Running a remix contest has lots of great benefits for the artist/label running the contest as well as the remixers taking part and the fans who will listen to the remix entries. Unfortunately getting a great remix contest up and running can be a little tricky as you need to figure out a way to...

1. Store the stems/samples and allow remixers to download them.
2. Allow remixers to upload their completed remixes to enter.
3. Display those remixes and maybe even run a voting process so that listeners can vote for their favourite remix.

As you can see, some technical expertise is required and also a lot of work just to get a remix contest up and running. Thankfully there is a service which can help as it supplies all the tools you need to run a remix contest included in a slick looking, customizable widget (see the screen on the right) which can be placed into your web site, MySpace page or anywhere else where you have a presence on the internet.

The MixMatchMusic Remix Wizard is not only free to use but also provides some great features for the contest organizer, remixers and also the fans. We have listed some of these great benefits which we feel makes the MixMusicMatch Remix Wizard a good choice for those of you who may be thinking of running a remix competition for one of your tracks...

The MixMatchMusic Remix Wizard allows remix contest organizers to:

• Create and customize the MixMatchMusic widget which can be placed anywhere you want to publicize your remix contest.
• Upload the remix stems to MixMatchMusic so they can be distributed for free or provide a link to where they can purchased.
• Quickly create a customizable legal agreement between you and your remixers.
• Provide a simple solution that is accessible to both remixers and listeners

The MixMatchMusic Remix Wizard allows remixers to:

• Download the remix stems to get them started.
• Find the remix contest through the MixMatchMusic wizard gallery.
• Easily upload their finished remix.
• And if they have no music making software, they can easily create a remix using the Mix Maker.

The MixMatchMusic Remix Wizard allows listeners and fans to:

• Listen to completed remixes that have been uploaded.
• Vote on their favourite remix which they think should win.
• Share the Remix Wizard widget with their friends.

As you can see, this solution offered by MixMatchMusic has benefits for all those involved in a remix contest. Recently two high profile remix competitions have been run through the Remix Wizard by The Metermaids and Zion I. So if you are thinking of running a contest, thanks to MixMatchMusic you can now reduce the hard work setting it up and concentrate on getting as many remix entries as you can by providing some great incentives like prizes and exposure for those great remixes you're going to receive.

To find out more about using it visit the Remix Wizard about page and learn how you can get yours. And remember that if you set a closing date, provide some prizes and run a high standard contest then we will also list it here at Remix Comps.