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Win copies of  Miami Horror's Illumination

Their sound has been described as wide-screen pop with disco flourishes.  It’s been described as relentlessly retro sunshine electro.  But whether you know them as the brainchild of softly spoken Melbourne producer Ben Plant or as the band with the catchy synth-driven track behind the latest Optus commercial, it’s undeniable that dance floor destroyers Miami Horror are destined for big things.  Having just returned from a month-long tour of the US, Plant spoke to Student Edge before taking the stage at Perth’s One Movement Music Festival. 

It was originally intended to be an enjoyable side-project for Plant, but since transforming into a four-piece band, Miami Horror has become one of Australia’s most influential dance acts this year.  The debut album, Illumination, came out in August and is proving to be the perfect summer soundtrack - which is somewhat appropriate given that light was always the intended direction.  “Light spawned everything.  Everything came from illumination,” explains Plant.  “There’s underlying themes of light which is fairly noticeable in the names of things and the lyrics.”

The album’s sound is slightly different to that which was formerly associated with the band.  Drawing inspiration from artists like Pink Floyd and Supertramp, it’s an intricate mix of floaty ambient overtones and shoe-shuffling bass lines.  “Musically, there was a lot of experimentation and focus on creating something different to what we’d already done,” Plant says, adding that the album’s subtle disco influences came from his soft spot for the genre.

After finding that he had 50 different versions of the single Moon Theory in his iTunes, Plant says the main focus of Illumination was to keep it simple.  The self-professed perfectionist said it’s a trait which he has found to be both useful and detrimental to his music.  He’d reworked the track each time, trying to find the perfect blend of musical elements.  “That was just laughable.  I couldn’t believe that I’d exported 50 different versions,” he muses.  “Being a perfectionist ... as long as you know where to stop it’s okay.”

The former film student also hopes to bring his amateur cinematic interests into the live show mix soon but it’s a time-consuming process.  “We’ve had it in the back of our heads for a while but to get a projection thing happening with a lot of interesting visuals takes a lot of time,” he says.  “Now that we’ve actually built up a lot of elements from the album art and videoclips, we’re going to get a guy to put a lot of it together and add some new things.”

He leaves us with some final words of wisdom before going to get ready for the night’s antics:  “If you really want to achieve what you want to achieve you just have to be disciplined enough to do it and you have to work hard.”

Student Edge have copies of Illumination to giveaway, all you have to do is tell us what your ultimate video clip would be.

