Revision 3: Wired Magazine Remix Contest
Wired Magazine Remix Contest
The Wired Magazine Remix Contest was one of the earliest and most impactful events in ccMixter's history. It brought mainstream media attention to the concept of Creative Commons-licensed remixing.
Background
Wired Magazine partnered with ccMixter to host a remix contest that invited musicians and producers to create new works using provided source material. The contest was notable for its reach — Wired's readership introduced thousands of people to the idea of legal, open remixing for the first time.
Impact
The contest demonstrated that:
- Creative Commons licenses could power real, vibrant creative communities
- Remix culture could thrive when legal barriers were removed
- Amateur and professional musicians alike could collaborate on equal footing
The event is widely credited with putting ccMixter on the map and establishing it as the go-to platform for CC-licensed music collaboration.
Legacy
The Wired contest set a template for future remix events on the platform and helped establish the culture of open collaboration that defines the Mixterverse History|Mixterverse to this day.