BACKYARD PROJECT

Got a custom project ?

Showcase it at Wheels and Waves 2019 !

In mind project, work in progress, project completed but unrevealed, take your chance !

For the first time, Wheels and Waves is organizing a custom motorcycle design contest open to all, amateurs and professionals. This contest is intended to reveal hidden or confirmed talents, to encourage creativity, to discover new trends, to valorise “savoir faire”, originality, ingenuity, in a spirit of good humor shared.  Heat engine or electric, old or modern motorcycle, bobber, chopper, cafe racer, scrambler or others … only will be evaluated the development of the mechanics and its harmony with the overall design of the motorcycle, without restriction of style.

The selected projects has to be new ones, unveiled for the first time to the public and professionals during Wheels and Waves 2019.

Visitors will be able to discover the selected motorcycles throughout the duration of the event, in a dedicated area for each builder at the Village-Cite de l’Ocean.

A jury composed of 5 personalities representative Wheels and Waves universe : guests of honor, journalists, designers … will reveal the winner 2019 I June.

The winning project will be exhibited at the Artride 2020.

How organize your booth?

A 6 square meters space (3 meters X 2 meters) will be dedicated to each project, freely developed , according to the motorcycle mood presented in line with the aesthetics of the Village: use of so-called natural materials (metal , canvas, wood, plants …), no plastics, PVC banners. Electricity is not provided.

Guarantee of exclusivity

In order to maintain the interest of visitors, competitors are allowed to share the work in progress on all media (Facebook, Instagram, newsletter, press …), but in no case to physically present the project completed in any other  way before the first day of Wheels and Waves 2019.

How to apply ?

10 projects will be selected. Send your application to the email address: backyardproject@wheels-and-waves.com before 20/03/2019, accompanied by a presentation of your universe (your garage / workshop, your collective, motorcycles (or other creations) made by you, sketches, photos, blog, Instagram account …) and of course the philosophy of the motorcycle project presented at Wheels and Waves 2019. To be selected, the bike must be finished and ready to roll before 10/06 / 2019. The selected candidates will be informed by email of their participation.

 

GOOD LUCK !