PART V - Competitions Policy
1. This Competition Policy applies to all Student Edge competitions or contests (the Competition(s)).
2. Specific contests may have a set of rules specific to that Competition (Contest Rules), in which case:
1.1. the contest will be governed by both this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules;
1.2. the Contest Rules will be made available on the Site;
1.3. to the extent that there is inconsistency between the rules contained in this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules, the Contest Rules will prevail; and
1.4. a person who enters a Competition agrees to be bound by both this Competition Policy and, if in effect, the Contest Rules.
2. Failure by Student Edge to follow or uphold this Competition Policy and/or any Contest Rules will not give rise to a claim by any person.
3. Every Competition will be conducted (and a winner(s) determined) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge. The Judge(s) decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. Entry is open to all residents of Western Australia, except: (Student Edge is now National)
4.1. any person who does not meet the eligibility requirements of the Competition which may be specified in the Contest Rules;
4.2. any person who does not give complete or correct registration or other details requested by Student Edge upon the entering of, or during the course of, a Competition;
4.3. employees, servants, agents, sub-contractors or those employed by sub-contractors of Student Edge and their immediate family (including, but not limited to, their parents, siblings, children, and de facto partners (Immediate Family));
4.4. employees, servants or agents and their Immediate Family of the companies that are providing the prize(s) of each Competition as may be, but not necessarily, contained in the Contest Rules;
4.5. any other person whom Student Edge deems ineligible. This may include, but is not limited to, person(s) who have previously won a prize(s) due to any Competition(s) run by Student Edge;
4.6. persons under the age of 18 where a Competition's prize(s) consist of alcohol and/or the provision of a vehicle.
5. Any person, who is found to have given incorrect information when entering a Competition, or any previous Competition, is immediately disqualified from entering any further Competitions. If a person is discovered to have given incorrect information in relation to a Competition that is still running (or a winner has yet to be decided or found), such person will be immediately disqualified and/or removed from that Competition.
6. Any person who enters a Competition (an Entrant) and is awarded a prize(s), and who is subsequently deemed ineligible for that Competition due to being a person listed under clauses 5 and 6 above, may be required, at the discretion of Student Edge, to forfeit, return, refund, or otherwise make restitution of the prize(s).
7. All prizes for every Competition must be claimed in person by the winning Entrant (or a nominated representative of the winning Entrant) who must provide some form of official photo identification (for example a drivers licence or passport).
8. If the winner is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian of the winner must also be present when claiming and provide photo identification as well as signing and endorsing this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
9. Any person claiming the prize(s) may be required to sign and endorse this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
10. The prize(s) must be claimed within 3 months from the date of winning, unless otherwise agreed or specified by Student Edge.
11. All prize(s) not claimed for any reason within the time frame specified in the Contest Rules (including for the reasons set out in clauses 6, 7, 8 and/or 9 above) will be deemed to be forfeited or abandoned by the winner and will be dealt with according to legislative requirements.
12. All prizes of every Competition:
12.1. if in the form of something other than cash, are in no way redeemable or transferable for cash;
12.2. must, where applicable, be used on the dates specified;
12.3. are not the responsibility of Student Edge, including if they are defective or ineffectual in any way, the extent permitted by law. This extends to any loss, damage, expense or injury suffered (including that which is indirect or consequential) as a result of, or in connection with, the acceptance, use and/or enjoyment of the prize(s);
12.4. are subject to any other condition or stipulation given by Student Edge, including, but not limited to, those provided in the Contest Rules; and
12.5. may be substituted for a replacement prize(s) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
13. The prize(s) include only the costs and expenses directly given as being part of the prize(s). Any relevant cost(s) associated with, consequential to, and/or resulting from the acceptance and claiming of the prize(s) are to be covered by the winner. This includes all relevant taxes and charges associated with the acceptance, use and/or ownership of the prize(s).
14. All Entrants to the Competition(s) (including any subsequent winners):
14.1. agree to (if required by Student Edge at any time) to engage in a photo, video, film and/or radio session, or any other form of publicity for Student Edge (unless the Entrant specifically requested to retain their anonymity at the time of entering any Competition;
14.2. agree to the broadcasting or other publicising of an Entrant's name, character, statements, voice recordings or any other information regarding the Entrant, in any advertising or promotional activities concerning a Competition or Competitions of Student Edge in general. This includes the use of a winner's name to disclose that they have won a Competition; and
14.3. agree to allow Student Edge to use in any reasonable manner as they see fit, any materials submitted in connection with any Competition, whether in written, electronic, visual, audio and/or any other form). Such materials (and all Copyright in them) become(s) the property of Student Edge and the Entrant waives all moral rights it may have in such materials.
15. If any technical or other problems or difficulties occur, such as:
15.1. the telephone call between an Entrant and Student Edge, or a representative of Student Edge, and/or another Entrant, is ended for any reason, including those which are the fault of Student Edge;
15.2. those difficulties arising from the use of the Internet in either the entering of, or participation in, any Competitions, including the non-submission of information;
15.3. any other attempted correspondence in any form between an Entrant and Student Edge, such as via the methods noted in clauses 16.1 and 16.2, Short-Message-Service (SMS), or facsimile, does not reach its intended destination or is not received by its intended recipient (including situations where the information reaches Student Edge but is not received by the relevant department or employee);
15.4. those relating to any procedures of an administrative nature which result in any aspect of a Competition being affected; and/or
15.5. any problem that is directly or indirectly related to the running of a Competition, which may affect the outcome of a Competition and/or the determination of any winner, whether a result of technical or other problems or difficulties of Student Edge, its affiliates, the Entrant, or any third party,
Student Edge will not be responsible and may also disqualify any Entrant to whom the above is relevant and may also award the prize to any other person. Such disqualification or allocations of prizes are at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
16. Student Edge may amend or change this Competition Policy, and any Contest Rules, at any time without notice.
END.

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Win a copy of Miami Horror's Illumination

Their sound has been described as wide-screen pop with disco flourishes.  It’s been described as relentlessly retro sunshine electro.  But whether you know them as the brainchild of softly spoken Melbourne producer Ben Plant or as the band with the catchy synth-driven track behind the latest Optus commercial, it’s undeniable that dance floor destroyers Miami Horror are destined for big things.  Having just returned from a month-long tour of the US, Plant spoke to Student Edge before taking the stage at Perth’s One Movement Music Festival. 

It was originally intended to be an enjoyable side-project for Plant, but since transforming into a four-piece band, Miami Horror has become one of Australia’s most influential dance acts this year.  The debut album, Illumination, came out in August and is proving to be the perfect summer soundtrack - which is somewhat appropriate given that light was always the intended direction.  “Light spawned everything.  Everything came from illumination,” explains Plant.  “There’s underlying themes of light which is fairly noticeable in the names of things and the lyrics.”

