times Square studios.

- I signed up, and didn’t make the cut this time, what now?

Bands that created profiles during the official sign-up period, are still being considered for future MTV2 payoffs. So, hold tight, we’ll keep bands posted as to what’s coming up.

- Why should I become a fan?

Registering and becoming an official fan allows your picture to appear next to all of your comments for every user to see. You will also have the chance for your comments appear on air during various programming and video blocks. 

- What can I upload to my artist page? 

Here is your chance to wow your fans and MTV2 execs alike.  On your artist page you should upload band characteristics that show your individuality and talent. It would be great to see a band or artist photo, music tracks, videos of performances and a band biography.  That's right; bands should add all types of information including comparisons if you think you sound like another musician, your influences and descriptions of your music.  The more you update and the more information you provide, the better your band's artist page will be. 

- What file formats can I upload?

You can upload music with MP3 and WMA formats. Videos can be uploaded as MPG, MPEG, WMV, MP4, and MOV and photos as JPG.     

- I uploaded a song/video, why isn't it showing up?

All audio and video content goes through a moderation process. For guidelines on content submission and what's acceptable and what's not, please see the Rules of Participation. Previewing all these uploaded files can sometimes take a few hours, so be patient and check back regularly.

- Why can’t I play audio/video on this site at all?

Please make sure you have the latest version of Flash player installed on your computer. This site requires Flash 9.0.28 or above to play music or video clips. Download the latest version here.

- Is the Dew Circuit Breakout part of MTV2 On The Rise?

Dew Circuit Breakout and On The Rise are separate MTV2 competitions running side-by-side. Local bands and musicians have multiple opportunities to showcase their music to local fans and music lovers. Through the Dew Circuit Breakout, On The Rise, Local Discover & Download, affiliate distribution partners, MTV2 On Demand, and other avenues, MTV2 provides emerging artists the chance to gain exposure, introduce their music to new fans, and generate industry awareness.