When is the competition deadline?
The competition closes at 17:00 GMT on 17th March 2025
When will the winner be announced?
The winner will be announced on/around 21st April 2025
Who is Judging the competition?
The team at Spitfire Audio will be judging, with help choosing tour winner and runners up from special guest judge, Samuel Sim.
Do I have to use Colossus in my score?
No, you do not! You can use any library, instrument or other that you want.
Does it matter where I live?
This competition is worldwide, however, it is important to note that some countries and regions don’t permit these types of competitions; so it is important to check to see if your region or country allows the competition prior to entering
Can I enter if I’m under 18?
If you’re under 18 years old then you’ll need permission from your parent/guardian. Proof of permission should be provided upon request from Spitfire Audio
How do I know whether my entry has been received?
You will receive an automated confirmation email once you have successfully completed the entry form. You will also receive an email from Spitfire Audio once the entries have closed
How do I know whether my entry has been judged?
Following feedback from last year's competition we will email all applicants once all submissions have been judged
I want to edit my submission, can I?
We can only accept one entry from each entrant, but you can edit your entry at any time before the closing date (17:00 GMT on 17th March 2025). Just click the “Edit response” button in the confirmation email you received from Google Forms
I don’t have a YouTube, Instagram or TikTok account, do I need one?
You will need to set up an account on one of these social media platforms in order to submit to this competition. For YouTube, if you already have a Gmail email address simply login to YouTube using it to create one.
Do views and subscribers matter?
Not at all, the competition is about your skills as a composer
Can you give me feedback on my entry?
We would love to provide feedback to everyone that enters, but the number of entries we receive in competitions makes that extremely difficult to do so!
Can I collaborate on my entry?
We can only accept one entry per person and one person per entry
Can I use my submission in my portfolio/CV?
You’re welcome to use your submission, providing you clearly state that it was for a competition and was not commissioned or endorsed by Spitfire Audio
Do I need to use Spitfire Audio sounds in my music to enter this competition?
Nope! You don’t have to include Spitfire libraries in your score – but you must be the legal owner of any sounds, sample libraries, or virtual instruments you use
Can I include sound design in my score?
Absolutely! If you think it fits the scene and doesn't detract from your score, feel free to add sound effects to your audio.
I’m not good at mixing, what do I do?
This is a scoring competition, not a mixing competition, so you won’t be marked down for a bad mix. However, it’s obviously easier to judge a score that sounds good, so give yourself time once you’ve finished your composition to concentrate on your mix
Can I make reference to other scores in my score?
We cannot accept any entries that break copyright law, so if you're doing so be careful to keep it original.
Where can I find the competition rules?
All of the rules are available at https://www.spitfireaudio.com/colossusrescore#tscs
Any Further Questions?
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