Blacklist Productions Launches $8K “BREAK OUT” Competition To Find Australia’s Next Country Star
“The BREAK OUT Competition is our way of giving back, of finding an artist with immense potential and providing them with the elite-level launchpad they deserve”
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Lights, camera, action. One lucky Australian country artist is about to get a serious leg up, thanks to a brand-new competition from Blacklist Productions, the team behind music videos for heavyweights like Lee Kernaghan, James Johnston, and Amber Lawrence.
The BREAK OUT Competition, announced today by the award-winning film house, is offering an emerging artist a prize pack worth over $8,000. This is a full-blown career boost, designed to give an artist the creative assets, strategy, and exposure needed to level up.
“We see so much incredible talent that just doesn’t have access to high-end content,” says Jay Seeney, Blacklist founder and Golden Guitar-winning director with over 1,000 music videos under his belt. "We see incredible, undiscovered talent all the time, but they often lack the resources to create world-class content.”
“The BREAK OUT Competition is our way of giving back, of finding an artist with immense potential and providing them with the elite-level launchpad they deserve. This is more than just a prize; it's an investment in a career." says Seeney.
Seeney and his team at Blacklist Productions have built a reputation as one of Australia's leading music video and visual content companies. Known for their cinematic storytelling, quick turnarounds, and emotionally driven direction, the team has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Casey Barnes, The Wolfe Brothers, and Kaylee Bell. Their work has racked up millions of views and multiple Golden Guitar awards.
The winner of the competition will walk away with a professional-grade visual and marketing package built to impress labels, fans, and festival bookers alike.
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The BREAK OUT Prize Pack Includes:
Cinematic Music Video – A fully produced, high-end video in Blacklist’s signature cinematic style
Professional Photography Package – High-res images perfect for press, socials, and promo use
Two-Hour Strategy Session – A one-on-one career deep-dive with director Jay Seeney, covering branding, release plans, and big-picture goals
And More – Additional support and assets to ensure the winner is fully prepped for their next big move
The competition is open to emerging country artists from anywhere in Australia. Whether you’re gigging on weekends or posting originals from your bedroom, this could be your moment to break through.
How to Enter:
Record a performance video (original or cover)
Upload it to YouTube
Submit the link via the official entry form: https://forms.gle/F5joPTmNV6qia1856
Entries close Sunday, 30 June 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST.
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