Songs Of the FuTure: Online Music Contest Simulates Self-Promotion and Market Dynamics
Songs Of the FuTure is a digital music competition that mimics the recording industry, organized by the Departments of Computer Science and Communication and Social Research at Sapienza University of Rome, in partnership with ExitWell magazine. Musicians aged 18 and older can participate, gaining access to a customizable online platform to showcase their original songs available for download or streaming at the virtual price of one softy. The contest incorporates five elements of the music industry for customization. Under the guidance of Riccardo De Stefano, the artistic team will accept up to 100 submissions across five bimonthly rounds. Winners will perform live in Rome in 2017, with the top artist earning a slot at MEI in Faenza 2017 and an interview with ExitWell. Registration is free until May 31, 2016.
Key facts
- Songs Of the FuTure is an online music contest simulating the record market.
- Organized by Sapienza University of Rome's Departments of Computer Science and Communication and Social Research.
- Collaboration with music magazine ExitWell.
- Open to musicians and bands aged 18 and over.
- Participants get a customizable web space to present an original song.
- Songs are offered for download/streaming at virtual cost of one softy.
- Artistic direction led by Riccardo De Stefano, deputy director of ExitWell Magazine.
- Up to 100 entries admitted, divided into 5 bimonthly rounds of 20 bands.
- Round winners become finalists; live final in Rome in 2017.
- Prize: performance at MEI Faenza 2017 and interview in ExitWell print edition.
- Free registration open until May 31, 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Riccardo De Stefano
Institutions
- Sapienza Università di Roma
- ExitWell
- MEI (Meeting delle Etichette Indipendenti)
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Faenza