Compo Rules

Theme

Make the Classic Your Own

Main Rule

Remix a tune released for the Commodore 64 / 128 or Amiga 500 / 1200 from before 1996. The original tune, or clearly recognizable parts of it, must be identifiable somewhere in the track.

The goal is not simply to copy the past, but to celebrate it. Take a classic Commodore 64 or Amiga tune and make it your own, while still keeping its musical identity alive.

Creative Direction

You are encouraged to go beyond a simple remix. Expand it, reshape it, reinterpret it, or combine several creative approaches into one track.

Variant 1 - Extended Remix

Expand, Rebuild, Continue

Develop the original track further. Add new melodies, new sections, new arrangements, or entirely new ideas.

You are free to restructure the track, extend it, or rebuild parts of it, while still keeping a clear connection to the original.

Variant 2 - Genre Transformation

Same Music, Different Universe

Reinterpret the original track in a completely different musical style.

The sound world can change dramatically, but the identity of the music should remain recognizable.

You might turn a chiptune into techno, trance, metal, orchestral, ambient, jazz or something else entirely.

Additional Rules

• Format: MP3s only (44.1khz, 192 kbps minimum)
• Originality: The remix must be a new, never before published piece. It has to be a remix of a Commodore Amiga or Commodore 64 tune published before 1996. C64 remixes must cover a SID that's available in HVSC. It has to be a remix created by a human, not by AI prompts.
• Length: Any duration is allowed, but entries will be faded out after 4 minutes during the compo.
• Entries: Only one entry per participant.
• Submission: Upload your entry on the submission page - see link below.
• Comments: You may include a short comment (max 200 characters) with your entry. Comments will be shown on the event screen at the and on the voting page.
• Anonymity: This is an anonymous compo. Filenames, ID3 tags. and any other identifying info will be stripped before presentation. Names will be public only after voting has concluded.
• Voting: Individuals involved in organizing or supporting the BIT Live 2026 remix competition may enter it with a remix, but they are not allowed to vote.
• The organizers retain the right to reject submissions.

Deadline for Entries

• 2026. July 21, 23:59 (Central European Time)

Voting

• Starts: TBD
  • You have to be registered and logged in at Remix64.com in order to vote online.
  • Alternatively, on-site attendees will also be able to fill out a paper ballot.

Prizes

The winner will receive the Back In Time Compo trophy, as well as honor and glory at the event. The top 3 winners will get additional minor prizes.

NOTE: Winners must be present at the event to receive their physical trophies. If you are unable to attend, you will still be officially recognized as a winner, but a physical prize will not be handed out to you.

Questions, problems?

• If you have any general questions or issues about the compo, click the button below, or you can also contact the organizers on Discord.
• If you have a specific question or issue with your specific (potential) entry, click the button below to contact the organizers. In this case, please, do NOT post your question on Discord - since this was supposed to be an anonymous compo, we do not want you to reveal your association with a specific entry before the end of the compo on any social media platform.