Open call: Global Music Awards 2026
The Global Music Awards has opened its annual entry period, inviting musicians from across the world to submit work for consideration in multiple categories. The competition, established in 2011 by Thomas Eugene Baker, is an international music event that focuses on recognising independent artists based on the merits of their music rather than commercial success or fan base size.
Gambian kora player, singer, and percussionist Suntou Susso was awarded the Gold Medal at the Global Music Awards.
The awards have been described by industry sources as “music’s golden seal of approval”, reflecting their reputation among some music professionals for recognising artistic quality and originality.
Key information
- Entry deadline: 27 March.
- Eligibility: Musicians worldwide can enter, with past participants representing countries across multiple continents, including South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Brazil, Germany and India.
- Judging: Submissions are evaluated on creativity, quality and impact rather than sales or popularity.
- Fees: An initial entry incurs a fee, with each additional judging category subject to an additional charge.
Competition format and goals
- The awards cover a broad range of music and related creative categories.
- Awards are judged internationally, offering recognition across cultural contexts.
- Entry is intended to provide artists with a benchmark of international standing.
Interested artists should submit their entries here.
Categories
- Composition/Composer
- Lyrics / Songwriter
- Band
- Group/Duo/Trio
- Male Vocalist
- Female Vocalist
- Instrumentalist
- Emerging Artist
- Production/Producer
- Audio Engineer
- DJ
- Student
- Album
- Extended Play
- Song
- Music Video
- Original Score
- Game Music
- New Release
- Protest Music
- Soundtrack (Film/Television)
- Sound Editing/Mixing
- Sound Special Effects
- Concept
- Creativity/Originality
- Listener Impact
- Innovation in Sound
- Experimental
- Music Website
- Album Art/Graphics
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