LIT Instrumentalists

Recognizing the exceptional talents of instrumentalists whose performances showcase both technical expertise and emotional depth. The LIT Instrumentalists Awards category honors those musicians whose mastery of their instruments is not only about technical skill but also about pushing the horizons of what can be achieved through their music.

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categories

LI25001. Best Classical Instrumentalist
LI25002. Best Jazz Instrumentalist
LI25003. Best Guitarist
LI25004. Best Pianist
LI25005. Best Harmonica Player
LI25006. Best Fiddler
LI25007. Best Bassist
LI25008. Best Drummer
LI25009. Best Violinist
LI25010. Best Saxophonist
LI25011. Best Trumpet Player
LI25012. Best Trombonist
LI25013. Best Flutist
LI25014. Best Clarinetist
LI25015. Best Organist
LI25016. Best Keyboardist
LI25017. Best Accordion Player
LI25018. Best Banjo Picker
LI25019. Best Mandolinist
LI25020. Best Slide Guitarist
LI25021. Best Synthesizer Wizard
LI25022. Best Bagpiper
LI25023. Best Harpist
LI25024. Best Vibraphonist
LI25025. Best Marimba Player
LI25026. Best Xylophonist
LI25027. Best Ukulele Player
LI25028. Best Sitar Virtuoso
LI25029. Best Oud Player
LI25030. Best Bouzouki Player
LI25031. Best Dulcimer Player
LI25032. Best Didgeridoo Player
LI25033. Best Theremin Player
LI25034. Best Steel Drummer
LI25035. Best Mandola Player
LI25036. Best Cello Soloist
LI25037. Best Viola Player
LI25038. Best Bassoonist
LI25039. Best Tuba Player
LI25040. Best Recorder Player
LI25041. Best Pan Flute Artist
LI25042. Best Native American Flutist
LI25043. Best Chapman Stick Player
LI25044. Best Hurdy-Gurdy Player
LI25045. Best Piccolo Player
LI25046. Best Baritone Horn Player
LI25047. Best Cor Anglais Player
LI25048. Best Contrabassoon Player
LI25049. Best Kazoo Player
LI25050. Best Theremin Virtuoso
LI25051. Best Accordion Virtuoso
LI25052. Best Bagpipe Soloist
LI25053. Best Cajon Player
LI25054. Best Hang Drum Player
LI25055. Best Hammered Dulcimer Player
LI25056. Best Jaw Harp Player
LI25057. Best Kalimba Player
LI25058. Best Mbira Player
LI25059. Best Nose Flute Musician
LI25060. Best Octobass Player
LI25061. Best Omnichord Player
LI25062. Best Panpipe Player
LI25063. Best Ocarina Player
LI25064. Best Rainmaker Artist
LI25065. Best Saz Player
LI25066. Best Shakuhachi Player
LI25067. Best Singing Saw Player
LI25068. Best Steelpan Soloist
LI25069. Best Theremin Performer
LI25070. Best Glass Armonica Player
LI25071. Best Glass Harmonica Player
LI25072. Best Cuatro Player
LI25073. Best Cuatro Player
LI25074. Best EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument) Player
LI25075. Best Serpent Player
LI25076. Best Serpent Player
LI25077. Best Electric Harp Player
LI25078. Best Electric Violinist
LI25079. Best Electric Cellist
LI25080. Best Electric Double Bassist
LI25081. Best Electric Mandolinist
LI25082. Best Electric Bagpiper
LI25083. Best Electric Accordionist
LI25084. Best Electric Sitar Player
LI25085. Best Electric Oud Player
LI25086. Best Electric Bouzouki Player
LI25087. Best Electric Dulcimer Player
LI25088. Best Electric Didgeridoo Player
LI25089. Best Electric Thereminist
LI25090. Best Electric Steel Drummer
LI25091. Best Electric Chapman Stick Player
LI25092. Best Electric Chapman Stick Player
LI25093. Best Electric Hurdy-Gurdy Player
LI25094. Best Electric Piccolo Player
LI25095. Best Electric Baritone Horn Player
LI25096. Best Electric Cor Anglais Player
LI25097. Best Electric Contrabassoon Player
LI25098. Best Electric Kazoo Player
LI25000. New Category
AI25001. Best Composer
AI25002. Best Concert
AI25003. Best Concertmaster
AI25004. Best Conductor
AI25005. Best Duo Instrumentalists
AI25006. Best Female Instrumentalist
AI25007. Best Group Instrumentalists
AI25008. Best Instrument Song
AI25009. Best Instrumental Album
AI25010. Best Instrumental Arranger
AI25011. Best Instrumental Artists
AI25012. Best Instrumental Band
AI25013. Best Instrumental Collaboration
AI25014. Best Instrumental Concept
AI25015. Best Instrumental Covers
AI25016. Best Instrumental Melodies
AI25017. Best Instrumental Music Artist
AI25018. Best Instrumental Playlists
AI25019. Best Instrumentals Music
AI25020. Best Live
AI25021. Best Male Instrumentalist
AI25022. Best Multi-Instrumentalist
AI25023. Best Musicians
AI25024. Best New Instrumentalists
AI25025. Best Orchestra
AI25026. Best Orchestrator
AI25027. Best Originality
AI25028. Best Performance
AI25029. Best Playlist
AI25030. Best Record Producer
AI25031. Best Recording Engineer
AI25032. Best Remixer
AI25033. Best Section Leader
AI25034. Best Stage
AI25035. Best Stage Conductor
AI25036. Best Symphony

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.

2025 Entry Period Early Bird
(Nov 8, 2024 - Dec 11, 2024)
Regular
(Dec 12, 2024 - Jan 15, 2025)
Final
(Jan 16, 2025 - Feb 20, 2025)
Final Extension
(Feb 21, 2025 - Mar 21, 2025)
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 16, 2025

*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.

2025 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.
2025 Benefits / Winning Level LIT Of the Year Categories 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.