Supernova Contest Rules 2026
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Supernova is the contest that selects three new artistic projects that will play on the Color Fest stage on 11, 12 and 13 August 2026. The contest is held with the aim, in line with the mission of the Color Fest festival, of promoting opportunities for emerging artists, their access to professional live music networks and fostering their relationships with the music industry.
ARTICLE 1: MODALITIES OF PARTICIPATION
To participate in the Supernova contest, you need to fill in the online registration form at https://colorfest.it/supernova-form
The Enrolment Deadline for the 2026 Edition is set, unless extended, at 18 December.
The finals will be held in Bologna on 22 January 2026 and in Rende (Cosenza) on 29 January 2026.
ARTICLE 2: CATEGORIES
The artistic category of participation is unique. The only category distinction concerns the final in which the participant chooses to compete. There are two finals:
- 22 January - Bologna - Cortile Café
- 29 January - Rende (CS) - MOOD Social Club
No. 5 finalists are admitted to each final.
ARTICLE 3: STAGES
PHASE 1 consists of submitting 3 tracks (published or unreleased) to the judgement of a jury of experts and insiders in the music industry, delivered via links to streaming platforms or uploaded on the contest website in .zip format or by sending individual track files.
PHASE 2, to which access is granted following jury evaluation, consists of a live performance in one of the two finals (Bologna and Rende). No. 5 finalist projects for each final have access to Stage 2.
The three winners of the three finals will be included in the official line-up of the Color Fest. The choice of the day 11,12,13 August will be guided by the subtle harmony between the musical genre proposed by the winners and the day of the event, thus ensuring a perfect synergy between artists and show days.
ARTICLE 4: PARTICIPATION COSTS and Methods of Payment
The registration fee corresponds to € 30,99 for both solo projects and bands. Payment can be made easily and securely via the secure system offered by Stripe.
ARTICLE 5: MODALITIES OF EVALUATION
The re-evaluation of the pieces will be carried out by a jury of experts and professionals from the music industry. In order to obtain a detailed evaluation accompanied by a commentary, it will be necessary to make an explicit request: this in-depth evaluation will not be provided to all participants due to the high number of entries.
ARTICLE 6: CONDUCT OF FINALS
The finals will take place on Thursday 22 January at Cortile Café in Bologna and Thursday 29 January at Mood Social Club in Cosenza. Five projects will perform at each stage: at the end of the selections, a total of three absolute winners will be identified.
The three winning projects will have the opportunity to perform during the three days of Color Fest 14. The allocation of the performances will be decided directly by the Festival, based on the artistic choices of the artistic director.
ARTICLE 7: RELEASE AND DATA PROCESSING
By filling in the form, participants agree to the processing of their personal data in accordance with the privacy policy. privacy. Submitted songs, including unpublished ones, will not be disclosed in any way by Color Fest and will only be used for the purposes of evaluation by the jury.
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