Remix Queen's hit song 'Don't Stop Me Now'
THE BRIEF
Queen: legends of rock and roll and one of the most influential bands in history were responsible for some of the world's most celebrated music for which they earned 18 number one albums and 18 number one singles.
In celebration of Queen's 40th Anniversary, band members Brian May and Roger Taylor along with guest judges, Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson, Queen's resident sound engineer and sound producer are inviting musicians to remix the hit song 'Don't Stop Me Now'.
One winner will be invited to the prestigious and globally acclaimed Metropolis Studios in London - the same studio where Queen famously recorded many of their hit albums including 'Made In Heaven' and 'Innuendo'.
In celebration of Queen's 40th Anniversary, band members Brian May and Roger Taylor along with guest judges, Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson, Queen's resident sound engineer and sound producer are inviting musicians to remix the hit song 'Don't Stop Me Now'.
One winner will be invited to the prestigious and globally acclaimed Metropolis Studios in London - the same studio where Queen famously recorded many of their hit albums including 'Made In Heaven' and 'Innuendo'.
ABOUT QUEEN
Recorded in August and September 1978 at Super Bear Studios in France, 'Don't Stop Me Now' is one of the most recognised and universally loved Queen songs in the band's catalogue. A UK Top 10 hit in 1979, the track, written by Freddie Mercury and taken from the band's seventh studio album 'Jazz', is a paean to 'having a good time' and is Queen's most celebratory 'feel good' party anthem. 'Don't Stop Me Now''s lyrics, "Tonight I'm Gonna Have Myself A Really Good Time..." were recently voted as the UK's favourite Queen lyrics in a poll conducted by HMV.
2011 sees Queen celebrate their 40th anniversary with the re-issue of their fifteen studio albums with bonus material, the 25th Anniversary DVD release of 'Live At Wembley Stadium', the book '40 Years Of Queen', plus the release critically acclaimed documentary 'Days Of Our Lives' on DVD/Blu Ray (November 28th).
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2011 sees Queen celebrate their 40th anniversary with the re-issue of their fifteen studio albums with bonus material, the 25th Anniversary DVD release of 'Live At Wembley Stadium', the book '40 Years Of Queen', plus the release critically acclaimed documentary 'Days Of Our Lives' on DVD/Blu Ray (November 28th).
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THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY
One winner will be selected by Brian May, Roger Taylor and guest judges Justin Shirley-Smith and Kris Fredriksson and will be invited to an attended mastering session at the Metropolis Studios in London - Europe's premiere independent recording and mixing studio complex. Travel and two nights' accommodation in London will be provided.
In addition, the winner will receive:
- Global exposure for having their remix featured and promoted across Queen's social media channels and queenonline.com
- 'Days Of Our Lives' Blu-Ray
- 'Live at Wembley Stadium' Deluxe DVD
- '40 Years of Queen' Book
- Signed copy of 'Jazz'
- 'Deep Cuts' - Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
- Avid 'Pro Tools 10 + M Box'
- $1,000
THE RUNNER-UP
One runner-up (as selected by Brian May and Roger Taylor) will receive:
- 'Days Of Our Lives' Blu-Ray
- 'Live at Wembley Stadium' Deluxe DVD
- '40 Years of Queen' Book
- Signed copy of 'Jazz'
- 'Deep Cuts' - Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
- Avid® Recording Studio
THE COMMUNITY CHOICE
The highest voted artist will receive:
- 'Days Of Our Lives' Blu-Ray
- 'Live at Wembley Stadium' Deluxe DVD
- '40 Years of Queen' Book
- Signed copy of 'Jazz'
- 'Deep Cuts' - Volumes 1, 2, and 3.
- Avid® Recording Studio
HOW QUEEN WILL CHOOSE
The host 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.
CREATIVE INVITE GUIDELINES
- Participants must download the provided stems to create their song
- Music submitted must be no longer than 6 minutes
- Music must be submitted in mp3 format (up to 10MB)
- Participants should retain the higher quality version of their song which will need to be sent to Queen should the participant be chosen as the winner
- In order to be chosen as the winner, the selected finalist shall grant ownership of all rights in and to the intellectual property to the winning submission to Queen. This assignment of rights agreement will be arranged directly between representatives of Queen and the winner.
- The winner will be allowed to use their submission for portfolio purposes.
- Queen has the right, but not the obligation, to use the winning submission.
Key Dates
- Submit By: December 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Voting Starts: December 14, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Voting Ends: December 21, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Winner Announcement: January 18, 2012