InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird)
Offered by InterContinental Music Awards
About this opportunity
Paid-entry international music awards open to all genres worldwide, judged by industry professionals; winners get promotion through the ICMA site, mailing list, social channels and live show. 2027 early-bird submissions are open now and close 30 November 2026, with priority review for early entries. The final 2027 deadline is not yet published (the 2026 final deadline was 15 April).
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird)?
- The current deadline is November 30, 2026.
- Who offers InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird)?
- InterContinental Music Awards runs it, from International.
- What funding or support does InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird) offer?
- Recognition + opportunities; mentions a $1,000 cash prize
- Who can apply for InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird)?
- From the funder's description, it's aimed at artists.
- How do I apply for InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA) — 2027 submissions (early bird)?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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