categories

LN26001. Best Breakthrough Music Industry Insider
LN26002. Best Collaboration of the Year in Music Influence
LN26003. Best Diversity and Inclusion in Music
LN26004. Best Emerging Music Talent
LN26005. Best Excellence in Music Education
LN26006. Best Exceptional Songwriting
LN26007. Best Fan Favorite Music Influencer
LN26008. Best Innovation in Music Technology
LN26009. Best Interactive Music Technology Innovator
LN26010. Best Lifetime Achievement in Music Influence
LN26011. Best Music Advocacy and Activism
LN26012. Best Music App Developer of the Year
LN26013. Best Music Challenges Creator
LN26014. Best Music Charity Champion
LN26015. Best Music Community Building
LN26016. Best Music Content Creator
LN26017. Best Music Cover Influencer
LN26018. Best Music Documentary Creator
LN26019. Best Music Entertaiment Company
LN26020. Best Music Event Coverage
LN26021. Best Music Event Organizer
LN26022. Best Music Fashion and Style Icon
LN26023. Best Music Gaming Influencer
LN26024. Best Music History and Trivia Expert
LN26025. Best Music Influencer
LN26026. Best Music Instrument Tutorial Channel
LN26027. Best Music Interviews
LN26028. Best Music Journalism
LN26029. Best Music Live Streamer
LN26030. Best Music Marketing Maverick
LN26031. Best Music Memes and Comedy
LN26032. Best Music Photography
LN26033. Best Music Playlist Curator
LN26034. Best Music Producer Influencer
LN26035. Best Music Reaction Channel
LN26036. Best Music Review Channel
LN26037. Best Music Vlogger
LN26038. Best Original Music Content Creator
LN26039. Best Record Label
LN26040. Best Rising Star in Music Influencer
LN26041. Best Social Media Music Influencer
LN26042. Best Soundtrack Creator
LN26000. New Category
AN26001. Best Nano Influencer (Upto 10k followers)
AN26002. Best Micro Influencer (10k to 100k followers)
AN26003. Best Macro Influencer (100k and more)
AN26004. Best Mega or celebrity influencers (1M+ followers)
AN26005. Best Music Marketing Agency
AN26006. Best Music Marketing Technology

Deadlines & Fees

The LIT Music Awards aims to to recognize a wider range of talents across the music industry, ensuring that all individuals talents, outstanding labels, and renowned power houses are celebrated globally for their magnum opuses.

2026 Entry Period Early Bird
(Nov 7, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025)
Regular
(Dec 18, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026)
Final
(Jan 17, 2026 - Feb 18, 2026)
Final Extension
(Feb 19, 2026 - Mar 18, 2026)
First Entry $90 $100 $110 $120
Additional Category $70 $80 $90 $100
Additional Entry $90 $100 $110 $120
Bundle Entries Package: $400 for 5 Credits
Results Announcement: May 15, 2026

*Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the LIT Music Awards for the entrant's failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded. Multiple categories must be submitted with your initial entry in order to be counted as “additional categories”.

*The LIT Music Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

2026 Benefits and recognition

The LIT Music of the Year will receive a complimentary statuette and a professionally designed certificate to celebrate their win. The winning entries will be highlighted on the main page of the LIT Talent Awards website, and published on our official social media platforms.

In addition, Platinum, Gold and Silver winners will receive a complimentary certificate, press release template, as well as graphic downloads for marketing purposes. Winners in these categories may choose to purchase their respective LIT Music Awards statuette with a reasonable fee.

LIT Music Awards STATUETTES

The LIT Music & Category Winners of the Year will receive a complimentary statuette and a professionally designed certificate to celebrate their win.

ONLINE MEDIA INTERVIEW

All winners will get chance to showcase your winning music with a published interview on our third party media partner – Muse.World’s website.

DEDICATED WINNER'S PAGE

Every winner gets a dedicated Winner’s Page for up-to 5 years to promote your achievement on our correspondence, social media, websites, and more.
2026 Benefits / Winning Level LIT of the Year Category Winners Platinum Winners Gold Winners Silver Winners
LIT Music Awards Statuette
Seasonal Features on LIT’s Winners Highlight Section
Listed in Official Winner Press Release
Priority Features on LIT Music Awards e-Newsletter
Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site – Muse.World
Dedicated Social Media Posts
Exclusive Access to Winner’s Interview
Dedicated Winner’s Page
Eligible to Purchase LITO Statuette
Winner Certificate
Winner’s Digital Badge
Press Release Template

The LIT Music Awards and International Awards Associate’s decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

submission format

You can submit your entries by uploading your video link from YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Vimeo, or any other online mediums, that will take judges directly to the work.

If there are any supporting images/PDFs/documents, it should be saved under 4MB.

*It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. The project description should strengthen your entry, as well as provide the jury with a better understanding of your submission. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.