• There are 20 nominations available, and the competition is fully online. Each artist can register for up to 7 nominations.
• Open to solo singers, duets, trios, bands, vocal groups, choirs, and composers worldwide.
• JUNIOR and ADULT artists are accepted. Unless specifically indicated as “Junior,” all ages may participate.
• The Groups, Bands, and Choirs categories are based on the average age of their members.
• All musical styles (originals or covers) in any language are accepted. The same material may be used across multiple nominations.
• Live voice required for “Best Voice” and “Best Stage Performance.”
• The Orfeum Academy reserves the right to nominate artists in additional categories for which they have not registered.

Registration

• Registration is complete once all required materials are submitted and the fee is paid. Registration fee is non-refundable.
• The regulations may be modified during the call for entries period or in the course of the event, when required for production or organizational purposes.

Additional Guidelines

• Minors must have parental or guardian consent.
• Group entries must be submitted by a representative who accepts all regulations and confirms minors’ authorization.
• All artists participating in these International Music Awards will be automatically registered in Festival UNIVERSONG – 24th Anniversary.
• Participation implies consent for the use of names, images, and performances for promotional purposes, and acceptance of the Privacy Policy.

Accepted Formats

• Home or professional videos, festival, concert, or TV show performances featuring live vocals.
• Studio recording videos.
• Official video clips (specific categories) or Photo-video montages (not valid for “Best Voice” or “Best Stage Performance”).

Technical requirement: Videos must be recorded horizontally, with clear audio and video quality suitable for online viewing.

Evaluation & Awards

The ORFEUM Academy and the International Committee will select the Award-Winning Artists in each nomination. Results are final and unappealable.