Using at least one pre-1924 sound recording and any other free or original music, create a musical project that highlights some of the new material available in the public domain. Some examples of projects include:
- Mash-ups
- Remixes
- Oral histories over one or more songs
- Original music with public domain sampling
- Playlists around a theme
See additional contest guidelines and resources.
Submit your project
Submit your project using this Google Form.
The project deadline is April 12.
Note: Please remember as you are looking through the public domain that historical sound recordings may include harmful, biased, prejudiced, and outdated views.
Related LibGuide: Public Domain Day Music Contest
Open to Undergraduates, Graduate Students, Postdocs, Faculty, and Staff.
About the Public Domain Day Series
The public domain covers works not protected by copyright.
Public Domain Day happens on January 1 of each year when new works enter the public domain. It’s a day to celebrate the lives of authors whose works have finally become available to the world to access and use freely. Join us for a series of events celebrating Public Domain Day.