The English singer announced Monday, in celebration of his 50th anniversary with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, that he’s launching a competition with YouTube for aspiring video creators to make music videos for “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Bennie and the Jets.”
Entries for “Elton John: The Cut” will open Jan. 9, 2017. The competition will close Jan. 23, and creators must be at least 16.
John, Taupin, a panel of YouTube creators and industry players will pick three winners, and music videos will premiere next summer. Winners will also receive $10,000 from YouTube. Pulse Films will help the filmmakers with production.
For more information, visit http://www.eltonjohn.com/thecut.
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