A song with vocals and any instrumentation — acoustic, electric, or anything in between.
Singer-songwriter, band recording, bedroom pop, hip-hop, folk, rock
A fully instrumental composition — classical, jazz, ambient, or any style without lyrics.
Piano piece, guitar solo, string quartet, jazz trio, ambient soundscape
A produced track — beat, electronic composition, or any primarily digital/produced work.
Hip-hop beat, EDM, lo-fi, synth pop, experimental, sound design
Every finalist performs live. Winners get real opportunities — not just trophies.
Any student currently enrolled in Years 7–12 at a school in Geelong or the Bellarine Peninsula. Saint Ignatius College and Bellarine Secondary College students are especially encouraged to apply.
One original composition per entry. Minimum 1 minute, maximum 5 minutes. Must be your own original work — covers or heavily sampled tracks are not eligible.
Upload your track to SoundCloud, YouTube (unlisted is fine), or Google Drive, then submit the link via the form below. Include a short description of your piece.
Tracks will be judged on originality, creativity, technical execution (within their means), and overall impact. The judging panel is led by Liam Tormey with CrashCourse committee members.
Entrants under 18 must include a parent or guardian contact. By submitting, parent/guardian consents to the student's participation and possible public performance.
You retain full ownership of your music. CrashCourse Productions may use your track title and brief description to promote the contest and event. No commercial use without your permission.
Free to enter. Keep your rights. Win a stage.