If you are keen to experience the Jam Bus studio at your primary school for a day (approx. 9am – 1.30pm) please complete this brief enquiry form and we will come back to you in 48 hours (school staff only).

Bookings are subject to availability.

CEO Mike Chunn launched the programme in Apia, Samoa late last year to a very positive response.

Download Samoa ENTRY FORM

NZ secondary school students (either singly or as co-writers) are invited to enter ONE original song into this competition. The Top 40 tracks selected by Jordan Luck and our panel of judges will be recorded in professional studios and included on our annual double CD as well as posted online for free downloading and streaming.

ENTRY IS NOW OPEN – Closes Friday 22nd July 2013

ENTER ONLINE DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM

All entries must be via an official form. Please read terms and conditions.

The theme of peace and non-violence may be interpreted broadly from inner personal peace, peace in the home and among families to peace between people of the world. The title of the original song can be any title, it doesn’t have to be The Peace Song.

There are 2 divisions in the Peace Song Competition

The National division: Judged by a Play It Strange panel

The Auckland division: Mayor Len Brown chose the winner of this division.

Your Peace Song entry can be assessed by Play It Strange for NCEA. See more.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Calum Stewart and his band Winnderful from Bayfield High School in Dunedin for winning the 2013 Who Loves Who Competition with their version of Pluto’s ‘Long White Cross’.

First place prize is a days recording at a top studio.

Our head judge Chris Caddick – Managing Director of RIANZ had this to say of the entries:

“As each year goes by the pool of fantastic songs composed by New Zealanders grows. “Who Loves Who” is a terrific idea, it’s wonderful to hear young Kiwi musicians interpret the songs of their peers and predecessors.

The big jump in the number of entries this year confirms the inspiration provided to aspiring musicians by our established stars. There was also a noticeable lift in the overall standard of performance, and it was difficult to ... Read More »]]> 2013 RESULTS ANNOUNCED

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to Calum Stewart and his band Winnderful from Bayfield High School in Dunedin for winning the 2013 Who Loves Who Competition with their version of Pluto’s ‘Long White Cross’.

First place prize is a days recording at a top studio.

Our head judge Chris Caddick – Managing Director of RIANZ had this to say of the entries:

“As each year goes by the pool of fantastic songs composed by New Zealanders grows. “Who Loves Who” is a terrific idea, it’s wonderful to hear young Kiwi musicians interpret the songs of their peers and predecessors.

The big jump in the number of entries this year confirms the inspiration provided to aspiring musicians by our established stars. There was also a noticeable lift in the overall standard of performance, and it was difficult to choose just one winner. Sincere congratulations to Calum Stewart and his band Winnderful for a superb rendition of the Pluto classic “Long White Cross””

The judges also chose two recordings as Highly Recommended:

Junhyuk Lim and Friends from Lynfield College, Auckland  - ‘Dont Forget Your Roots’ originally by Six60
and Jaz Paterson of Geraldine studying with Te Kura Correspondence - ‘Girl In Stilletoes’ originally by Anna Mac.

Top Instrumental: Johnson Zhuang from Lynfield College, Auckland – ‘I Got You’ originally by Split Enz

Making up the Top Twenty Two who will be on the 2013 Who Loves Who Competition album are as follows. These people with have their recordings mastered by Chris Chetland of Kog Studios (in no particular order):

Junhyuk Lim and Friends from Lynfield College, Auckland  - ‘Dont Forget Your Roots’ (Six 60)
Jaz Paterson of Geraldine studying with Te Kura Correspondence - ’Girl In Stilletoes’  (Anna Mac)
Johnson Zhuang from Lynfield College, Auckland - ‘I Got You’ (Split Enz)
Ethan Law & Christopher Jackson from Auckland Grammar – ‘Wandering’ (@Peace)
Brodie Hana from Nayland College, Nelson – ‘Lost’ (Six60)
Caitlin Gladstone from Nayland College, Nelson – ‘Settle Down’ (Kimbra)
Ruby Walsh from Hauraki Plains College, Ngatea – ‘Withdraw’ (Kimbra)
Charlotte and Hannah from Bayfield High School, Dunedin - ‘Life In Sunshine’ (Jamie McDell)
Ngaio Richards from Nayland College, Nelson – ‘Crazy? Yes! Dumb? No!’ (Mint Chicks)
Emily-Jayne Powell and Ruby Solly from Western Heights High School, Rotorua – ‘Love, Love, Love’ (Avalanche City)
Kokay & The Kool Kats from Lincoln High School, Christchurch – ‘Wandering Eye’ (Fat Freddy’s Drop)
Victoria Andrews & Friends from Papatoetoe High School, Auckland – ‘Two Way Street’ (Kimbra)
Rachel McLean-Dewes from Gisborne Girl’s High School - ‘Two Way Street’ (Kimbra)
The Overly Dramatic Whales from ACG Sunderland, Auckland – ‘Always On My Mind’ (Tiki Taane)
Hehad from  ACG Sunderland, Auckland – ‘Home Again’ (Shihad)
Savannah and Emma from Kaipara College, Auckland – ‘Dominion Road’ (Mutton Birds)
Hannah Horsfield from Kaipara College – ‘Royals’ (Lorde)
Little Rumours from Diocesan School for Girls, Auckland – ‘Shadowfeet’ (Brooke Fraser)
Michael Telford from Manurewa High School, Auckland – ‘Slice Of Heaven’ (Dave Dobbyn)
Michaela Clark from Manurewa High School, Auckland – ‘Sway’ (Bic Runga)
Campbell Mackenzie from Auckland Grammar School - ‘Sophie’ (Goodshirt) 