The album’s sound is slightly different to that which was formerly associated with the band.  Drawing inspiration from artists like Pink Floyd and Supertramp, it’s an intricate mix of floaty ambient overtones and shoe-shuffling bass lines.  “Musically, there was a lot of experimentation and focus on creating something different to what we’d already done,” Plant says, adding that the album’s subtle disco influences came from his soft spot for the genre.

After finding that he had 50 different versions of the single Moon Theory in his iTunes, Plant says the main focus of Illumination was to keep it simple.  The self-professed perfectionist said it’s a trait which he has found to be both useful and detrimental to his music.  He’d reworked the track each time, trying to find the perfect blend of musical elements.  “That was just laughable.  I couldn’t believe that I’d exported 50 different versions,” he muses.  “Being a perfectionist ... as long as you know where to stop it’s okay.”

The former film student also hopes to bring his amateur cinematic interests into the live show mix soon but it’s a time-consuming process.  “We’ve had it in the back of our heads for a while but to get a projection thing happening with a lot of interesting visuals takes a lot of time,” he says.  “Now that we’ve actually built up a lot of elements from the album art and videoclips, we’re going to get a guy to put a lot of it together and add some new things.”

He leaves us with some final words of wisdom before going to get ready for the night’s antics:  “If you really want to achieve what you want to achieve you just have to be disciplined enough to do it and you have to work hard.”

Student Edge have copies of Illumination to giveaway, all you have to do is tell us what your ultimate video clip would be.

PART V - Competitions Policy
1. This Competition Policy applies to all Student Edge competitions or contests (the Competition(s)).
2. Specific contests may have a set of rules specific to that Competition (Contest Rules), in which case:
1.1. the contest will be governed by both this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules;
1.2. the Contest Rules will be made available on the Site;
1.3. to the extent that there is inconsistency between the rules contained in this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules, the Contest Rules will prevail; and
1.4. a person who enters a Competition agrees to be bound by both this Competition Policy and, if in effect, the Contest Rules.
2. Failure by Student Edge to follow or uphold this Competition Policy and/or any Contest Rules will not give rise to a claim by any person.
3. Every Competition will be conducted (and a winner(s) determined) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge. The Judge(s) decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. Entry is open to all residents of Western Australia, except:
4.1. any person who does not meet the eligibility requirements of the Competition which may be specified in the Contest Rules;
4.2. any person who does not give complete or correct registration or other details requested by Student Edge upon the entering of, or during the course of, a Competition;
4.3. employees, servants, agents, sub-contractors or those employed by sub-contractors of Student Edge and their immediate family (including, but not limited to, their parents, siblings, children, and de facto partners (Immediate Family));
4.4. employees, servants or agents and their Immediate Family of the companies that are providing the prize(s) of each Competition as may be, but not necessarily, contained in the Contest Rules;
4.5. any other person whom Student Edge deems ineligible. This may include, but is not limited to, person(s) who have previously won a prize(s) due to any Competition(s) run by Student Edge;
4.6. persons under the age of 18 where a Competition's prize(s) consist of alcohol and/or the provision of a vehicle.
5. Any person, who is found to have given incorrect information when entering a Competition, or any previous Competition, is immediately disqualified from entering any further Competitions. If a person is discovered to have given incorrect information in relation to a Competition that is still running (or a winner has yet to be decided or found), such person will be immediately disqualified and/or removed from that Competition.
6. Any person who enters a Competition (an Entrant) and is awarded a prize(s), and who is subsequently deemed ineligible for that Competition due to being a person listed under clauses 5 and 6 above, may be required, at the discretion of Student Edge, to forfeit, return, refund, or otherwise make restitution of the prize(s).
