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Fatboy Slim ‘Weapon Of Choice’ remix contest

Francisnotdead — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:44:50 +0000

Skint Records and English DJ and record producer Norman Cook, better known as Fatboy Slim, are offering his ‘Weapon Of Choice’ track to be remixed by Beatport’s aspiring producers. ‘Weapon Of Choice’ saw success on both UK and US charts and its accompanying music video, directed by Spike Jonze and featuring Christopher Walken, received cult-like praise.

Now is your chance to put your spin on the infamous track. The winning remix will be released on Fatboy Slim’s Skint Records as well as receive free music downloads from Beatport and Open Lab’s professional studio tool ‘DBeat’, a grand prize package worth over $4000.

The opportunity

Starting March 16th, 2010, Beatport users are able to download the remix parts of Fatboy Slim’s ‘Weapon Of Choice’, and then remix it, before uploading it to Beatportal for the voting round.

The prizes

The winners will be divided into 2 categories; 10 user voted (based on the highest number of spins) and 10 editor’s favorites (picked by Beatport’s internal music staff). From these 20 nominees, Skint Records will choose their favorite winning remix, to be released on their label. The winner will also receive a $200 Beatport gift card and Open Lab’s professional studio tool ‘DBeat’.

More details: www.beatportal.com

Special thanks to Rory

JOIN THE RANKS OF THE BPA

Francisnotdead — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:43:43 +0000

COME ONE COME ALL! The infamous BPA lost tapes that were recently found in a warehouse near Brighton have once again thrown up another classic record… well at least half of one! While running through the tapes during a recent remastering session in London, a forgotten tune was discovered. It’s blurry, but there are some memories of this track once having a vocal and sounding brilliant… problem being no one associated with the BPA can remember who it was singing or how it went!

This is where you come in. Join the ranks of David Byrne, Iggy Pop, Martha Wainwright, Jamie T and Dizzee Rascal. Write and record lyrics to the uncovered backing track yourself. Who knows, maybe the spirit of the original song will channel through you, maybe you’ll write a better song, whatever way it turns out, enjoy yourself…The BPA always did!

ENTER NOW
and you could have your version of the song released as an
OFFICIAL BPA TRACK!
Download the instrumental track now and start working your magic!

1. Give it lyrics, give it vocals, and give it a title!
2. Make sure to view the official rules, terms and conditions.
3. When you’re done, send the mp3 to thebpa@gmail.com
4. Keep coming back; we’ll be posting every submission right here when we receive them from you!

source: www.thebrightonportauthority.com

Speciat thanks to errorup

Dig My "Toe Jam" Video Contest

Francisnotdead — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:20:40 +0000

Create your own video for “Toe Jam” from The BPA’s upcoming album ‘I Think We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Boat’ and enter your remix for a chance to win!

source & more details:
www.thebrightonportauthority.com
www.dailymotion.com/group/toejam

Your "TOE JAM" Remix Contest

Francisnotdead — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:06:12 +0000

More details: www.thebrightonportauthority.com & myspace.com/REMIXCOMPS

Special thanks to Vambo

Juggling Video Winner

Francisnotdead — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 15:32:15 +0000

After much deliberation Fatboy Slim has picked the winner of the competition to create a juggling video for his last single ‘That Old Pair Of Jeans.’

We’re pleased to announce the winner is Gus Tate.

Gus Tate: The Winner!

The Hula Girl entry doesn’t strictly adhere to the rules but Fatboy loved it so much he thought it deserved recognition:

Hula Girl Non-Juggling Winner

Here’s what Norm had to say and snippets of the runners up:

source: Fatboy Slim’s My Space Blog

Juggling Competition Shortlist

Francisnotdead — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 23:54:53 +0000

Dear Friends

After much um-ing & ah-ing Fatboy Slim has come up with a shortlist of 11 entrants for the juggling competition. He’ll be picking the winner from this list….

1. Joe Hague
2. Selby
3. Aaron Greg
4. Stephen Kelly
5. Hula Girl
6. Spike McQuire
7. John Augustus Tate
8. Eric Alexandra
9. Jacob Chadwick
10. Andrea Giacomini
11. Nathan Hartswick

The winner will be announced on 3rd August

Love Skint x

Source & more infos: www.myspace.com/fatboyslim

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My favourite competitor is Nathan Hartswick