Unsigned Only Music Competition 2019: All the winners

The competition is intended for solo artists, bands and singers all over the world who are looking for exposure, recognition and a chance to be noticed by industry professionals.

South African artist Anna Wolf won the Grand Prize for the song ‘Believer.’ Wolf will be awarded $20 000 in cash, plus additional prizes, and one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives.

Other African artists who won in different categories are Pedro Barbosa (Mozambique), Kidum and Boda Boda Band (Burundi). Both acts were second place winners in the Vocal Performance and World Music categories respectively.

Australia’s Rhina and Russian band OYME came first in the Vocal Performance and World Music award categories respectively. 

“I feel such gratitude for this honor,” Anna Wolf said on Facebook. “The message of ‘Believer’ is burnt into every fibre of my being, to let go of expectations, to face my own vulnerabilities and to always keep faith that tomorrow will be the day I get to share my music with the world. Thank you for the stage Unsigned Only, now let's step on and perform.”

Below is the full list of winners:

Grand Prize

1. ‘Believer’ Anna Wolf (Pretoria, South Africa)

Vocal Performance

1. ‘Crystalline’ – Rhia (Australia)
2. ‘Crazy Love Is’ – Pedro Barbosa (Mozambique)

World Music

1. ‘Vaya’ – OYME (Russia)
2. ‘Nipe Nguvu’ – Kidum Kibido And Boda Boda (Burundi)

AAA (Adult Album Alternative)

1. ‘Head Down Heart Up’ – Adrian Chalifour (Canada)
2. ‘Ivy’ – Whitefield (Australia)

Adult Contemporary (AC)

1. ‘Thank You’ – Madison Olds (Canada)
2. ‘Hold On’ – CAEZAR (England)

Americana

1. ‘Wood & Steel’ – Kenny Foster (US)
2. ‘Everyday’ – Roger Street Friedman (US)

Blues

1. ‘The Deeper They Bury Me’ – (Canada)
2. ‘Forgetting You’ – Teresa James And The Rhythm Tramps (US)

Christian

1. ‘Not Over’ – Avery Blank (US)
2. ‘Heart On Fire’ – Francesca Ani (US)

Country

1. ‘Damn, Denver’ – Tyler Dial (US)
2. ‘Keith’ – Kaylee Bell (New Zealand)

EDM

1. ‘Movin’ – Krane (US)
2. ‘Neighbors’ – Friendzone (US)

Folk/Singer-Songwriter

1. ‘Freezer Burn’ – Tom Freund (US)
2. ‘Spain’ – Clinton Clegg (US)

Instrumental

1. ‘Kuwaka’ – Roman Smirnov (Canada)
2. ‘Dreams In Bloom – The Encounter’ – Symphonex Orchestra (US)

Jazz

1. ‘Flor de Fogo’ – Chico Pinheiro (Brazil)
2. ‘The Chimney’ – Chris Parker (US)

Latin

1. ‘Devuelveme’ – Gio Cadario (Bolivia)
2. ‘Te Equivocaste’ – Teff (Venezuela)

Pop/Top 40

1. ‘Monkey Wants Banana’ – Cray (Norway)
2. ‘Come Together’ – Tia P (US)

R&B/Hip Hop

1. ‘Pearl Magnolia’ – Alexander Lewis (US)
2. ‘Just My Luck’ – Coco Jones (US)

Rock

1. ‘Love Somebody’ – Fink Tree (Poland)
2. ‘Trying To Save You’ – Dogtooth (Scotland)

Screen Shot

1. ‘In Through The Dark’ – Bryan Elijah Smith (US)
2. ‘Find Your Tribe’ – Big Little Lions (Canada)

Teen

1. ‘Losing Count’ – Carolyn Hao (Canada)
2. ‘Monsters’ – Camryn Quinlan (US)