Your last chance to enter
With entries to our 2010 Pacific Break competition closing at 5pm, Wednesday, 1 September, now is the time to send us your very best song!
For those rushing against the clock, we’ll take you step-by-step through the essentials of getting your entry to us on time.
We’ve had our highest ever number of entries this year, but you know what? We just can’t get enough of your creativity. You’ve sent us such a great variety of music — reggae, rock, soul, R’n'B, kaneka, pop, string band and even dub — and it’s clear to us that the Pacific brimming with musical talent.
Recording
If you haven’t gotten around to recording your music yet, our In the studio series is where you can find out how. We discuss the free options for budding producers, so you’re not held back by what you can afford. Seeing as entries close so soon, the best way to record your song would be to perform it and record it as simply as possible. Check out our guide to the basics of recording for some tips. (If you’re recording on a cassette tape, you can then record that to a computer using the cable we describe in that article.)
Entering
Once you’ve recorded your song and saved it in mp3 format (which will mean it’s a suitable size to send to us), you’ll need to fill out an entry form and upload your song. Thankfully, you can do this with our online entry form. Please make sure you read the terms and conditions! We’ll also need a signature from you, so print the entry form and either fax, scan or photograph the signed form to send back to us. If you have a photo of you or your band, you can upload that with your song.
Learning
While you wait to hear what our judges think, spend some time learning more about music in the region from both experts and rising stars like yourself. On our website you’ll find dozens of interviews, videos, performances and guest blog posts from artists all over the Pacific. Consider your own style and how it fits in the wider world of music, or think about new ways to approach telling stories through your songs. There’s heaps of great advice to be found.
Reflecting
Finally, join (or start) the discussion and leave your thoughts and opinions in a comment. Advice from experienced artists is very valuable, but everybody has something worthwhile to share. While there can only be one winner of Pacific Break, we believe that there are many winners when people start talking about and sharing their music, and new connections are being made.
Good luck!
Comments
Entries for Pacific Break 2010 have now closed. Thank you all for sending us so much fantastic music this year – we’ll keep you up to date as always with the judging process!
Compilation CDs
This is a huge step in promoting musical talents in the Pacific. I tried to download free entry songs to the comp but to no avail. I also am interested in buying the compilation album for all but esp the 2010 entries.Please enlighten me as to how to obtain one. My name is Kanau Sion (from PNG) and living in Perth, WA.
Hi Kanau!
Not sure why you’re having trouble with downloading the free tracks, as we’ve checked them and they seem to all be there. If you’re not already doing this – right click the link to the song, and choose ‘Save Target As…’ or ‘Save Link As…’ – that should work!
As for the compilation CDs, they’re free! We’ll be in touch to get your address so we can send you one.
Thanks for listening.
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