Eligibility Criteria

Period

1st April 2025 - 31st March 2026

Release Territory

Nominated entry should have been released in India

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Award Categories

75 categories honoring business excellence

🎵 Labels, Rights & Publishing
10 Categories
1
Record Label of the Year
Revenue growth, artist roster success, hit ratio, catalogue value, innovation in distribution
2
Independent Label of the Year
Breakout artists, ROI efficiency, creative risk-taking, organic audience growth
3
Regional Label of the Year
Regional market dominance, cultural impact, language penetration, streaming growth
4
Catalogue Manager of the Year
Monetisation of back catalogue, rights maximisation, sync deals, DSP growth
5
Publishing House of the Year
Sync revenue, catalogue growth, songwriter relationships, international reach
6
Sync Licensing Deal of the Year
Creative fit, commercial value, brand synergy, cultural impact
7
Rights Management Company of the Year
Rights administration efficiency, royalty accuracy, technology, dispute resolution
8
Best Catalogue Reissue/Remaster Campaign
Historical value, sonic quality, packaging, marketing execution, sales performance
9
Best Archival Initiative (Preservation/Restoration)
Cultural preservation value, technical excellence, accessibility, educational impact
10
Copyright Innovation Award
Novel approach to IP management, industry-wide applicability, legal soundness
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💰 Distribution & Monetisation
7 Categories
11
Digital Distributor of the Year
Platform coverage, delivery speed, metadata accuracy, artist support, tech stack
12
Physical Distributor of the Year
Retail footprint, logistics efficiency, warehousing, vinyl/CD market share, ROI
13
Aggregator of the Year
Number of DSPs covered, upload turnaround, pricing, support, analytics tools
14
Subscription Platform of the Year
Subscriber growth, conversion rate, feature set, artist payout, catalogue depth
15
Ad-Supported Platform of the Year
MAU growth, ad fill rate, user experience, revenue per user, conversion funnel
16
Royalty Collection Agency of the Year
Collection efficiency, transparency, payout speed, dispute resolution, international reach
17
Performance Rights Organisation of the Year
Revenue collections, member satisfaction, international agreements, accuracy, advocacy
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📱 Streaming & Platforms
8 Categories
18
Streaming Platform of the Year (India)
Subscriber/user growth, catalogue, localisation, artist tools, UX innovation
19
Streaming Platform of the Year (Global)
Global market share, technology, artist revenue, platform features, brand value
20
Regional Streaming Platform of the Year
Language content depth, regional market penetration, cultural relevance, pricing
21
Playlist Strategy of the Year
Playlist performance, curation quality, discovery impact, artist/label benefit
22
Editorial Team of the Year (DSP)
Curation excellence, trend-spotting, genre diversity, editorial influence, artist support
23
Algorithmic Discovery Innovation
Algorithm effectiveness, user satisfaction, new artist discovery, engagement metrics
24
Most Streamed Catalogue (Label/Publisher)
Total streams, growth rate, hit density, catalogue depth, global reach
25
Most Streamed Regional Catalogue
Regional language streams, market leadership, cross-regional success, cultural impact
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🎤 Live & Events Business
10 Categories
26
Concert Promoter of the Year
Number of shows promoted, ticket sales, artist relationships, production quality
27
Festival of the Year (Ticketed)
Attendance, lineup strength, fan experience, safety record, commercial success
28
Festival of the Year (Free/City-led)
Attendance, community engagement, cultural impact, programming diversity, logistics
29
Venue of the Year (Arena/Stadium)
Capacity utilisation, facilities, acoustics, booking calendar, fan amenities
30
Venue of the Year (Club/Intimate)
Artist satisfaction, vibe, programming quality, community building, profitability
31
Tour of the Year
Number of cities, attendance figures, production innovation, fan response, revenue
32
Branded Music Event of the Year
Brand-music integration, attendance, PR value, sponsor ROI, creative concept
33
Ticketing Innovation of the Year
UX improvement, anti-scalping measures, fraud prevention, ease of use, market adoption
34
Live Streaming Event of the Year
Viewership, production quality, monetisation model, engagement, technical execution
35
Experiential Music Activation
Creativity, immersiveness, fan engagement, social media buzz, brand recall
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🎯 Brands, Marketing & Campaigns
9 Categories
36
Music Marketing Campaign of the Year
Creativity, reach, engagement, ROI, strategic alignment, cultural impact
37
Brand Partnership of the Year
Value creation for both parties, authenticity, scale, innovation, media value
38
