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Welcome to Unsigned Only

Unsigned Only Music Competition is a unique platform, offering emerging artists an unparalled opportunity to showcase their talent on an international stage. What sets this competition apart is its exclusive focus on unsigned artists, providing a level playing field for all artists who have not secured a major label record deal. This means that entrants are not competing against well-known musicians, Grammy winners, or artists with a major label machine behind them. Unsigned Only's mission is to give unsigned artists exposure, recognition, and validation for their artistry – and to help them to further their goals musically.

Unsigned Only gives away $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a Grand Prize of $20,000 USD. Prizes are also awarded to First and Second Place winners in each category.

Judges include influential, high-profile recording artists and music industry professionals. This is a great opportunity for artists to have their music heard by iconic artists and seasoned professionals who share a passion for discovering and supporting independent artists. Their involvement in the competition reflects Unsigned Only's committment to fostering emerging and diverse talent from all over the world.

The complete list of categories includes: 

  • AAA (Adult Album Alternative)
  • AC (Adult Contemporary)
  • Americana
  • Blues 
  • Christian
  • Country
  • EDM (Electronic Dance Music)
  • Folk/Singer-Songwriter
  • Instrumental 
  • Jazz 
  • Latin Music 
  • Pop/Top 40
  • R&B/Hip-Hop
  • Rock
  • Screen Shot (original songs in all genres suited for placement in Film/TV/Advertising/Gaming)
  • Teen (for artists 18 years old and younger)
  • Vocal Performance 
  • World Music 

NOTE: Unsigned Only accepts original and cover songs in all categories, except for the Screen Shot category which accepts original songs only. Entries in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the quality of the vocals. Unsigned Only accepts all genres of music in the Teen, Vocal Performance, and Screen Shot categories.

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