The 2013 Who Loves Who Competition is a chance for young New Zealanders to celebrate New Zealand music by recording their own interpretation of a New Zealand song.

This competition is open to all New Zealand secondary school students – so get your band, group, crew, ensemble, choir, combo, orchestra – any kind of musical collaboration together, or of course yourself as a solo act, learn and interpret a favourite New Zealand song with your own arrangement, and get recording. The song must have been recorded and commercially released in the past.

Music teachers – here is a chance to show your schools talent to the country.

The entries will be judged on originality and quality of performance, arrangement and recording. We are not looking for an emulation of the original recording artist but rather are searching for stars that shine with their own light. Think of all the advice that the judges of programmes like Idol and X Factor give contestants, and crank your own musical brilliance to ten. We want to rediscover the essence of your chosen song – through the filter of you or your groups talents.

Instrumental versions of a song will be eligible for entry. Instrumentals will have their own award category and at least one instrumental will make it onto the album.

The Top Twenty winning recordings will be mastered by Kog Studio and included on The Who Loves Who 2013 album which will be released  for downloading during NZ Music Month (May 2013).

The overall winner will receive one days studio time at a top New Zealand recording studio.

CHECK OUT LAST YEARS ENTRIES - 

2012 Who Loves Who Competition Album:

2012 RESULTS

Play It Strange PO Box 137 194 Parnell Auckland

The deadline is Monday 7th October

If you have any problems, please contact Mike Chunn on 09 377 7919 or mikechunn@playitstrange.org.nz

The Enterprising Music Competition, EMC, is a joint programme for NZ Secondary Schools run by Play It Strange and the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme.

Through the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme, companies take to market original songs written by students from their school. The Enterprising Music Competition EMC provides an opportunity for students to learn about the commercial side of the music industry by operating as a music business and gives school songwriters an opportunity to have their music promoted ... Read More »]]>
YES companies registered for EMC (Enterprising Music Competition)
and the Rockshop Album of the Year
are to send their completed album and information detailing your Company Name, School and CEO:

Play It Strange
PO Box 137 194
Parnell Auckland

The deadline is Monday 7th October

If you have any problems, please contact Mike Chunn on 09 377 7919 or mikechunn@playitstrange.org.nz

The Enterprising Music Competition, EMC, is a joint programme for NZ Secondary Schools run by Play It Strange and the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme.

Through the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme, companies take to market original songs written by students from their school. The Enterprising Music Competition EMC provides an opportunity for students to learn about the commercial side of the music industry by operating as a music business and gives school songwriters an opportunity to have their music promoted by a YES company.
They also have a chance to win the premium award, the ROCKSHOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR.

2013 EMC Criteria

HOW IT WORKS
Schools form business units who;

- Select 6 – 15 songs from their fellow students – maximum one song per songwriter
- Arrange for performers, vocalists, arrangers etc from the businesses’ school
- Record the songs
- Promote, market and sell the resulting album

Download Recording Agreement Download EMC Release Deed

There are Three Strands to the judging process;

1. the creative worth of the songs is judged by a Play It Strange panel
2. the quality of the recording, performances and album artwork etc is judged by a music industry panel
3. the success of the business unit in marketing and selling the album is judged by the Young Enterprise Scheme judging panel.

*The winner of the joint marking of Part 1 and Part 2 - will receive the Rockshop Album of the Year Award.

*The winner of all three strands of judging will receive the ENTERPRISING MUSIC COMPETITION award.