Endorsement Deal of the Year
Commercial terms, brand-artist fit, campaign execution, sales impact, longevity
39
Cross-Platform Music Campaign
Integration across channels, consistency, reach, engagement, attribution clarity
40
Influencer Collaboration Campaign
Influencer selection, authenticity, reach vs engagement, ROI, brand safety
41
Social Media Strategy of the Year (Music)
Follower growth, engagement rate, content quality, platform strategy, community building
42
Outdoor Campaign of the Year (Music)
Creative execution, placement strategy, impressions, brand recall, integration
43
Experiential Marketing Campaign of the Year
Creativity, immersiveness, attendee experience, social amplification, ROI
44
PR/Communications Agency of the Year (Music)
Media placements, client roster, creative campaigns, crisis management, industry reputation
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🤝 Sponsorship & Brand Integrations
10 Categories
45
Beverage Brand of the Year in Music
Consistency in music sponsorship, artist partnerships, event activations, brand visibility
46
Tech Brand of the Year in Music
Music industry partnerships, artist sponsorships, technology integration, innovation support
47
Auto Brand of the Year in Music
Event sponsorships, artist collaborations, sync usage, brand-music alignment
48
Lifestyle/Fashion Brand of the Year in Music
Artist endorsements, festival partnerships, music-fashion integration, cultural relevance
49
FMCG Brand of the Year in Music
Mass-market music campaigns, on-ground activations, artist tie-ups, media spends
50
Integrated Brand-Music Campaign of the Year
Seamless integration, creative excellence, multi-touchpoint execution, measurement
51
Sports & Music Collaboration of the Year
Audience crossover, creative integration, event success, brand amplification
52
Esports & Music Collaboration of the Year
Gaming-music fusion, audience engagement, platform innovation, cultural relevance
53
CSR Initiative through Music
Social impact, beneficiaries reached, music integration, sustainability, measurement
54
Cause-Marketing Campaign of the Year
Cause alignment, creative execution, awareness created, funds raised, authenticity
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👔 Business Leadership & Strategy
10 Categories
55
Music Entrepreneur of the Year
Venture growth, innovation, risk-taking, industry impact, scalability
56
Music Business Leader of the Year
Strategic vision, team leadership, financial performance, industry influence, legacy
57
Young Executive of the Year
Age (under 35), career trajectory, achievements, innovation, future potential
58
Woman Leader in Music Business
Leadership excellence, glass-ceiling breaking, mentorship, industry advocacy, achievements
59
Start-up Founder of the Year (Music)
Product-market fit, traction, funding raised, team building, pivots & learning
60
Merger/Acquisition of the Year
Deal size, strategic rationale, integration success, value creation, industry impact
61
Strategic Partnership of the Year
Mutual benefit, innovation, market impact, execution quality, longevity potential
62
Investor of the Year (Music)
Portfolio performance, deal flow, value addition to investees, exits, industry reputation
63
Global Expansion Initiative of the Year
Market entry strategy, revenue from new markets, localization, cultural adaptation
64
Business Model Innovation Award
Novelty, market validation, scalability, profitability, industry replicability
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💻 Technology & Innovation
9 Categories
65
Music Tech Start-up of the Year
Product innovation, user growth, funding raised, problem solved, market traction
66
AI Innovation in Music
Use case novelty, accuracy/performance, industry adoption, ethical approach, IP respect
67
VR/AR Innovation in Music
Immersion quality, use case fit, user adoption, revenue model, technical execution
68
Blockchain Innovation in Music
Smart contract usage, NFT/crypto integration, transparency, artist benefit, market uptake
69
Music Data Analytics Company of the Year
Data accuracy, insights quality, client roster, dashboard UX, predictive capability
70
Tech driven anti-piracy solution for music
Detection accuracy, takedown efficiency, content fingerprinting, industry adoption, ROI
71
Consumer Music App of the Year
DAU/MAU, retention, UX design, feature set, revenue model, reviews & ratings
72
Hardware Innovation of the Year (Pro Audio)
Technical specs, market adoption, pro user feedback, price-performance, innovation
73
Music-EdTech Platform of the Year
Student outcomes, content quality, teacher/creator roster, pricing, platform engagement
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📚 Media
2 Categories
74
Music Magazine/Publication of the Year
Editorial quality, circulation/traffic, industry influence, revenue model, longevity
75
Music Journalist of the Year
Story depth, scoops, writing quality, industry respect, portfolio of work
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