The Chapel Studio (Auckland), in partnership with AllGood Absolute Alternative Records (AAA Records) and Luma ATMOS Studios, is proud to present Lucky Break — an exciting opportunity for New Zealand’s rising music talent to take their careers to the next level.

Open to NZ residents aged 16 and over, Lucky Break winners will receive professional studio time, Mastering and Dolby Atmos Mixing, artist career development mentorship, and official release opportunities for unsigned artists and bands.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime for unsigned up and coming talent!

Prizes:

First Prize (valued at $10,000.00):

• Professionally Produced and recorded EP over 3 full days of Recording Time at The Chapel Studio, including artist accommodation.
• Fully mixed 
• Stereo Master plus Dolby Atmos Immersive mix
• Official release through AAA Records
• 2-hour artist development consultation with TeMatera Smith of AAA Records (Troy Kingi, Dub Pistols, French for Rabbits, the Mons Whaler etc)

Second Prize (valued at $4,000.00):

• Professionally recorded single completed in 1 day
• Fully mixed
• Stereo Master plus Dolby Atmos Immersive mix
• 1-hour artist development consultation with TeMatera Smith of AAA Records

Third Prize:

• 1-hour consultation with TeMatera Smith
• 25% discount voucher for a future booking at The Chapel Studio or Luma Atmos Studio

Key Conditions:

• Prizes must be completed within 6 months of winner notification and are subject to studio availability.
• Travel are the responsibility of winners. 
• Prizes are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash.

Judging & Selection:

Winners will be selected by an expert panel including Chapel Studio staff and industry professionals.

• Creative potential
• Alignment with the studio’s artistic ethos
• Technical readiness to undertake recording and release

The panel’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Winners will be contacted by Friday, 8 August 2025 via email. If unresponsive within 5 working days, prizes may be reassigned.

By entering, artists consent to the use of their name, likeness, and provided content for promotional purposes related to the competition.

For full terms, conditions, and entry form: chapelstudio.co.nz/luckybreak

This is your chance to record, release and grow with some of the best in the New Zealand music scene.

Don’t miss your Lucky Break — submit your entry before August 1st!

Entry Details:

• Entries open: 12:00am, Tuesday 1 July 2025
• Entries close: 11:59pm, Friday 1 August 2025 (NZT)

Enter on the “Lucky Break” page at www.chapelstudio.co.nz/luckybreak by completing the official entry form, supplying a demo track and other tasks listed. 

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