Call for entries: 2021 Global Music Awards

The awards were launched in 2011 and so far participants have submitted entries from around the world, including Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria and Cameroon. Last year, Ugandan rapper Serufusa Sekidde won a gold medal for his album The Solutionary Manifesto. In 2019, South African filmmaker Uga Carlini and maskandi musician Sagweba were awarded bronze medals in the Music Video and Folk Music categories, respectively.

“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,” the Global Music Award official website reads. “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.”

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:

• Written lyrics, which should be in English.
• Entry fee of $60.
• Publicity materials.

Selection process

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:

• Creativity and quality of musical craft.
• Listener impact.
• Technical quality.
• Uniqueness and styling.

Find out about the prizes here.

Interested participants can complete and submit the application form here before 23 July.

For more information, send an email to entries@globalmusicawards.com.