Whether you’re a rhyming rookie or a seasoned stage sensation, BaySounds could be your ticket to the next phase of your musical journey. We’re all about celebrating the undiscovered abilities and infectious rhythms of local artists, and we can’t wait to showcase your songwriting skills to the Northern Rivers and beyond.
Entries will be judged by a panel of industry experts including BayFM President and host of Northern Rivers Music Box, Ange Kent and BayFM host of Living Your Arts Off, Nathan Kaye. The panel will also consist of SAE Faculty Lead Dirk Terrill, a multi-award-winning composer, producer and engineer.
Submissions will be kicking off 24 April 2024, and closes 16 June 2024, so get your original songs ready to go!
THE PRIZE
The lucky winner of the BaySounds comp will have their original song recorded and mastered at SAE by the final year Audio Engineering students in the state-of-the-art recording studio through the amazing SSL Duality or Neve analogue desk.
You’ll also have the opportunity to perform at the SAE Byron Bay Open Day on Saturday August 24, 2024, featuring an outside broadcast on BayFM 99.9 and 4 weeks of guaranteed airplay rotation on BayFM.
Your recording session and Open Day performance will both be filmed for promotion on BayFM and SAE’s social media platforms to showcase your talents even further. Other media opportunities include BayFM radio interviews.
Our lucky runner up will receive a RØDE Complete Studio Kit, kindly donated to us by the crew at Broadcast Components!
Featuring RØDE’s AI-1 audio interface, peerless NT1 large-diaphragm condenser microphone, plus an SM6 shock mount and XLR cable, this kit contains everything you need to create studio-quality recordings at home.
HOW TO ENTER
Ready to share your musical talents with the world? To enter your song into the competition, submit one original track created by you in 2023/24 via a streaming link (e.g. Bandcamp or Soundcloud).
Along with your track and lyrics, you’ll be required to submit a portfolio which includes a short bio with an image of yourself plus a 100-word statement telling us what your song is about and what it means to you.
ENTER THE BAYSOUNDS SONG COMP
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
COMPETITION RULES AT A GLANCE:
All entrants must:
- Be aged 16 and over
- Be independent artists, not signed to a label
- Reside in the Northern Rivers (Ballina Shire, Byron Shire, Clarence Valley, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley, and Tweed Shire council areas)
- Be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen/Permanent Resident
Your competition entry must:
- Include one original track (song), including the lyrics, per entry
- Not exceed a duration of 5 minutes
- Not be a DJ track, instrumental, cover or parody/spoof song
- Have been created and produced between the period of January 2023 – June 16, 2024.
By entering the BaySounds Songwriting Competition, you accept the full Terms and Conditions.
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INTRODUCING THE JUDGES
SAE Creative Media Institute
SAE Creative Media Institute is the place for creatives and innovators. Every year, we support students globally to develop the skills and experience needed to carve successful careers in animation, audio, music, creative industries, design, film and games.
We pride ourselves on being technically explorative, transformative and brave through our range of creative media programs. We deliver a unique and immersive learning experience that is focused on practical skills, hands-on experience, and a commitment to academic excellence. You’ll finish your studies with real transferable skills that will take you into the working world with confidence.
What you can study at SAE
SAE offers creative media education in Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games, Music and more.You can study a diploma, an associate degree, a bachelor's degree or apply for postgraduate study.
You do not need an ATAR and could even apply with relevant industry experience. Check out our course guide for more info.
What graduates say about SAE
Enrico Leasa
“I always had the dream of working for a large studio like ILM, Pixar or Dreamworks, so to actually be a part of these huge projects now is amazing." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Layout artist at Industrial Light & Magic
Eliza Allard
"Being able to finish my degree and start my career at the age of 19 was a huge plus for me, as it meant I got four years in the industry before I started my business." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Director/Founder, The Content Lab
Aldo Arechar
"Getting to meet other creatives [at SAE] who had other passions was very satisfying, as we were then able to collaborate on music and other projects." SAE Alumni | Current Job: Hans Zimmer's Remote Control Productions company in LA
SAE Student work
Guitar Gods is a 2D animated short created in Trimester 6 (final) of the Bachelor of Animation.
