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2026 Early Bird Entry Deadline is on November 30th. Hurry Up!
2026 submissions are now open with a New Year's special 20% discount
until January 25, 2026. Hurry Up!
New Year submissions are now open with a special 20% discount until January 25. Hurry Up!
Final 2026 Entry Deadline is on April 15th.
(Early submissions receive priority review.)
Valentine's Day Special - 20% discount on your music submissions. Hurry Up!
Be Heard By Music Industry Executives!
- Be Heard by Music Industry Executives in Los Angeles
- Be Internationally Recognized
- Get Featured in Renowned Media Channels
- Get Music Industry Education
- Chance To Win Our $1000 Cash Prize!
- Expand Your Network Within the Industry
- And Many More...
⭐ Artists from 70+ countries participated
🏆 260 winners recognized in 2025
🌍 Open to all genres worldwide
🎓 Judged by industry professionals
Final 2026 Entry Deadline is on April 15th.
But don't wait
(Early submissions receive priority review.)
2026 submissions are now open with a New Year's special 20% discount until January 25, 2026. Hurry Up!
2026 Early bird submissions are now open through November 30th, 2025!
2025 submissions are now open with a New Year's special 20% discount until January 25, 2025!
Here is a taste of what musicians discover in ICMA!
Exposure, credibility gain and the opportunity to be heard by Hollywood music executives.
A chance to win $1000 cash prize.
Featuring in major press channels that gives musicians exposure to a large audience and can help grow their fanbase.
Access to ICMA’s special educational program that rapidly connects musicians to the opportunities in the music industry.
One-on-One private mentoring session with members of the judging panel that provides you personalized feedback and guidance to greater success in your career. (For emerging artists)
Promotion on the awards website, mailing list, social media and ICMA’s Star
Spot live show.
The 2026 early bird submissions are now open through Nov 30, 2025.
So, What Are The InterContinental Music Awards?
The InterContinental Music Awards, proudly recognized by the City of Los Angeles for its contribution to the arts, is a Los Angeles-based music competition that annually rewards and recognizes musical talent from around the world.
The awards program is open to musicians globally, who compete with their peers across geographic regions and more than 145 music genres.
To date, ICMA has recognized over 1100 talented musicians from 68+ countries. Winners benefit from the educational and promotional opportunities provided by ICMA, helping them advance their music careers.
ICMA's By The Numbers
68 Countries Participated in 2025
568 Global Finalists in 2025
260 Winners in 2025
260+ Scholarship Grants Awarded in 2025
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