RecordingFestival.com is a new idea created by seasoned record producer, Filippo Gaetani, aimed at giving up-and-coming musicians a chance to record at the legendary residential Grouse Lodge Studios in Ireland for two weeks, all expenses and airfare paid. After working on several albums at Grouse Lodge, Filippo realized that only a few artists ever get the privilege to experience recording at such a high level, especially in our modern era of home studios and DIY. The magic that can only happen in a beautifully equipped studio with savvy engineers and pro musicians has somehow been lost in this brave new world of independence. RecFest looks to bring the importance of that magic to the modern era. Contestants are simply required to submit a Soundcloud link to their best song, and pay a one-off $19 entry fee. Submissions are evaluated by an extensive panel of handpicked judges from all over the world, representing award winning recording engineers, producers, and radio personalities.