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Perform on South Africa's BIGGEST Stage!

2 independent artists and their engineers will win a once-in-a-lifetime all expenses paid trip to South Africa and the opportunity to perform on the FIENDS x Stay Low stage at the Rocking the Daisies Festival

How It Works

The Sound of Tomorrow represents a first-of-its-kind experience developed for Recording Artists from all over the world to have the opportunity to showcase their talents and perform LIVE at Rocking the Daisies Music Festival in South Africa!

PHASE 1

Artist Registration & Submission | July 17th - September 1st

When you have at-least one song that meets the competitions requirements, and is ready for Mixing and Mastering services, search and book your engineer(s) using the provided discount code that you received in your Registration Confirmation email.

The Discount code is used to give you 20% off your bookings (with participating engineers) and to confirm your submission. All Service Providers Rates Apply.
You will have between the dates of July 17th through September 1st to submit at least one record using your provided discount code for a combined Mix and Master.

PHASE 2

Submissions Voting | September 4th - September 8th

On Monday, September 4th we will upload all qualifying song submissions to a public webpage where you will be prompted to have your Fans, Friends, and Family VOTE for you to enter the next phase.

Voting will take place between September 4th through September 8th.The Artists that have met all submission requirements, along with the Top 50 votes will be announced and will enter the next round.

PHASE 3

Duet Challenge | September 11th - September 15th

On Monday, September 11th, The 50 selected artists will be announced, as well as sent an instrumental to Write, Record, Perform, and post a ‘duet’ on TikTok, and shared on Instagram, Tagging #EngineEars, #RockingTheDaisies and #TheFiends on both platforms.

You have between September 11th and September 15th to post your ‘duet’. The Artist of the song used in this round will personally listen to and choose their TOP 5 of the 50 submissions to move into the final round.

PHASE 4

Final Round | September 18th

On Monday, September 18th, the TOP 5 Finalists will be announced with Instructions for the Final Voting Live Stream that will take place on Friday, September 22nd.

A panel of Three Industry A&R’s between USA and South Africa will join a Live Video Stream, and listen to all of the participants' submitted songs, as well as the ‘duet’ to determine which TWO artists will win the competition and receive an All Expense Paid Trip To Perform In South Africa on October 6th and October 8th, 2023!

WINNERS WILL BE SELECTED LIVE FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND

How To Register:

For Artists!

1

Sign Up For EngineEars!

Visit EngineEars.com and create you account as an artist to be able to book an engineer.

2

Customize your Profile!

Create your profile, be sure to upload your profile photo, add your location, credits, and connect your socials!

3

Book Your Project!

After registration use code: TSOT23 for you to book the engineer of your choice, this code will unlock 20% off of your project from any engineer participating in the competition. You must book ( 1 ) mix and ( 1 ) master, to be eligible for the competition!

Artists Sign Up Now!

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How To Register:

For Engineers!

1

Sign Up For EngineEars!

Visit EngineEars.com and create your account as an engineer to be able to host your services.

2

Customize Your Profile!

Create your profile, be sure to upload your profile photo, add your location, credits, and connect your socials!

3

Wait For Onboarding!

We’ll reach out to expedite your onboarding process, provided you’re in a supported region!

Engineers Sign Up Now!

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Rules

Participants Must Be 18+ Years Old

Must Have A Valid/Current Passport

Participants Must Be 100% Independent Artists

Songs Must Be Original / Unreleased Music

Songs Cannot Contain a Featured Artist

Songs Must Contain No Samples

See Full Rules + Terms & Conditions

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