The next professional step for talented guitarists with a chance to win widespread recognition plus a motorcycle and other prizes worth 500,000 baht
Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd. is on a mission to find the next generation of inspired musicians with a call to Thai acoustic guitarists to enter its “TWO YAMAHAS, ONE PASSION ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2020” for a chance to win a share of 500,000 baht in prizes and find a wider audience for their talent.
As Pornthep Pumipruek, General Manager, Music Instrument and Marketing Communication Department, Siam Music Yamaha Co., Ltd., says, “As someone involved in the music industry, I see so many changes constantly emerging. Musicians these days are more capable than ever, and you see that all over social media, with new faces appearing all the time. However, these days these talented artists only have opportunities to perform on digital platforms, especially during lockdown. So Yamaha sees artists’ needs for new performance spaces so they can fulfil their potential and reach a wider audience.”
“Yamaha is set on helping to provide such opportunities by hosting this competition which opens the door for music lovers to pursue their dream. Just a few notes and tunes have tremendous power to inspire mutual feelings between performers and listeners. Music changes people and the world around us. So our ‘Make Waves’ competition concept sets out to harmonise musicians’ skill and emotion with audience appreciation, so all parties can grow together on the same wave length.”
As such, Yamaha aims to support musicians to Make Waves with their tunes and achieve something special in TWO YAMAHAS, ONE PASSION ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2020. The competition is supported by Thai Yamaha Motors Co., Ltd. which will present awards and prizes to the winners. The prize list includes a Yamaha XSR155 motorcycle worth 91,500 baht and over 500,000 baht in cash. The TWO YAMAHAS, ONE PASSION ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2020 stage is open to talented Thai national musicians across the country, aged not over 25 years old, to perform on.
Warunee Techaboonpratan, a Division Head at Thai Yamaha Motor Company, adds, “Yamaha Music and Yamaha Motor have long histories of around 133 years and 65 years, respectively. For many years the two companies have worked hand-in-hand in the music business united by the same “Kando” (Can Do) philosophy. Our joint mission focuses on cultivating musical proficiency to develop the potential of musicians and bring pleasure to music lovers.”
“The two Yamaha brands have consistently collaborated in “Two Yamahas, One Passion” initiatives including the new TWO YAMAHAS, ONE PASSION ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2020 here in Thailand. We eagerly await all acoustic guitarists, from novices to more experienced, to make their marks and showcase their music to the world. As they let their inspiration flow, Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will award the outright winner a Yamaha XSR155, Sport Heritage motorcycle with a price tag of 91,500 baht. This particular prize has been chosen because its personality matches the mood and tone of the acoustic guitar. We look forward to the performances and to seeing Thai musicians enjoy the recognition they merit not only in Thailand but beyond our borders also.”
TWO YAMAHAS, ONE PASSION ACOUSTIC GUITAR COMPETITION 2020 entry details
• Portfolio submission: Today – 30 November 2020
• Admission ends: 30 November 2020
• Announcement: 7 December 2020 at https://th.yamaha.com/th and https://www.facebook.com/yamahamusicthailand
• Runner-up round: 19 December 2020 at Conference Room, 5th floor, Dr. Thaworn Phornprapha Auditorium
Open from now to Thai nationals with a passion for playing acoustic guitar aged not over 25
Details and criteria for online audition
1. Applicants are required to submit their music clip performed on a Yamaha acoustic or electric acoustic guitar only.
2. Upload only 1 music clip, length 3-5 minutes, free choice of music genre (Thai/International, Own written/Cover, Vocal/Melody, Solo) on YouTube (public setting).
3. Title clip: “YAMAHA Competition 2020” + song title + musician’s name.
4. Email the YouTube link to yamahathcontest@gmail.com with subject “Yamaha Competition 2020”. Include first-last names, nickname, date of birth, phone number, portfolio link (if applicable), and Facebook address.
5. Last day for entry submission: Monday 30 November 2020.
6. Runners-up announcement: Monday 7 December 2020.
7. Should the VDO clip not comply with the above criteria, the judging committee reserves the right to cancel the contestant’s participation.
Remarks: Contestants are responsible for the copyright of the music submitted in the competition.
Awards
• Winner
1. Cash 100,000 baht
2. YAMAHA guitar, model FGX5 Series worth 51,000 baht
3. Yamaha Motorcycle, model XSR155 worth 91,500 baht
• First Runner-up
1. Cash 50,000 baht
2. YAMAHA Guitar, model FGX3 worth 39,000 baht
• Second Runner-up
1. Cash 30,000 baht
2. YAMAHA Guitar, model FG3 worth 32,000 baht
• 4th -10th prizes
Digital mixer, model AG06 worth 7,500 baht (total worth 52,500 baht)
• Yamaha Social Award
1. Cash 10,000 baht
2. YAMAHA Guitar, model FG-TA worth 25,500 baht
Remarks : Judges’ decision is final
Stay tuned for the finals of the competition on Saturday 19 December 2020, when the 10 finalists will perform at the Conference Room 5th floor, Dr. Thaworn Phornprapha Auditorium, in front of the music guru judges comprising: Thammarat Duangsiri Guitarist and Composer (Techer Jack); Permsak Pisitsungkakarn (Ope Muzik Move Records); Thakk Lekkla (Tu), and; Yuttapong Saengsomboon, Music Director, Yamaha Music. Plus special performance by Dena Euprasert, YAMAHA GUITARINA 2019!
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