What happens after I submit my fluxwork?
We’ll be in touch by email after the deadline (September 15) to let all entrants know about our timeline and next steps.

When will you announce the Circuit 06 finalists?
Finalist producers will be notified around September 22, then announced publicly in early October.

When will you announce the Circuit Selects?
Circuit Select producers will be notified in early October, then announced around October 22, and these fluxworks will be shared widely after we debut them at Resonate, in November.

How strict is this 3-minute prompt?
We encourage you to embrace the challenge of landing right at 3:00, but we can be a little bit (dare we say) fluxible. That said, we recommend not pushing it shorter than 2:55 or longer than 3:05.

What do you mean by “assign a color to your fluxwork”?
As part of our collaboration with Lorna Hamilton-Brown, we’re drawn to the materials and tools of knitting, and immediately think of the rich colors represented in fabric arts. We’re interested in the synesthetic potential of identifying a color that conveys the thrust, the mood, the vibe of a fluxwork. Each combination of sound and story will land differently on the color spectrum; we invite you to go with your gut and have fun with this prompt. There is no wrong or right answer!

How did you end up partnering with Lorna Hamilton-Brown?
We met Lorna through Lucia Scazzocchio, founder of the XMTR Festival, who knew we were seeking a partner local to St. Leonards-on-Sea, where XMTR is held, and where we’ll be presenting Audio Flux in September, 2025. After we met Lorna and discussed Audio Flux, we quickly knew she’d be a perfect AF partner: She’s passionate about her work, embraces storytelling in her projects, is deeply thoughtful and audio-curious, and she’s got a wicked sense of humor. Plus, we’ve been wanting to partner with someone who works with their hands to craft tangible objects, and to explore the ways physical and audio arts speak to one another..

Can I work with a partner or team on my fluxwork?
Absolutely, you’re welcome to partner up. However, should your fluxwork be chosen as a Circuit Select, you’ll only receive 1x the honorarium of $600.

Can I submit a non-English fluxwork?
Yes! If you do, we’ll ask that you also send us a subtitled video and english transcript. 

Can I submit a fluxwork from outside the US?
Yes! We hope to hear fluxworks from all over the world.

Do I have to commit to being present for the live debut?
No, if your fluxwork is chosen as a Circuit Select you will not be obligated to attend the debut event at the Resonate Podcast Festival, November 7-9 in Richmond, VA. But we hope you can make it, and to be able to offer a small travel stipend to help you get there.

Can I adapt a previously-produced story for Audio Flux?
Not if this previously-produced story has been published anywhere. Your fluxwork should by and large be an original piece, crafted in response to the Circuit prompts. (With all due respect, this is pretty much the point of Audio Flux.)

Will Audio Flux offer any editorial support?
Given the expected volume of submissions, we’re not able to offer editorial support. But we always encourage people to share their work with colleagues or peers for feedback, before submitting.

How are you deciding on your Circuit Selects?
The Audio Flux team will listen to every submission and decide on a list of finalists, which will then be shared with a small selection committee, which will pick Circuit Selects based on originality, story choice, use of prompts, use of sound, and overall impression. For Circuit 06 we’re also trying something new: we’ll present our finalists at the XMTR Festival (UK, and highly recommended!) and invite attendees to vote for their favorite fluxworks. The collective XMTR vote will be incorporated into the selection committee’s decisions when we choose our Circuit Selects. 

Can I post my fluxwork on my website or another podcast?
If your submission is chosen as a Circuit Select it will be shared widely and featured on this website and in the Audio Flux podcast. You’re also welcome to share your fluxwork elsewhere – we just ask that you keep us informed about other public opportunities, and credit Audio Flux in those instances, à la "This piece was originally produced for Audio Flux."

Do I have to pay or sign anything to submit a fluxwork?
No, it’s absolutely free to submit your work! We do ask that you read and acknowledge having read our official rules, along with your submission, which include terms relevant to if/when your fluxwork is chosen as a Circuit Select, and which give Audio Flux permission to feature your fluxwork on our website, at AF events and related opportunities, and in our podcast. Please note that we have done our best to tailor our agreement to be creator-friendly!

Will I own my fluxwork after submitting it?
Yes, you retain ownership of your fluxwork whether or not it’s chosen as a Circuit Select. Terms outlining permission and usage can be found in our Circuit 06 official rules.

Can I develop a longer piece, series or show from my fluxwork?
Yes! We hope that your fluxwork inspires you toward more production, for sure! If it’s chosen as a Circuit Select,  we’ll ask you to agree to some parameters around timing and crediting, and will loudly cheer you on from the sidelines.