Call for entries: International Reggae Poster Contest

The contest was founded in 2011 and seeks to highlight the globalisation of reggae and the resounding impact of its message.

“The objective of the IRPC is to build awareness for positive reggae music and to celebrate the global achievements of reggae and its impact on the world,” the competition organisers said. “The term reggae, as used by the contest, encompasses all the popular Jamaican musical genres: ska, rocksteady, roots reggae, dub, dancehall, and the unique Jamaican sound system.”

This year’s theme is Reggae Music: Messages from Jamaica to the World and submitted entries should focus on the messages that reggae and all the other genres of popular Jamaican music are spreading globally.

The application deadline is 1 March 2020.

Who can apply?

Artists and graphic designers are welcome to submit any number of original posters. Note that posters should not have been published on the internet, social media, etc.

Selection process

The entries are judged in two phases by two different international juries.

Phase one

The first phase is judged online by the IRPC pre-selection committee. The committee is made up of design professionals around the world, who will select 400 posters.

Final phase

The final phase will be conducted by 10 leading design professionals from around the world. They will convene to select 100 posters that will be published in a catalogue and exhibited worldwide at The Art of Reggae exhibitions. From the 100 best posters, the judges will select 10 posters that will be exhibited and entered into the permanent collection of museums and design institutions internationally.

Prizes

Grand Winner

• A trip to Rototom Sunsplash European Reggae Festival in Benicàssim, Spain.
• IRIE magazine cover feature/exclusive interview.
• Down In Jamaica box set by VP Records, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• Gift bag from VP Records (CDs, T-shirts, etc).
• A custom engraved wood pen crafted from blue mahoe, the national tree of Jamaica.

Professional category

First place winner

• A package of fonts, worth €500 ($555), from Parachute Typefoundry.
• Wacom Intuos Pro Medium pen tablet
• Down In Jamaica box set by VP Records, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• Gift bag from VP Records (CDs, T-shirts, etc.)

Second place winner

• A Wacom Intuos M, BT. sponsored by Zoolook.
• Down In Jamaica box set by VP RECORDS, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• Gift bag from VP Records(CDs, T-shirts, etc.)

Third place winner

• A Wacom Intuos S, BT.
• Down In Jamaica box set by VP Records, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• Gift bag from VP Records (CDs, T-shirts, etc.)

Students Category

First place winner

• A Wacom Intuos S, BT sponsored by Graphic Art News.
• Down In Jamaica box set by VP Records, celebrating its 40th anniversary.
• Gift bag from VP Records (CDs, T-shirts, etc.)

For more information on the competition, contact the IRPC at info@reggaepostercontest.com.