Vans Launches 'VANS Musicians Wanted' Global Music Competition 

Vans, the original action sports brand and global icon for creative self-expression is proud to launch the Vans Musicians Wanted competition globally for the first time since its inception in 2015. Vans Musicians Wanted is the brand's global music program that aims to provide a platform for musicians who are just starting.

The contest series will celebrate fresh, new and "Off The Wall" talent from all genres. For its 2020 global debut, each region around the world will provide undiscovered artists with the chance to gain international exposure and the opportunity to share the stage with Grammy award-winning artist, Anderson. Paak. Additional prizes include Vans' product, Fender gear, global music distribution, Spotify and Apple Music playlisting and more!

Created by Vans' Asia-Pacific region in 2015, the Vans Musicians Wanted competition began as a program to directly enable local, undiscovered musicians to submit their original music and be discovered on a national scale. Seven thousand and more artists entering the program since its inception in 2015, Vans is proud to launch the program globally to welcome artists from the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific regions for a chance to share their original music with the world. Artists can submit their original music now through October 11 on Vans.eu/MusiciansWanted.

 The judges for the selection process for Vans Musicians Wanted are J.I.D and Bohan Phoenix (artists featured in the Vans latest brand campaign, 'THIS IS OFF THE WALL), Nilüfer Yanya (European based singer-songwriter) and Grammy award-winning artist, Anderson .Paak. They will review the top-5 artists from each region. The three artists chosen will perform at the Vans Musicians Wanted Virtual Concert, held in December. One grand prize winner will be selected to receive Vans product, Fender Gear, global music distribution, Spotify and Apple Music playlisting and the opportunity to share the stage with Anderson .Paak as the opening act in 2021.