Design artwork for The Cure
About The Cure
The Cure were formed by Robert Smith in 1977 and released their debut album 'Three Imaginary Boys' in 1979. One of the most popular bands in the world, they have released 13 studio albums and more than 40 singles to date, the most recent being '4:13 Dream' and 'The Perfect Boy' in 2008. The Cure have been re-issuing re-mastered versions of their early albums since 2003, with 1992's 'Wish' (the album that carries the single 'Friday I'm In Love') scheduled for the 'deluxe re-release' treatment in 2012. The band are currently working on a new studio album, as well as continuing to excite fans around the globe with amazing live shows, including their recent epic 'Reflections' performances and stunning 150 minute headline set at Bestival 2011.For more information visit: thecure.com
Teenage Cancer Trust:
Teenage Cancer Trust is a charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults by providing specialist teenage units in NHS hospitals.
For more information visit: teenagecancertrust.org
Secret 7" is an exciting project combining music and art in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Seven bands and recording artists (The Cure, Florence + The Machine, DJ Shadow, Ben Howard, CSS, Noah and The Whale and Bombay Bicycle Club) are inviting creatives to design the artwork for a seven inch vinyl sleeve inspired by one of their songs. The project will culminate in 700 unique vinyl sleeves displayed in Idea Generation Gallery in London in the week leading up to Record Store Day 2012. On that day, each of the vinyls at the gallery will be available to purchase with all of the profits going to Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Cure's Choice
45 designs will be selected and printed on a Secret 7" vinyl sleeve which will be sold and exhibited in a gallery in East London in the week leading up to the Record Store Day on April 21st 2012. On the last day of the exhibition one copy of each vinyl will be sold in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust. Each winner will also receive:
• A signed copy of their Secret 7" vinyl sleeve
• Exposure and recognition for their artwork on a website dedicated to the winning designs
People's Choice
- The 5 highest voted artists will each receive the incentives as offered to the 45 winners selected by The Cure.
Get Involved
Submit by: January 19, 2012
Vote: January 20, 2012 - January 26, 2012
Winner(s) Announced: April 23, 2012
Click 'Get Started' to review the guidelines and submit your work.
Helpful Tips
- Set a reminder 1 week before the submission deadline and also for the day that voting opens.
- Share your submission before voting opens. (Your 'supporters' will be invited to vote for you as soon as voting opens.)
How Winner(s) Will Be Chosen
The Cure will choose the winner(s) from all qualified submissions with special consideration for the top voted entries. A qualified submission is one which meets all the Terms & Conditions, Guidelines and Official Rules.
Guidelines
- The winning designs may be modified to accommodate production requirements.
- Designs must not include text relating to the host artist nor song title.
- Designs must be original (meaning not using third party pre-existing copyright materials).
- Participants should retain their original artwork files (in 300dpi) but designs must be submitted in JPEG or PNG, max size 5MB.
- Participants must use the provided template when creating their design.
Official Rules
- The copyright in and to the winning submissions shall be owned by The Cure and/or Universal Music Group respectively.
- Finalists will be allowed to use their submission for portfolio purposes.
- The Cure has the right, but not the obligation, to use the winning submission.
