Akademia Music Awards Submissions Can't Find Your Answer Here?
Q: How do I submit my music to you?
A: Please click here and follow the steps outlined therein to submit your music.
Q: When is the deadline to submit?
A: The deadline is always the end of the month. Any submissions received after the deadline will be reviewed for the next month's award ceremony.
Q: Is there a cost to enter?
A: A nominal processing fee is required for each entry form.
1 Song = $9.95
1 Full Album = $19.95
1 EP (Extended Play less than 25 minutes) = $14.95
1 Music Video = $9.95
1 Live Performance Video = $9.95
Q: Can I submit more than one entry?
A: Yes, you may submit more than one entry.
Q: How can I pay the processing fee?
A: You may pay the processing fee using your credit card or PayPal account.
Q: Why do I have to pay to enter?
A: The processing fee covers the cost of organizing, listening, debating, rating & communicating among judges, tallying & posting results. This nominal fee also covers all of the ongoing marketing support for finalists and winners that expose their music to potentially millions of new fans.
Q: I submitted my artist photo and song file(s), now what do I need to do?
A: You’re all set. We will contact you if there were any errors in the submission process. Please be sure to keep an eye out for an official notification from us prior to Awards Day the 15th of the month.
Q: I paid for a music submission but was unable to complete my information and upload my artist photo and song file(s).
A: Please email your artist photo and song file to submissions@theakademia.com. For album submissions, it is okay to send multiple emails with the song files attached.
Q: What music category should I submit for?
A: With 25 Music Categories and 5 Submission Types (Song, Album, EP, Music Video & Live Performance Video) there’s a lot to choose from. Check them out here. The best thing to do is submit your music under the closest category you can find. Rest assured the executives will place it in the appropriate category for awards consideration.
Q: Are cover songs okay to submit?
A: Yes, there is a Cover Song category.
Q: Is this an international program?
A: Yes. We accept international submissions from all over the globe.
Q: Do I lose any rights to my songs by submitting?
A: No. You maintain all rights to your songs when you submit.
Q: Does my song have to be copyrighted?
A: We recommend having your material copyrighted in order to protect your work.
Q: How are the winners determined?
A: They are determined by our expert panel of judges, who are senior record and media executives from some of the largest companies.
Q: When and how will you announce the winners?
A: On Awards Day (the 15th of the following month), the winners will be notified by email. You may then share the awards page with your family, friends and fans through social media and permanently link the page to any website you choose. The awards page becomes a permanent digital certificate of your achievement, complete with your photo, title of work and website link - a certificate that is then circulated by The Akademia to millions of viewers and industry contacts through multiple media channels. And that's just the beginning of what The Akademia is going to do for you.
Q: What can I win if I am selected?
A: Winning an Akademia Award is a career milestone that immediately elevates you above the crowded playing field and distinguishes your achievements for a life time. In addition to your permanent digital award certificate, you will gain admission to The Akademia, a four year program founded on the new era of the quantum mind and full global marketing campaign through radio, press, video, retailers, licensing and live event channels. Finally, as a winner, you are automatically entered into consideration for the Artist Of The Year honors at our annual Akademia Gala Event.
Q: What is the Akademia Spotlight?
A: Artists who submit to The Akademia Music Awards may also be featured in an Akademia Spotlight, social media sites and in direct email to thousands of industry members and fans.
