By June hundreds of architects, artists and designers had entered.
To make a commercially successful work, artists usually must enter their industry's publishing chain.
Over 200 artists entered their music for consideration, and after an internet voting process, four finalists were chosen.
More than 1,150 artists have entered, and the museum has chosen to display 198 works.
Unlike the previous year, multiple artists entered the preselection show, with ten different songs featured.
If 2000 artists enter and pay a fee of £20 that is £40,000.
Over the years many artists and labels have entered and left the industry.
Now a new artist has entered the fray.
Once permission was granted, more than 300 artists entered a major design competition in 1990.
What clearly emerges is that these artists, born in the 1950's and 60's, are entering the art world on their own, often irreverent terms.