Radio Music Gallery Call for Mixes

August 21, 2024

News , Submissions

Playlists/mixes are a curatorial outlet; one that we wish to share with community members.

While it might seem like background music, we cherish the process of selecting and building a playlist/mix that can be pumped into performance spaces during doors and intermission at an event. A great playlist/mix can draw connections between artists, styles, and histories, and set the stage for deep listening and engaging with a performance.

We invite community members to submit existing or proposed playlists for inclusion during our upcoming X Avant Festival, Texture (October 15-19). Selected playlists will also be included on Radio Music Gallery through FSR.

Submission Requirements

1. Choose between one of these themes: 

    2. Show us what you’re thinking, you can either:

    a) Provide 10 minutes* of audio from a pre-existing mix, or a compilation of songs that represent the vibe of ONE of the prompts from above. Only submit tracks via YouTube, SoundCloud or Bandcamp. DO NOT submit songs via Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal or any other subscription based streaming services as we will not be able to playback your selection; OR

    b) Submit a pre-recorded mix* of yours that matches this vibe. DO NOT make a new mix for these prompts.

    *If you are providing something longer than 10 minutes, please provide a timestamp where we should begin listening.

    3. Submit a 100 word / 600 character (max) blurb about your thoughts behind your submission. Feel free to get creative here in your explanation. Describing why music is amazing is incredibly hard! 

    Next Steps

    Scope:

    Project Timeline:

    Selected Mixes:

    Once selected, the creator provides:

    Creator receives:

    Questions? Contact sanjeet@musicgallery.org

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