According to an official press relese by Warner Bros, Max has announced an exciting opportunity for music enthusiasts nationwide. The network, in collaboration with Beatport, has launched the Beatport Presents House of the Dragon Remix Challenge, inviting fans and artists alike to reimagine the iconic series’ theme song through electronic remixes.
The contest, which kicks off today and runs through May 29, is open to residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C., aged 18 and older. Contestants can download stem files of the House Of The Dragon theme song from Loopcloud.com to create their remixes. Submissions will be judged by distinguished panel including select cast members from the House Of The Dragon, representatives from Beatport, and Ed Banger Records, and should be submitted here. Two remixes will be selected, one will be representing the Green Council and one representing the Black Council. Additionally, four runners-up will be chosen.
Key dates for the competition include the launch on May 13, 2024, with entries closing on May 29, 2024. The winner will be announced on or about June 14 via Beatportal and various social media platforms. The second season of House of the Dragon, consisting of eight episodes, premieres on Sunday, June 16 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and will also be available for streaming on Max.
The House of the Dragon series, based on George R.R. Martin’s ‘Fire & Blood’, is set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones and follows the saga of House Targaryen. Co-created and executive-produced by Martin and Ryan Condal (Rampage, Paradise Lost, Hercules), the show boasts a talented ensemble cast including Matt Smith (Doctor Who, The Crown, Morbius), Olivia Cooke (Ready Player One, Slow Horses, Bates Motel), Emma D’Arcy (The Talent, The Truthseekers, Mothering Sunday), Eve Best (Maryland, Nurse Jackie, The Crown), Steve Toussaint (Pine Gap, Red, White, And Blue, Gassed Up), Fabien Frankel (Last Christmas, The Serpent, Venice At Dawn), Ewan Mitchell (Saltburn, High Life, World On Fire), Tom Glynn-Carney (Dunkirk, The King, Salt Water Town), Sonoya Mizuno (Crazy Rich Asians, La La Land, Civil War), Rhys Ifans (The King’s Man, The Amazing Spiderman, Twin Town), and many others.
For all the information and formal guidelines about the House of the Dragon Remix Challenge, interested parties can visit the official website. Fans and musicians looking to exhibit their skills through the power of music will have an amazing opportunity to immerse themselves in the House of the Dragon realm through this challenge. For updates and highlights from the Remix Challenge and other new initiatives from The Beatport Group, top global destination for DJs, producers, and music enthusiasts, follow Beatport on social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Twitch. If you are interested in learning more about The House Of Dragons, you can do so here.