Question 1

Can I attend remotely?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no! In-person interaction is integral to team's creative dynamics. We also want to be able to focus on the people in the room. We will make an exception if you have already agreed to join a team, but we won't be streaming any presentation (except the final presentations).

Question 2

I'm not an engineer, can I join?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The best teams have complementary skills and we strongly encourage designers, musicians, teachers, UX designers and other skills to join.

Question 3

I would like to showcase my technology for others to use, who do i speak to?

Accepted Answer

Awesome, please get in touch with JB (jb@musichackspace.org) to discuss. We welcome open source and commercial technology providers, as long as they support the development of creative apps, e.g. coding frameworks, AI servers, signal processing or UI libraries, etc.

Question 4

Who owns the intellectual property of the hacks created?

Accepted Answer

100% of the IP created during the hackathon remains with you and your team.

Question 5

I can only do one of the days, is that a problem?

Accepted Answer

We don't encourage attending for parts of the event only. If you can attend only Saturday, then make sure to disclose this to your teammates and be available to help them remotely for the final push. If you can only attend Sunday, then we recommend that you don't sign up this time.

Question 6

What criteria will the judges use to evaluate presentations?

Accepted Answer

Creativity: How original and innovative is your idea?
Functionality: Does the app work as intended? Is it reliable and user-friendly?
Relevance: How well does your app fit within the themes?
Impact: Does your app open up exciting possibilities for users?
Presentation: How effective was it?

Question 7

Am I guaranteed to join if I register?

Accepted Answer

No, registering is just the first step. We will chat with you on our Discord channel to find you a team if you don't already have one. We will prioritise access to participants who are participating in one of our official challenge. Any questions? Hop on Discord here: https://discord.gg/dNvBejKYjv

Question 8

Can I stay overnight at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no. We will need to close the venue at 7pm on day 1, and if you need accommodation near the venue we can provide recommendations.

Music Technology Hackathon: Build a Creative Hack in 2 days