The Reggae Contest 2010 is the traditional competition promoted by the Rototom Sunsplash and devoted to all uprising European reggae bands. Reggae Bands from all over the Europe will be able to enroll from 20th April to 07th of May 2010. Voting will take place online from 10th to 29th May and the charts will be published the 1st of June.

This competition is open to all bands that are up and coming in their respective countries of origin, as well as those who might be known nationally but are keen to get further recognition across Europe. These bands can benefit from the exposure the contest will bring. This, the only competition of this kind on the continent also helps put bands in touch with promoters who are interested in finding out about new artists for their events.

The first edition of the Reggae Contest took place in 2002 and since then it has grown significantly, with an increasing number of bands taking part both from Italy and later on, from the rest of Europe. It has experimented many forms, but the favourite formula remains live selection. The competition is for bands presenting original songs and lyrics are admitted, and no cover bands or artists proposing new versions of classics are admitted.

For further details on the rules, awards and how to sign up, we advise you to consult www.reggaecontest.eu.