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Here it is, the application form for the 2016 Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal. Now, we know the application form in front of you
is long. But it is not meant to be difficult. Instead its designed to give you the opportunity to present yourself as honestly as possible.
Besides, nothing worthwhile ever took just five minutes.
After youre done filling in the answers, dont forget to also put together an accompanying audio CD. Every application must have one. If
you make music, send us something youve produced, written, played or sang on. If youre a DJ, send us a bedroom mix thats at least 30
minutes long. Whatever you do, our suggestion is to put the best tracks first and include just enough material to get the point across. We
want to get a feel for where youre at creatively, and a strong vision will always be more important than a polished sound.
Before you get started, please read through this checklist:
In order to create an open, diverse musical environment for participants, we dont invite bands to the Academy.
postmarked after this date. Once again, that date is March 7, 2016.
Due to local laws, you need to be 18 years of age by September 25, 2016 to be eligible for the Academy in Montreal.
Include two different photos of yourself in the application. One should be passport-sized, one a regular snapshot. Write your name
But dont worry: We wont share it with anyone but the application jury or use it for anything but the selection process.
Please write out the tracklist for your CD on a separate sheet of paper and include it in the slipcase.
Lectures and workshops at the Academy are held in English, therefore the application form needs to be filled out in English too,
by you and no one else. We are not worried about poor grammar or spelling mistakes.
Dont worry about your sloppy handwriting too much, EXCEPT for your contact details. Itll make it a lot easier for us to get
in touch with you if you have been selected as one of the participants for 2016.
We cannot accept any half-completed questionnaires (in fact, we throw them away), so please make sure you answer each
contents of the package are application documents with NO commercial value. Unfortunately we cannot cover any tax or
customs duty if it's charged on application packages.
Please bear in mind that applications might take a while to arrive (sometimes even weeks). In order to make sure that your
application arrives before we finish the applications process and announce the participants, we highly recommend to send it
as early as possible.
Red Bull Music Academy Applications
Montreal 2016
Brsseler Str. 21
50674 Cologne
Germany
Unfortunately, we cannot return any material we receive, so you may want to keep a copy of whatever you submit for yourself. We also
cannot provide individual feedback. But please sleep safe in the knowledge that all entries will be thoroughly considered by at least two
different people from different backgrounds.
For further information, read the FAQ on www.redbullmusicacademy.com or drop a line to apply@redbullmusicacademy.com.
Thank you. Your time and effort are very much appreciated.
Your Red Bull Music Academy Team
Signature: Date:
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First Name:
Last Name:
Artist Name(s):
Gender:
I identify as:
Zip:
State:
Country of Residence:
Date of Birth
(DD/MM/YYYY):
E-mail:
Alternative E-mail:
Website(s):
Facebook:
Soundcloud/Bandcamp:
Twitter:
Manager:
Agent:
Which of the two workshop dates are you available for?
September 25October 7
October 16October 28
1)
Have you applied for the Red Bull Music Academy before? If so, how many times?
2)
Indicate which of the following terms apply to you (of course, you may tick more than one!)
Producer
DJ
Instrumentalist: if so, tell us which instrument/s you play:
Vocalist
3)
Whats your occupation? How do you make your living? If you are a student, what do you study?
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Whats on your demo? DJ-mix or your own original music? Released or unreleased?
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What musical endeavour(s) have you been involved in during the last 12 months?
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hat inspired you to become involved in music, whether as a DJ, producer, musician or in some other capacity?
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When did that moment of inspiration strike?
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10) Which three international and three Canadian artists would you like to hear lecture at the Academy?
Whats the one question you would like to ask each of them?
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What technical set-up do you normally use for your musical activities? Please list the gear you use. Which item from
your studio would you save in case of fire?
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Do you perform music on stage? If so, do you play solo and/or as part of a group? What does it sound and look like?
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On a scale from 0 to 10 (0 being not at all, 10 brilliant), how would you rate your own skills in each of the following areas?
