SPINNIN' Records Targets Indonesian Electronic Music Producers for International Recognition

Kapanlagi.com - In 2021, there will be a competition for Indonesian electronic music producers called the 'Electronic Music Producer Contest' (EMPC). Considering that EMPC has been the catalyst for the emergence of talented electronic music producers in the country in 2019.

This year's EMPC, which is the third edition, will collaborate with SPINNIN' Records, a renowned record label from the Netherlands that represents many world-class electronic musicians such as Martin Garrix, Calvin Harris, Marshmello, DJ Snake, Diplo, and more.

With this collaboration, the main winner of EMPC 2021 will have the opportunity to globally release their music under the auspices of SPINNIN' Records as a recording label. The scouting process and judging stages of EMPC 2021 also involve several well-known names in the Indonesian electronic music scene.

1. Provide Education, Inspiration, and Motivation

Representative of ICEPERIENCE.ID, Diopsaputra said that the implementation of EMPC 2021 is still consistent in voicing the #localICEMovement towards the progress of the electronic music industry in the country. In every stage and process, EMPC provides various education, inspiration, and motivation for local electronic music producers.

"The spirit of #localICEMovement through EMPC is that we want to educate young talents in Indonesia to produce world-class music that can strengthen the electronic music ecosystem in Indonesia. With the hope that our musicians and electronic music producers can become hosts in their own country and able to perform at an international level,” explained Diopsaputra, in Jakarta, in May 2021.

2. Great Hope for Collaboration with SPINNIN' Record

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Collaboration with international label SPINNIN' Records becomes the main theme of the EMPC event after ICEPERIENCE.ID successfully partnered with world-class labels 88rising and Barong Family in the previous two editions.

Furthermore, there is a great hope for collaboration with SPINNIN' Record to elevate the best local musicians and enable them to go international.

"With collaboration with SPINNIN' Records, which is the number one record label in the global electronic music industry, the biggest hope is for our best local musicians to go international. It becomes an inspiration for other local music producers to dare to create their own legacy,” he explained.

3. Starting from June 14th - June 16th, 2021

In this year's event, EMPC is optimistic that the submission track will reach the target of 1,000 tracks, or twice the number of submission tracks in last year's EMPC. EMPC 2021 will start in early June, beginning with the registration phase for local musicians and music producers from June 14th to July 16th, 2021.

Participants are also required to upload their original works on the Soundcloud platform and send the link during registration. Then, the judging phase will take place in July 2021, where the EMPC judges will select and curate the top 20 finalists, including the top 3 and the favorite champion.

4. Ready to Find Talented and Creative Young Producers

The EMPC judges are ready to find talented and creative young producers with high-quality music works. From a musical perspective, the submitted track must be original, fresh, and have song potential. By original, it means that the track is not a remake or remix of existing music.

In addition to the selection and curation process, the 20 finalists of EMPC 2021 will also receive a lot of mentoring in the Producer Camp Online phase and creative process in the Revamp Track phase. Participants will be equipped with knowledge and technical skills by competent and credible mentors in the music industry.

5. Can Master Locally and Internationally

EMPC is not just a competition, but also a means to gain knowledge and new experiences so that new musicians can master local and international electronic music.

"EMPC is not just a competition for electronic music producers, but also a learning platform. The judges and participants can gain various new experiences and learn together about electronic music. The hope is that our local musicians can not only dominate the local electronic music scene but also the international scene," explained Jevin.

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