FAQ

What is this about?

Aalto University encourages bold thinking that crosses the boundaries of science, art and design, technology and business in everyday problem solving, and a globally recognised academic institution. We need your help in creating the Aalto audio identity ,and enhancing its brand that will be memorable for years to come. Your task is to create a short audio logo for the innovative university with multi-disciplinary studies. Please, read the Instructions page to find out more.

I'm an artist. How can I participate in the contest?

The contest is held on the AudioDraft contest platform. You must go to the contest site on AudioDraft, register yourself as a user and submit your entry on AudioDraft. The contest site on AudioDraft can be found here: AudioDraft - Create a theme for the Home of Ideas

Note: You have to own all rights to your composition(s). The license applied to the winning entry is an exclusive buy-out license. You are eligible to participate in the contest if you're not a member of any copyright society (ie. ASCAP in the United States; TEOSTO in Finland).

Where will the music be used?

The winning piece will be used in Aalto University's promotional videos, marketing campaigns and events. It will be an important piece in defining the innovative brand of Aalto University.

What will the winning artist get?

The winner will receive a prize money of $3,000 and gain significant visibility with the work.