1 March 2018
International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC) was started by Michael Thompson and Maria Papaefstathiou in 2011. The objective of the International Reggae Poster Contest is to build awareness for positive Reggae music and to celebrate the global achievements of Reggae and its impact on the world. International Reggae Poster Contest is to construct an international platform to showcase a far-reaching vision.
The term Reggae used by the contest encompasses all the popular Jamaican musical genres; Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Dub, Dancehall and the unique Jamaican Soundsystem. The entries are open from 1 December 2017. The participants can visit the official website of IRPC in order to submit their entry
International Reggae Poster Contest theme: Toward A Reggae Hall of Fame, Celebrating Great Jamaican Music.
| Event | Date |
| Application Begin | 1 December 2017 |
| Last Date to Apply | 1 March 2018 |
| Gender | Both |
| Region | Global |
| Class/ Age | Graphic Designers and Artists |
| Details | The 6th International Reggae Poster Contest 2017 is open to all graphic designers and artists internationally. Artists/Designers are allowed to submit any number of original poster Entries. Posters should not have been published on the internet, social media etc. |
Display of Posters: The Top 100 posters will be displayed and will be exhibited at “Art of Reggae Exhibitions” around the world.
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
1. Beats by Dr Dre (headphones)
2. Rockers Movie (DVD) 25th Anniversary Edition
3. Bob Marley the Untold Story
4. Vinyl Records
5. DVD Eddie Seaga Box Set
6. A collection of Reggae Music Box Sets.
THIRD PLACE
1. Rockers Movie (DVD) 25th Anniversary Edition
2. Vinyl Records from VP Records
3. Vinyl Records from THC Records Roots and Culture limited edition vinyl.
4. DVD Eddie Seaga Box Set
5. Reggae Collection music Box Sets.
The application started from 1 December 2017. All information should be completed in English along with a title and a brief description of the poster/s you are submitting, and your biography, a maximum of 200 words.
Number of Entries: The Artist/ Designer can submit any number of original posters. Each entry must be an original, unpublished work.The participants are not allowed to submit their poster anywhere else before the announcement of the winners.
Click Here to Get the Application Form
There is no registration fee.
What Exactly has to be designed? The Artists have to design a poster that will capture the energy and the vibe of Reggae Music. The goal is to Create a poster about Reggae Music.
Dimensions of the Poster to be Created
Size/Resolution: 50cm x 70 cm
The participants can submit the project on the website by filling in the required details and uploading the poster and the submission form.
Dimensions of the Poster to be submitted
The Text in your poster can be in any language including your native language. It would be good if the entrant provides the English Translation with the poster in the notes section while uploading the poster.
The participants also have to write a Poster Title and Description.
The Contest founded by Michael Thompson and Maria Papaefstathiou