Student work
SAE film student, Jessica Sherlock conceived, filmed, and produced a documentary, Concrete Denizens, which highlighted the inclusive skate culture in Brisbane. Jess worked with other film and audio students to bring the project to life.
Jessica Sherlock, Lindsay Sultana, Matthew Johnson, Kyle Wheeler are SAE film students who collaborated and worked on this project as part of the Film Studio 4 (Production) unit in Trimester 5 of the Bachelor of Film degree.
Violet Hubris is a cosmic action-horror game exploring humanity’s thirst for knowledge, power, and belonging in a harsh universe. Created by SAE Melbourne students – this project features work from cross-disciplines, meaning students in different courses collaborated to bring the project to life.
We love the motion, fantasy, colour and drama of this one. Games, Animation, Audio and Design students collaborated on this project.
Credits:
Nora Lück-Jennings – Game Design
Jackson Symss – Game Design
Josh Ayala – Game Design
Wilma Signal – Game Design
Cameron Griffith – Animation
Siyao Song – Animation
Elyssa La – Animation
Russell Toffoli – Audio
Mohit Rao – Audio
Josie Sippel – Voice Acting
George Takis – Graphic Design
Angus Martin – Graphic Design
Kukunochi is a sophisticated and cross collaborative short film involving students from Animation, Film, Design and Audio courses at SAE.
The Kukunochi film is the final capstone project for many of the students completing bachelor degrees at SAE Perth.
Synopsis: The story presents an arrogant girl, Katsumi, who learns a thing or two from Yamato, who embodies kindness and humility. Their unbalanced relationship is encapsulated through their sparring as they practice Kendo. Katsumi’s arrogance beats down on Yamato again and again. However, even when beaten repeatedly, Yamato’s determination never fazes.
They emotionally evolve after having experienced a confrontation with an angered spirit called the Kukunochi, where Katsumi learns the true meaning of humility.
Directed By
MIA DATOR
NAOMI HERMANS
Character Animator | MIA DATOR
Lead Character Artist | NAOMI HERMANS
Character Artist | QUAN TRAN
Rigging | JAMES GOODCHILD
Lead Environment Artist | ALEX IRELAND
Environment Artist | JAKE MENDOZA
Rigging Artist | JASBIR SINGH
Concept Artist | ABBEY JANSSEN
Storyboard Artist | NANDA W.
Cinematographer | DANIEL VILLA
Editor & Colourist | DYLAN MARINKO
Writer | MICHAEL GOULD-BROWN
Music Producer | CONOR ATKINSON
Audio Management | MONICA PETRA CHRISTINA
Mix Engineer | CHARLES WARNER
Voice Actor | AUDREY DANIELLA
Lead Branding and Marketing | SAMUEL BOURKE
Marketing | QALIESHA TRIVINO
Special thanks to our mentors
- TIM KITEVSKI
- DAVEY GOH
- STEVE TEUNE
- KALEB TRELOAR
MitchID is the work of Mitchell Viney and served as his personal branding identity which he used for his professional portfolio and online presence. The project aims to highlight his 3D illustration, branding and graphic design skills.
Industry professional programs such as the Adobe Suite were integrated with 3D software such as Maxon Cinema 4D. Mitch experimented with colour, tone and texture to create these 3D illustrations exploring themes such as organic / nature VS structural/man-made.
You can view more of Mitch’s work at: https://www.behance.net/gallery/45778903/Mitch-ID
Whilst still studying Mitch has secured work from organisations such as Bond & Coyne Studio, London and A & R Healthcare.
SAE student, Ness Mari, recorded a live stream for her performance in Music Studio 3, a unit of the Bachelor of Songwriting and Music Production course.
We think Ness is such a talent and we just can’t stop watching this one.
Song: Wildfire
SAE Melbourne student
Vanessa Mari
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