#Japan #Tokyo #Japan Audio Association #music contest #ReC♪ST

Celebrating Young Talent: ReC♪ST Contest Winners Announced

On December 6, also known as "Sound Day," the Japan Audio Association (located in Minato, Tokyo) held a prestigious ceremony to recognize the winners of the 11th annual ReC♪ST Student Music Recording Contest. This contest aims to support the creative endeavors of young individuals aspiring to make a mark in the music industry. Each year, the event showcases exceptional talent and innovation in music production, providing a platform for students to shine.

Winners of the ReC♪ST Contest

This year, the awards highlighted outstanding students for their creativity and technical prowess in music production. Here are the winners:

• - Grand Prize:

- Yona Shibuya from Tokyo University of the Arts

• - Outstanding Planning and Production Award:

- Ryushin Fukai from Nagoya University of Arts
- Saku Ogita from Kyushu University graduate school

• - Outstanding Recording Technology Award:

- Yuki Nakayama from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
- Kosuke Sato from Tokyo University of the Arts graduate school

• - Encouragement Award:

- Shogo Hirano from Nagoya University of Arts
- Yuka Matsushige from Senzoku Gakuen College of Music
- Shota Isono from HAL Tokyo

These awards not only commend the artistic and technical skills of the students but also serve as a 'gateway to the professional world' for many of them. Previous winners have gone on to enjoy successful careers in music and audio. The contest provides an invaluable opportunity for students to receive feedback from professional judges on their original works, which fosters their growth and development in the industry.

About the ReC♪ST Contest

The ReC♪ST contest, now affectionately titled to be more accessible to students since 2023, examines entries based on criteria such as originality, recording quality, and musicality. Each year, an impressive array of submissions flows in, reflecting the diverse and innovative ideas generated by young creators.

Significance of Sound Day

Sound Day commemorates the historic achievement of Thomas Edison, who completed the phonograph on December 6, 1877, marking the day audio recording technology was born. The Japan Audio Association, along with other related groups like the Japan Music Studio Association and the Japan Recording Association, collaborates to organize various educational activities and award ceremonies annually on this day, including the ReC♪ST contest and the Japan Professional Music Recording Awards.

In 2023, the event is scheduled for December 5th, taking into account that the actual day falls on a Saturday.

This year's event is exclusive to registered members of the association and invited guests, making it a special gathering for the music community.

For those interested in learning more about the Japan Audio Association or the event itself, further information can be found on their official website:
Japan Audio Association
Sound Day Page