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Norbergfestival 2026 remix competition

Welcome to the Norbergfestival 2026 Remix Competition! Please join us on this exciting musical journey. Before diving, please read these rules and guidelines.

Note that the form for uploading your track will be available two weeks after the competition starts. Check Instagram or this page for recent updates.

Competition Overview

  • Genres: All genres are embraced. 
  • Jury: Our jury consists of persons from diverse musical backgrounds, united by their passion for Norbergfestival.
  • Fair Assessment: To ensure fairness, all remixes will be evaluated based on loudness-normalized versions. Focus on crafting a quality mix rather than engaging in a loudness war.

The Music

  • Original Track: "DO" by SHXCXCHCXSH, a Swedish techno duo that deconstructs the core of tomorrow's dance floors. SHXCXCHCXSH continually manages to create and destroy everything the consumer seeks and enjoys. Where context is nothing, impression is everything and the beholder remains in center.
  • Listen: SHXCXCHCXSH | HÖR - Oct 15 / 2022  
  • Stems: Download the stems here
  • Track submission: A link for track uploads will be added here two weeks after the competition starts 


The Prizes

  • First Prize: Live performance slot at Norbergfestival, two festival tickets, get your remix mastered by Saintpid Mastering and included on the Norbergfestival 2026 Remixed digital release on Lamour Records and one month Patreon subscription on Noisebud music plug-ins.
  • Second Prize: Two festival tickets, your track included on the Norbergfestival 2026 Remixed digital release on Lamour Records and one month Patreon subscription on Noisebud music plug-ins.
  • Third Prize: One festival ticket, Norbergfestival Remixed digital release on Lamour and one month Patreon subscription on Noisebud music plug-ins.
  • Fourth Prize: Your remix included on the digital release and one month Patreon subscription on Noisebud music plug-ins.

The Rules

  • Single Entry: Only one entry per individual or artist is permitted.
  • Collaboration: Two or more people can work on a remix together and submit it as a group.
  • Inclusions: Remixes must use some part of the provided stems.
  • Duration: Remixes should not exceed five (5) minutes.
  • Legal Rights: Ensure you have the legal rights for all sounds that you use, aside from those provided in the remix kit.

  • Deadline: The contest is open for four weeks. Submit your remix no later than 23:59 on Sunday, May 17.
  • Submit track: A link to the upload form will be published here two weeks after the competition starts 
  • Format: WAV 44.1 kHz, preferably 32-bit floating point or 24-bit if not feasible. Other formats will not be considered.
  • File Naming: “Your_real_name_-_The_name_of_your_remix.wav".

  • Completeness: Ensure all information in the submission form is completed.
  • Communication: Respond promptly to our emails if contacted. Failure to do so may cause disqualification.
  • Appeals: All jury decisions are final and not appealable.

Sponsors

  • Lamour records -  A cornerstone of Swedish electronic music, championing "art diversity, positivism, and dedication" since 2008. From conceptual techno to ambient art music, this Gävle-based label and store is a vital hub for experimental sounds on vinyl and cassette
  • Saintpid Mastering - Led by Johannes Ahlberg, operates on the mantra: "Music is heard, not measured." With decades of expertise spanning the Swedish underground to global streaming standards, Ahlberg brings industrial-grade precision to experimental sound.
  • Noisebud - A Swedish-based developer specializing in unconventional VST/AU plugins designed for producers who prioritize character and sonic exploration over standard industry conventions. 

If you  have questions, email remix@norbergfestival.com 

Good luck, and let the remixing commence!