The Akademia Music Awards | Recognizing top musicians around the globe.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

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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 the end of the year. Any submissions received after the deadline will be reviewed for the next year's award ceremony.

Q: Is there a cost to enter?
A: A nominal processing fee is required for each song submission.
1 Song = $49.95

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, bio, website and YouTube link. 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 on January 15th.

Q: What music category should I submit for?
A: With 25 Music Categories, 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 as well as artists themselves.

Q: When and how will you announce the winners?
A: On Awards Day, January 15th, 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. 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 access to our global media campaign through 200 media channels targeting major cities all around the world.

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.

General

Q: Who is the Akademia Team?
A: The Akademia team consists of its executive team, marketing and operations staff. We work hard to deliver the most crucial promotional services for musicians, while minimizing costs. Protecting and advancing your interests is our top priority and reason for existing.

Q: Who are your success stories?
A: Through our global media campaign, many of our artists have grown their fan bases from a few hundred to a few hundred thousand and have been able to make music their primary source of income. Please click here to view just a few of our hundreds of success stories and testimonials from all over the world.

Q: What is the global media campaign?
A: As an award winner, The Akademia provides the opportunity for you to embark on a full global media campaign through 200 media channels. Through our global media campaign, we have helped hundreds of artists reach the next level of success in their careers.

Q: Which media channels do you work with?
A: The Akademia owns and operates a vast network of radio stations and other media sites designed to take artists from relative obscurity to commercial success. Our network is global, with stations targeting cities from Los Angeles to Rio De Janeiro to Tokyo, each with a significant listener/viewer base.

Award Plaque Orders

Q: When will my award plaque arrive?
A: Please allow 4 - 6 weeks from your initial order date for delivery of your award plaque. We are confident that you will be pleased with both the quality and craftsmanship of your award.

Akademia Awards Event

Q: When is the next gala event?
A: As an award winner, you are automatically entered into consideration for the Artist Of The Year and Song Of The Year honors at our annual Akademia Awards Event. The next awards event will be held in January of the following year and will honor the Akademia Award winners of the previous year. All winners will receive an official invitation a few months before the event.

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