7. All prizes for every Competition must be claimed in person by the winning Entrant (or a nominated representative of the winning Entrant) who must provide some form of official photo identification (for example a drivers licence or passport).
8. If the winner is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian of the winner must also be present when claiming and provide photo identification as well as signing and endorsing this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
9. Any person claiming the prize(s) may be required to sign and endorse this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
10. The prize(s) must be claimed within 3 months from the date of winning, unless otherwise agreed or specified by Student Edge.
11. All prize(s) not claimed for any reason within the time frame specified in the Contest Rules (including for the reasons set out in clauses 6, 7, 8 and/or 9 above) will be deemed to be forfeited or abandoned by the winner and will be dealt with according to legislative requirements.
12. All prizes of every Competition:
12.1. if in the form of something other than cash, are in no way redeemable or transferable for cash;
12.2. must, where applicable, be used on the dates specified;
12.3. are not the responsibility of Student Edge, including if they are defective or ineffectual in any way, the extent permitted by law. This extends to any loss, damage, expense or injury suffered (including that which is indirect or consequential) as a result of, or in connection with, the acceptance, use and/or enjoyment of the prize(s);
12.4. are subject to any other condition or stipulation given by Student Edge, including, but not limited to, those provided in the Contest Rules; and
12.5. may be substituted for a replacement prize(s) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
13. The prize(s) include only the costs and expenses directly given as being part of the prize(s). Any relevant cost(s) associated with, consequential to, and/or resulting from the acceptance and claiming of the prize(s) are to be covered by the winner. This includes all relevant taxes and charges associated with the acceptance, use and/or ownership of the prize(s).
14. All Entrants to the Competition(s) (including any subsequent winners):
14.1. agree to (if required by Student Edge at any time) to engage in a photo, video, film and/or radio session, or any other form of publicity for Student Edge (unless the Entrant specifically requested to retain their anonymity at the time of entering any Competition;
14.2. agree to the broadcasting or other publicising of an Entrant's name, character, statements, voice recordings or any other information regarding the Entrant, in any advertising or promotional activities concerning a Competition or Competitions of Student Edge in general. This includes the use of a winner's name to disclose that they have won a Competition; and
14.3. agree to allow Student Edge to use in any reasonable manner as they see fit, any materials submitted in connection with any Competition, whether in written, electronic, visual, audio and/or any other form). Such materials (and all Copyright in them) become(s) the property of Student Edge and the Entrant waives all moral rights it may have in such materials.
15. If any technical or other problems or difficulties occur, such as:
15.1. the telephone call between an Entrant and Student Edge, or a representative of Student Edge, and/or another Entrant, is ended for any reason, including those which are the fault of Student Edge;
15.2. those difficulties arising from the use of the Internet in either the entering of, or participation in, any Competitions, including the non-submission of information;
15.3. any other attempted correspondence in any form between an Entrant and Student Edge, such as via the methods noted in clauses 16.1 and 16.2, Short-Message-Service (SMS), or facsimile, does not reach its intended destination or is not received by its intended recipient (including situations where the information reaches Student Edge but is not received by the relevant department or employee);
15.4. those relating to any procedures of an administrative nature which result in any aspect of a Competition being affected; and/or
15.5. any problem that is directly or indirectly related to the running of a Competition, which may affect the outcome of a Competition and/or the determination of any winner, whether a result of technical or other problems or difficulties of Student Edge, its affiliates, the Entrant, or any third party,
Student Edge will not be responsible and may also disqualify any Entrant to whom the above is relevant and may also award the prize to any other person. Such disqualification or allocations of prizes are at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
16. Student Edge may amend or change this Competition Policy, and any Contest Rules, at any time without notice.
END.

