Sound House is now accepting entries for Phase 5 of its recording contest for middle and high school students!
We will provide a set of recording equipment on loan. Record your entry using this equipment and submit the completed recording. After the Executive Committee reviews the entries, winners will be announced twice a year. Each school with a winning entry will be allowed to keep the equipment!
All musical genres and band configurations are welcome! We look forward to receiving your enthusiastic entries and seeing the memories you create with your club members or friends!
Submission Requirements
Entries must be recorded using equipment loaned by Sound House.
Schedule
Entry period: Year-round
Results announced: September for entries received from March through August, and March for entries received from September through February of the following year
Available Equipment
AKG / C214
JBL / 305P MKII (pair)
AKG / K702
ZOOM / R20
Many other CLASSIC PRO products are also available to borrow!
Terms and Conditions
Participants must be currently enrolled in a junior high school, high school, or technical college in Japan.
Participants must use equipment loaned by Sound House.
Applications must be submitted by a club advisor or school official.
Participants must obtain consent from a club advisor or school official. Identification must also be presented.
Applicants must provide Sound House with a shipping address registered to the school or club.
The school must be able to receive the loaned equipment.
A completed recording must be submitted when the equipment is returned.
At least three photos of the recording session must be submitted when the equipment is returned.
Participants must agree to cooperate with Sound House and the sponsoring companies on content creation, social media posts, and media coverage or interviews.
There are no restrictions on musical genre or band configuration.
Both original songs and cover songs are accepted.
*The equipment will be shipped in five separate packages. Please be prepared to receive all five.
*Equipment is loaned on a first-come, first-served basis. If the number of loan requests exceeds the available inventory, you may be asked to wait until equipment becomes available.
*The Executive Committee cannot respond to inquiries about the judging process or selection results.
Applications for Phase 5 will be accepted through February 28, 2027!
Contest Details and Past Winning Entries