This award will be presented at the YES Awards on 11th December.

2012 Winners

2012 Winner of the Enterprising Music Competition was HPC Records, from Hauraki Plains College, Ngatea.

2012 Winners of the Rockshop Album Of The Year was:

First Place: Lost and Found Sounds, Enjoy Success, Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka

Runner-u: Evos, Deja Riginal; Papatoetoe High School, Auckland

Highly Commended Companies:
HPC Records, Hauraki Plains College, Ngatea
Royal Rhythms, Aorere College, Auckland
Nga Puawaitanga, Nga Kakano School, Auckland

The most special lyrics written with the title “MY WORLD” will be chosen from all entries by judge ANNAH MAC, with music composed to accompany the lyrics by Annah herself. She will then perform the new song at the winning school.

ENTRIES CLOSED – Results will be on our Facebook page soon

The results are out for the 2012 Junior Comp Primary School Lyric Competition.

Please click on the button for your area:

AUCKLAND CHRISTCHURCH

The competition has been run in South Auckland primary schools and Christchurch Primary schools for Years 1 – 6. Entrants were required to write lyrics to a song with the title ‘Proud and Strong’.

Annah Mac our songwriter judge had this to say;

“It is truly inspiring to see so many young people coming through this competition and writing such beautiful and ... Read More »]]>  

The most special lyrics written with the title “MY WORLD” will be chosen from all entries by judge ANNAH MAC, with music composed to accompany the lyrics by Annah herself. She will then perform the new song at the winning school.

ENTRIES CLOSED – Results will be on our Facebook page soon

2012 RESULTS 

The results are out for the 2012 Junior Comp Primary School Lyric Competition.

Please click on the button for your area:

AUCKLAND CHRISTCHURCH

The competition has been run in South Auckland primary schools and Christchurch Primary schools for Years 1 – 6. Entrants were required to write lyrics to a song with the title ‘Proud and Strong’.

Annah Mac our songwriter judge had this to say;

“It is truly inspiring to see so many young people coming through this competition and writing such beautiful and honest lyrics,” Annah says. “All entries showed imagination and displayed great creative ability in the art of song writing.”

As well as Top 10 certificates there are participation certificate for all other entrants –   signed by Annah Mac! The winner in each centre has Annah visiting their school to perform the winning song.

Thank you to all of those who talk part in this special competition that is reflective of the community and world our young people live in today.

The total marks for these are 30.  The album that achieves the most marks out of 30 is awarded the Rockshop Album of the Year Award. The balance of 70 marks are awarded for the business elements of the full Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme business that fall within the YES parameters. You must be fully entered into the EMC to be eligible for the Rockshop Album Of The Year Award.

The 2012 Rockshop Album of the Year (run as an option within the ... Read More »]]> The Rockshop Album of the Year is an award within the Enterprising Music Competition (EMC).  This is awarded halfway through the EMC programme. The first two marking criteria of the EMC are:

1. The quality of the songs. Judged by a Play It Strange panel (15 marks)
2. The quality of the performances, recording, arranging and artwork. Judged by a music industry icon (15 marks)

The total marks for these are 30.  The album that achieves the most marks out of 30 is awarded the Rockshop Album of the Year Award. The balance of 70 marks are awarded for the business elements of the full Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme business that fall within the YES parameters. You must be fully entered into the EMC to be eligible for the Rockshop Album Of The Year Award.

2012 Winners

The 2012 Rockshop Album of the Year (run as an option within the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme)
has been won by Lost and Found Sounds from Mt Aspiring College, Wanaka.
Head Judge Annah Mac describes the Enterprising Music Competition (EMC) and
Rockshop Album of the Year   as an amazing introduction into the music industry.
The winning album itself she described as “by far the most outstanding album in the competition”.

Lost and Found Sounds are;
Hannah Armstrong, Production Manager (left), Samantha Reid, Marketing, Sales and Design  Manager (middle), Lauren Clapcott, Managing Director (right) and Louis Meehan, Finance Manager (absent).

Runner Up

Also congratulations to Lion Foundation YES company  EVOS Entertainment from Papatoetoe High School for the album  ”Deja Riginal”.

2011 Winners

Congratulations

to ‘Speranza’ from Waikato Diocesan School For Girls for winning 1st Place, Rockshop Album Of The Year – YES Enterprising Music Competition 2011

also congratulations to the two runner up’s:

HPC Records from Hauraki Plains College

and May Jah 7 from Aorere College.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The 2012 Winner of the PwC School of the Year Award is

who will receive $1500 retail credit from the New Zealand Rockshop.

Past Winners