The International Space Time Concerto is running a competition with a total prize pool of $50,000. The competition is offering a shot for 6 finalists to perform with an accompanying orchestra at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music Concert Hall in late 2012. Sounds very Kanye. Plus another 2 finalists will collaborate with an international internet-linked ensemble from five countries. Yeah that’s not weird at all, project manager Tracy Redhead says this is all about “the music industry embracing new technology and change.”

The parts that I reckon y’all wanna check is A. No entry fee and B. The innovative section that is seeking sound artists and digital media artists to present an original piece or remix/recontextualise an existing Concerto. You could even remix a live orchestra. So beat makers, remixers, sound designers and experimental artists can step up and collaborate with the University of Newcastle.

How do you do it? First, you submit a proposal – show reel, then get selected, travel to Newcastle, rehearse and possibly perform for an international audience. These peeps are also talking about projecting work on buildings in Newcastle during the internet broadcast. It is all very interesting and definitely outside regular opportunities for artists.

For entries go here – http://www.spacetimeconcerto.com and for facebook here – http://www.facebook.com/spacetimeconcerto

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