Call for entries: Global Music Awards

1 aoû 2019 - 08:19

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The Global Music Awards in the US are accepting entries in any genre from around the world.

South African award-winning filmmaker Uga Carlini.

Launched in 2011, the awards seek to “help independent musicians based on the merits of their music, not to make awards based on record sales or size of the fan base,” the Global Music Award official website reads.

“It is measured respect for the Global Music Awards that well-known Grammy and Emmy artists submit their work to Global Music Awards without solicitation. If you win our honours, our credibility may make it easier for you to lock in bookings, be discovered by A&R executives and be signed by labels.”

So far, participants have submitted entries from across the globe including Kenya, South Africa, Nigeria and Cameroon. Last week, South African award-winning filmmaker Uga Carlini and maskandi musician Sagweba were each awarded a bronze medal in the music video category and folk music categories respectively.

The application process is ongoing.

Professional and amateur musicians can apply in the following categories:

Alternative
Blues
Children’s Music
Classical
Classical Crossover
Computer & Digital
Country
Dance & Electronic
Easy Listening
Folk & Protest/Liberation
Hip Hop & Rap
Indie Pop
Inspirational & Gospel
Instrumental
Jazz
Latin
New Age
Pop (Popular Music)
R&B & Soul
Reggae
Rock
World Music & Beats
Other (Specify)
Male Vocalist
Female Vocalist
Vocal Duo
Vocal Group
Backing Vocals
Breakthrough Artist
Instrumental Performance Solo
Instrumental Performance in a Group
Album Song
Original Score/Sound Track Movie & TV
Video Game Music
Instructional Recording
Music Video
Experimental
Live Performance
Composition
Lyrics/Songwriting
Band
Acoustic Music
Instrumental Music
Computer/Electronic Music
Chamber Music
Choral Music
Operatic Music
Symphonic Music
Student
Album Art/Graphics
Concept
Creativity/Originality
Dramatic Impact
Humour/Humourist
Innovation in Sound
Press Kit/Promotional Materials
Production
Sound Editing/Sound Mixing
Sound and Special Effects
Listener Impact: Content/Message Delivery
Listener Impact: Entertainment Value
Listener Impact: Motivational/Inspirational

Requirements

Entrants should submit the following:

Lyrics, which should be in English and must include a copy of the written lyrics.
Entry fee of $50 for the first judging category. Each additional judging categories added is an additional $25.
Written comments describing the entry.
Publicity materials.

Project eligibility

The entries are reviewed by a special jury committee, which is mostly composed of past participants of Global Music Awards competitions.

The jury looks out for the following: