Perform at the UK’s Largest Spatial Audio Festival with Polygon LIVE & pointblank

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We’re excited to announce an amazing competition in partnership with Polygon LIVE! If you’re a musician or performer with a passion for spatial audio, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. The Polygon Live Launch Pad competition gives you the opportunity to perform at Polygon LIVE’s ground-breaking spatial audio festival in Crystal Palace this May. If you’re eager to showcase your talents in an immersive sound experience, now’s your chance! At pointblank, our Music Production and Sound Engineering degree will allow you to master everything from foundational music production to advanced spatial audio techniques. With practical, hands-on learning, we ensure you’re prepared to excel in the dynamic world of music technology.

What’s the Competition About?

The Polygon Live Launch Pad is an emerging artist contest that will give one lucky winner the opportunity to perform a 30-minute opening set at Polygon Live LDN on Friday, 2 May. Powered by cutting-edge L-Acoustics L-ISA technology, this event is not only Polygon’s UK debut but also the largest outdoor spatial audio festival the UK has ever seen.

The prizes are exceptional – the three finalists will receive:

An invitation to attend a workshop at L-Acoustics L-ISA studio in London
Two VIP weekend tickets to Polygon Live LDN
A feature on OpenLab Radio
An invitation to participate in FutureSound’s artist development programme with studio access and mentoring
Exclusive merchandise

And the winner will additionally receive:

A 30-minute opening set at Polygon Live LDN
A £500 performance fee
Artist guest list privileges
A choice of a weekend production or DJ course at pointblank London
An invitation to perform at the next The Future is Sound show in autumn

How to Enter

To enter this free competition, you must:

Currently live in the UK
Submit your bio
Provide a short paragraph about your proposed performance and why you’re interested in performing in spatial audio
Include a link to one original track that is publicly available
Include a link to a live performance video that is publicly available
Optionally include a link to an original binaural track

Important dates:

12 March: Deadline for all submissions
28 March: Winner Announced

For more details and to enter, head over to the competition entry form here.

Our Partnership with Polygon LIVE

We’re especially excited about our collaboration with Polygon LIVE as their official education partners. As part of this partnership, we’ll be offering exclusive discounted tickets to the festival, giving our community a chance to experience the festival while learning about the exciting world of spatial audio.

We’ll also be running a Live Spatial Audio Masterclass in collaboration with Polygon LIVE on Thursday 27 March, where we’ll explore the technical aspects of setting up a spatial audio festival. This virtual session will feature experts including Adam Nicholas (Director, Polygon Productions), Matt Hill (Spatial Audio Producer, Polygon Productions), and our own Jacques Jenkins (Lecturer & Spatial Audio Module Leader, pointblank Music School). Click here to get your free ticket!

More About pointblank and Spatial Audio

At pointblank, we’re passionate about supporting the next generation of music producers, sound engineers, and audio innovators. As Dolby Education partners, we’re at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge education in the world of spatial audio. We have two dedicated spatial audio rooms – Studio 1 and Studio 9 – where students can immerse themselves in Dolby Atmos technology, gaining hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art environment.

If you’re serious about taking your skills to the next level, our Music Production and Sound Engineering degree, alongside our Spatial Audio short course, is the perfect way to get started.

Whether you’re an aspiring music producer, sound engineer, or simply fascinated by the future of sound, we’re here to provide the training, tools, and expertise you need to make an impact in the industry.

You can also join us for an exciting one-hour Masterclass on Thursday 27th March, from 18:00 to 19:00 BST. This virtual event will be hosted on Zoom, making it easy to join from anywhere. Experts from Polygon Productions will guide you through the fascinating world of spatial audio and how it’s transforming live events. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a live event professional, this session is packed with valuable insights and the chance to ask questions during the live Q&A. Don’t miss out!

Inspired?

Our team of industry experts are a group we are immensely proud of. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, pointblank has earned a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Achieving this Gold title is a significant milestone, placing us among the very best institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, Exeter, and Imperial. This accolade not only underscores our commitment to delivering world-class education in an industry-focused learning environment but also bolsters our impressive credentials. Learn more about our awards here.

When it comes to music education, you want to learn from lecturers who are not just active industry professionals but also part of a TEF Gold award-winning team. This ensures you’re learning from the very best, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to match industry standards. Whether you’re passionate about DJing, music production, sound engineering, vocal performance, radio, software engineering, or songwriting, pointblank offers degrees and short courses tailored to your ambitions.

We provide a wide range of options, including 3-year degrees, accelerated 2-year degrees, and flexible start dates throughout the year. In addition to degree programmes, we offer short courses, diplomas, and higher education coursessuch as foundation year. Our campuses are not only based in London but also in Los Angeles, Ibiza, and Online—making them accessible wherever you are in the world. No matter your location or aspirations, we are here to help make your dreams a reality.

Register to Access Free Courses, Plugins, Projects, Samples & More

When you register with pointblank, you access an array of free sounds, plugins, online course samples and much more! Simply register below and visit our Free Stuff page to get your hands on a range of exclusive music-making tools and tutorials provided by the team.

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