Official Rules for the “What Else” Remix Contest
Presented by Very Yes, David Schocke & Magic Magic Collective
1. Eligibility
This contest is open to individuals worldwide. Entrants under the age of 18 must obtain permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter. If selected as a winner, a parent or guardian will be required to co-sign any necessary agreements (including release, licensing, or prize acceptance documents) on behalf of the minor. Void where prohibited by law.
2. Contest Entry Period
Remix assets will be available starting August 17, 2025. All remix submissions must be received by October 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.
3. How to Enter
To enter: - Like, Comment “what else”, Share the original ad. Visit the entry form at the link sent to your direct message inbox. - Submit your name and email address - After submitting the form, you will be redirected to a page with: - Download link for remix stems, VST instrument, and Phase Plant presets - Full contest rules (this document) - Upload link and instructions for submitting your remix.
4. Submission Requirements
- One entry per person - File must be a WAV format, 16-bit or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz - No MP3s or other formats will be accepted - Submission must be sent via the official submission form. Google Drive, Dropbox or similar must be set to public/downloadable with no sign-in required - No remixes made entirely or partially by AI will be accepted
5. Creative Guidelines
- You may use any royalty-free or self-created samples in your remix - Unauthorized use of copyrighted or uncleared samples will result in disqualification - Stems may only be used for this contest - Submissions must not contain hate speech, explicit content, or offensive material
6. Ownership and Rights
- Magic Magic Collective retains all master ownership of remixes submitted - By entering, you grant Magic Magic Collective and its affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, stream, distribute, promote, and showcase your remix in any form, including on social media, websites, and streaming platforms - Winners may be required to sign a release to allow official distribution.
7. Remix Distribution Restrictions:
Entrants may not release, distribute, or monetize their submitted remix on any platform (including but not limited to Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, or Beatport) or through any label, distributor, or third party — regardless of contest outcome.
All selected winning remixes will be officially released and distributed exclusively by Magic Magic Collective.
Entrants who are not selected as winners may reuse their original musical elements (e.g. melodies, drums, sound design) in future projects, provided they do not use, sample, or incorporate any contest-provided stems, or samples.
8. Judging Criteria
Remixes will be judged by Very Yes, David Schocke, Magic Magic Collective, and select guest judges based on: - Creativity & originality - Mixdown and production quality - Use of provided materials - Artistic interpretation of the original song
All decisions are final.
9. Prizes
Three winners will receive: - An official release of their remix on Magic Magic Collective - Software from sponsors including Output, Baby Audio, and others TBA - Additional hardware prizes (pending confirmation)
Prizes are not transferable or exchangeable. No cash substitutions.
10. Notification and Winner Requirements
Winners will be notified via email no later than October 31, 2025. Winners may be required to confirm their identity and submit a signed release to finalize their prize claim. If a winner does not respond within 7 days of notification, an alternate winner may be selected.
11. Legal and Liability
By entering, you affirm: - The remix is your own original work - You have not used copyrighted or AI-generated material - You agree to indemnify Magic Magic Collective and affiliates from any claims related to your submission
Magic Magic Collective is not responsible for entries lost, delayed, corrupted, or not received due to technical issues. This contest is governed by U.S. law and is void where prohibited.
12. Use of Email & Personal Information
By entering the “What Else” Remix Contest, participants agree to provide a valid email address in order to receive the remix contest assets, updates, and submission instructions.
By submitting the entry form, you acknowledge and agree that:
Your email address and any other submitted information may be used by Magic Magic Collective to communicate updates about this contest and future releases, events, or promotions.
Your email address may be shared with select contest sponsors (e.g., software and hardware prize providers) for promotional purposes, including newsletters, product updates, and offers.
You may unsubscribe from any promotional emails at any time via the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
We will not sell your information to third parties outside of approved sponsors directly involved in this contest.
13. Contact & Questions
If you have questions, please reach out HERE
This contest is in no way affiliated with or sponsored by Google, Dropbox, or any social media platform. Participation constitutes agreement to these official rules.