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Our choices of the best remix contests based on prize, original track quality and contest rules. Sorted with newly listed contests at the top.

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Professor Green Remix Contest

Track: Remedy
Prize:

The winner gets to go on a trip to London (includes flights and accommodation) to watch, meet, and greet Professor Green in Hyde Park on July 7th at the Wireless festival.

Rules:

Entrants must be 18 years or over. All rights of the producer and of the owner of this recorded work reserved.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

The remix files can be downloaded from this page, but you'll have to sign up using a Facebook or Twitter account. Completed remixes should be uploaded using this page.

Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)

TRICIL Remix Contest

Track: 6 different tracks to remix
Prize:

Winners get an Official Release on a TRICIL-branded release and a TRICIL shirt.

Rules:

The multitracks are licensed under a Creative Commons license.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

The tracks you can remix are Esoteric Drift, Mushy Thangs, North Arc, One Day Soon, or The Emancipation. The multitracks or Ableton Live packs can be downloaded from this page. You'll have to enter your email address to get the packs. Remixes can be submitted here using your SoundCloud account.

Your rating: None Average: 3 (1 vote)

Matisyahu Remix Contest

Track: Sunshine
Prize:

The grand prize winner receives $1,000, remix included on an official Matisyahu release, 2 tickets to a Matisyahu concert and an autographed vinyl. 5 honorable mentions receive 2 tickets to a Matisyahu concert and an autographed vinyl.

Rules:

Open to individuals who are 13 years of age or older who are not presently signed to any record label or publisher under any exclusive agreements. Entrants assign away and transfer any and all rights in the remixes.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

To download the vocals and synth parts, register and/or login to Indaba Music and download the source files from the right of the Matisyahu - Sunshine remix contest page after entering the opportunity with an Indaba Music key. A free member gets to enter 3 remix contests per year, if you want to enter more then purchasing a $5 a month Pro membership on allows entry to unlimited remix and music opportunities.

Your rating: None Average: 3.6 (7 votes)

Ableton - Beat The Clock Competition

Track: Live pack from M83, Junior Boys and Nosaj Thing
Prize:

1st place receives a round trip to Berlin for two people including hotel stay for 4 nights, visits to the Ableton and SoundCloud headquarters, and a session with Ableton’s Lead Product Specialist. Ableton Suite with free upgrades for life, 5 year SoundCloud Pro Plus account and a Akai APC40. 2nd and 3rd place receive Ableton Suite with free upgrades for life, 5 year SoundCloud Pro Plus account and a Novation Launchpad.

Rules:

Entry must be submitted within 24 hours of downloaded the Live Pack. One entry per person. Due to the pack you have to use Ableton, a free trial version can be downloaded along with a Lite 8 serial number if you have a SoundCloud account.

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The original track is not an original track but a Ableton Live pack containing clips, sets and samples from M83, Junior Boys and Nosaj Thing.

Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

Download the Ableton Live Pack from here, you'll need a SoundCloud account to be able to download the pack. You then have 24 hours to put together a track creatively using the contained clips, sets and samples in the pack. Completed tracks need to be uploaded to SoundCloud and then submitted on this page.

Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)

Kimbra Remix Contest

Track: Settle Down
Prize:

The grand prize winner receives $1,000, remix included on an official Kimbra release, featured on Kimbra's Facebook Page and website and a signed CD. 5 honorable mentions get featured on Kimbra's Facebook Page and website and a signed CD.

Rules:

Open to individuals who are 13 years of age or older who are not presently signed to any record label or publisher under any exclusive agreements. Entrants assign away and transfer any and all rights in the remixes.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

To download the remix parts, register and/or login to Indaba Music and download the source files from the right of the Kimbra remix contest page after entering the opportunity with a key. A free member gets to enter 3 remix contests per year, if you want to enter more then purchasing a $5 a month Pro membership on Indaba Music allows entry to unlimited remix and music opportunities.

Your rating: None Average: 3.2 (5 votes)

Zatox Remix Contest

Track: Creation
Prize:

The best remix has the chance to be released on Italian Hardstyle.

Rules:

Remix has to be in the Hardstyle genre. You must use at least one of the original samples. 1 remix per person.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

The remix pack can be downloaded from here. Send your remixes in as a 320Kbps MP3 using WeTransfer.com to contest@djzatox.com making sure you also include your full name, phone number, address, email and social media information.

Your rating: None Average: 1.8 (4 votes)

Art Decade Remix Contest

Track: Weapon
Prize:

The winning remix will be released digitally by Eldest Only Recordings, and potentially (depending on quality of winning remix) as one side of a 7-inch vinyl with the album version on the other. Eldest Only Recordings are also offering the winning remixer 50% of net royalties generated by the remix digital single sales

Rules:

Open worldwide to entrants who are aged 13 or older. Open to all genres. When uploading your remix to SoundCloud, make sure that downloads are disabled.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

The remix pack can be downloaded from here (169MB) or from the remix contest page. Entries should be uploaded to SoundCloud and then submit the link to the list of entries on Remix Comps Contests (registration required).

Your rating: None Average: 4 (4 votes)

The Temper Trap Remix Contest

Track: Trembling Hands
Prize:

The grand prize winner receives $1,000 and 5 honorable mentions each receive a CD signed by the band.

Rules:

Open to individuals who are 13 years of age or older who are not presently signed to any record label or publisher under any exclusive agreements. Entrants assign away and transfer any and all rights in the remixes.

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Remix Stems and Other Remix Contest Info:

To download the remix parts, register and/or login to Indaba Music and download the source files from the right of The Temper Trap remix contest page after entering the opportunity with a key. A free member gets to enter 3 remix contests per year, if you want to enter more then purchasing a $5 a month Pro membership on Indaba Music allows entry to unlimited remix and music opportunities.

Your rating: None Average: 3.3 (4 votes)

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