Producing:
Engineering:
Software (specify the platforms/programs):
Live Instruments (which ones?):
Vocals:
DJing:
Other skills:
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Which of these skills would you like to improve, and what would you like to learn about specifically?
18)
Do you produce tracks or write music? If so, what was your most recent work, and how would you describe it?
19)
If you have released any music, please let us know where, when and what it was.
20)
Briefly outline your musical career to dateinclude high and low points.
21)
Wed like to know how you organize your music/record collection. Which style demands the biggest space?
What is your favourite genre? To visualize this, please draw us a map of your music/record collection.
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Do you contribute to any (music) media as a journalist, photographer, film maker etc.?
23)
Please list the music on your application media (please include artists, titles & labels). Indicate clearly which tracks
are your own productions, whether they are part of a mix or separate tracks, or both.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU WRITE THE TRACK LIST DOWN HERE AS WELL AS ON ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER PACKED
TOGETHER WITH YOUR APPLICATION CD (Yes, this means TWICE)!
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Name the ten albums & tunes from your country (or city) that you definitely have to play to your fellow participants
at the Academy. Wed also like to know why each of them is worth talking about. Please include artists, titles & labels.
25)
What is your personal current top ten? Please include artists, titles & labels.
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What are your ten all time favourite albums? What makes each of them special for you?
27)
Imagine youre the DJ of the night (even if you have never DJed). Its peak time, everyones going bananas.
Which five tracks will you put on? Include artists, titles & labels.
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A few hours later, youre playing at the afterhours party. The sun is about to rise. Now youll have to think of another
five tracks to fit that mood! Include artists, titles & labels.
29)
Its 7am. Which meal or convenience store snack is your favourite post-clubbing indulgence?
Which one do you avoid at all costs?
Fast forward to the next evening. Your in-laws are coming to dinner.
What music are you going to put on (and what are you gonna cook)?
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Whats the most interesting book youve read lately? Why should we read it, too?
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Whats the one thing you cant live without and why?
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What was the funniest thing that happened to you in the last few months? Or, if nothing comes to mind,
at least tell us your favourite joke.
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If you have travelled, which places and countries did you like best? And, of course, why?
Did you find a place where you would like to live?
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Which records have the ability to make you cry and why?
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And while were on the subject of sobbing, when was the last time you cried anyways?
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And whats the one thing you would never put on Twitter?
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Setting aside the entire Drake catalog, tell us about your three favorite pieces of Canadian music. Now that weve got
that out of the way: which three Drake songs do you choose - any reasons why?
47)
For some, hockey is a sport. For Montreal, Les Habitants are a religion. If you were to play, what position would feel
most suitable and why?
Imagine you and a few hundred of your countrymen were pioneers and started a new town in Canada. Where should
it be located and why? Which are the three new local laws you, as future mayor, would put in effect?
49)
Imagine yourself as a character in a movie. Which Canadian film would you be in, as which character and why?
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Where did you first hear about the Red Bull Music Academy?
Indicate which of the following terms apply (of course, you may tick more than one!)
Former Academy participant (who?)
Former Academy lecturer (who?)
Former Academy applicant
Academy ambassador (who?)
Other Academy representative (who?)
Red Bull employee
Friend or relative
Local Academy event (which?)
Other Red Bull event (which?)
Radio (which show?)
TV (which show?)
Magazine or newspaper (which?)
Application booklet or CD-ROM
Red Bull Music Academy website
Facebook (RBMA or other?)
Myspace (RBMA or other?)
Twitter (RBMA or other?)
Other website (which?)
Record store
Your agent
Your manager
PR agency (which?)
Other (please specify)
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After completing this questionnaire, make up your own question and answer it.
If you have any questions, please contact your local Red Bull Music Academy representative
(check http://www.redbullmusicacademy.com/contacts for details), or email us at apply@redbullmusicacademy.com.
You will be notified by email by June 9th, 2016 if you are accepted as a participant. If not, you will be notified by email, too.
Please do double check that all your details on the front page are correct and written legibly. If your old uncle can read them,
chances are we can, too.
Thanks once again, and good luck.
Your Red Bull Music Academy Team