 

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Win Miami Horror's latest album, Illumination

Tell us what your ultimate video clip would be. Excessive close-ups of your band rocking out, a documentary style look at a bull in a china shop - cinema verite style, a slow motion shot of paint drying?

Tell us for your chance to win Miami Horror's latest album, Illumination.

Also, check out Student Edge journo - Cat Wall's interview with Miami Horror's producer Ben Plant.         

Remember to make sure we have your current mobile number and email address in your contact details as this is how we contact winners. To update your details login and click the "Update Details" button on the right.

PART V - Competitions Policy
1. This Competition Policy applies to all Student Edge competitions or contests (the Competition(s)).
2. Specific contests may have a set of rules specific to that Competition (Contest Rules), in which case:
1.1. the contest will be governed by both this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules;
1.2. the Contest Rules will be made available on the Site;
1.3. to the extent that there is inconsistency between the rules contained in this Competition Policy and the Contest Rules, the Contest Rules will prevail; and
1.4. a person who enters a Competition agrees to be bound by both this Competition Policy and, if in effect, the Contest Rules.
2. Failure by Student Edge to follow or uphold this Competition Policy and/or any Contest Rules will not give rise to a claim by any person.
3. Every Competition will be conducted (and a winner(s) determined) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge. The Judge(s) decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
4. Entry is open to all residents of Western Australia, except:
4.1. any person who does not meet the eligibility requirements of the Competition which may be specified in the Contest Rules;
4.2. any person who does not give complete or correct registration or other details requested by Student Edge upon the entering of, or during the course of, a Competition;
4.3. employees, servants, agents, sub-contractors or those employed by sub-contractors of Student Edge and their immediate family (including, but not limited to, their parents, siblings, children, and de facto partners (Immediate Family));
4.4. employees, servants or agents and their Immediate Family of the companies that are providing the prize(s) of each Competition as may be, but not necessarily, contained in the Contest Rules;
4.5. any other person whom Student Edge deems ineligible. This may include, but is not limited to, person(s) who have previously won a prize(s) due to any Competition(s) run by Student Edge;
4.6. persons under the age of 18 where a Competition's prize(s) consist of alcohol and/or the provision of a vehicle.
5. Any person, who is found to have given incorrect information when entering a Competition, or any previous Competition, is immediately disqualified from entering any further Competitions. If a person is discovered to have given incorrect information in relation to a Competition that is still running (or a winner has yet to be decided or found), such person will be immediately disqualified and/or removed from that Competition.
6. Any person who enters a Competition (an Entrant) and is awarded a prize(s), and who is subsequently deemed ineligible for that Competition due to being a person listed under clauses 5 and 6 above, may be required, at the discretion of Student Edge, to forfeit, return, refund, or otherwise make restitution of the prize(s).
7. All prizes for every Competition must be claimed in person by the winning Entrant (or a nominated representative of the winning Entrant) who must provide some form of official photo identification (for example a drivers licence or passport).
8. If the winner is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian of the winner must also be present when claiming and provide photo identification as well as signing and endorsing this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
9. Any person claiming the prize(s) may be required to sign and endorse this Competition Policy, the Contest Rules (if any) and/or any other relevant agreements.
10. The prize(s) must be claimed within 3 months from the date of winning, unless otherwise agreed or specified by Student Edge.
11. All prize(s) not claimed for any reason within the time frame specified in the Contest Rules (including for the reasons set out in clauses 6, 7, 8 and/or 9 above) will be deemed to be forfeited or abandoned by the winner and will be dealt with according to legislative requirements.
12. All prizes of every Competition:
12.1. if in the form of something other than cash, are in no way redeemable or transferable for cash;
12.2. must, where applicable, be used on the dates specified;
12.3. are not the responsibility of Student Edge, including if they are defective or ineffectual in any way, the extent permitted by law. This extends to any loss, damage, expense or injury suffered (including that which is indirect or consequential) as a result of, or in connection with, the acceptance, use and/or enjoyment of the prize(s);
12.4. are subject to any other condition or stipulation given by Student Edge, including, but not limited to, those provided in the Contest Rules; and
12.5. may be substituted for a replacement prize(s) at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
13. The prize(s) include only the costs and expenses directly given as being part of the prize(s). Any relevant cost(s) associated with, consequential to, and/or resulting from the acceptance and claiming of the prize(s) are to be covered by the winner. This includes all relevant taxes and charges associated with the acceptance, use and/or ownership of the prize(s).
14. All Entrants to the Competition(s) (including any subsequent winners):
14.1. agree to (if required by Student Edge at any time) to engage in a photo, video, film and/or radio session, or any other form of publicity for Student Edge (unless the Entrant specifically requested to retain their anonymity at the time of entering any Competition;
14.2. agree to the broadcasting or other publicising of an Entrant's name, character, statements, voice recordings or any other information regarding the Entrant, in any advertising or promotional activities concerning a Competition or Competitions of Student Edge in general. This includes the use of a winner's name to disclose that they have won a Competition; and
14.3. agree to allow Student Edge to use in any reasonable manner as they see fit, any materials submitted in connection with any Competition, whether in written, electronic, visual, audio and/or any other form). Such materials (and all Copyright in them) become(s) the property of Student Edge and the Entrant waives all moral rights it may have in such materials.
15. If any technical or other problems or difficulties occur, such as:
15.1. the telephone call between an Entrant and Student Edge, or a representative of Student Edge, and/or another Entrant, is ended for any reason, including those which are the fault of Student Edge;
15.2. those difficulties arising from the use of the Internet in either the entering of, or participation in, any Competitions, including the non-submission of information;
15.3. any other attempted correspondence in any form between an Entrant and Student Edge, such as via the methods noted in clauses 16.1 and 16.2, Short-Message-Service (SMS), or facsimile, does not reach its intended destination or is not received by its intended recipient (including situations where the information reaches Student Edge but is not received by the relevant department or employee);
15.4. those relating to any procedures of an administrative nature which result in any aspect of a Competition being affected; and/or
15.5. any problem that is directly or indirectly related to the running of a Competition, which may affect the outcome of a Competition and/or the determination of any winner, whether a result of technical or other problems or difficulties of Student Edge, its affiliates, the Entrant, or any third party,
Student Edge will not be responsible and may also disqualify any Entrant to whom the above is relevant and may also award the prize to any other person. Such disqualification or allocations of prizes are at the absolute discretion of Student Edge.
16. Student Edge may amend or change this Competition Policy, and any Contest Rules, at any time without notice.
END.