http://contest.warnerbrosrecords.com/RHCP/

Summary: Make a video for the track "Charlie" from the RHCP "Stadium Arcadium" album and the prize is:

* Trip to Paris to see them play and meet the band.
* US$5,000
* The winning video becomes the official video for the track.

Reading the small print, and being a cynic... Warner Brothers and the RHCP get a video made for peanuts (compared to their usual expenditure) and loads of free publicity coz people like me post things like this on forums and messageboards all over the net.

And, on top of that, they're being absolute skinflints (a.k.a cheapskates or tight-ar5e5)... Quote: "All expenses and costs, not expressly listed above, including but not limited to, meals, taxes, tips, entertainment, transfers, and transportation to airport, to and from home residence, and any other expense or cost, not expressly included above, are the Winner's sole responsibility."

You'd think they'd at least chuck in food and return transportation to and from the airports - especially considering what they're saving and getting out of the whole deal!!!

I can understand a large corporate loving the idea and milking it for all it's worth, but shame on the band for going along with it - assuming they know the fine print. It's disappointing to see...