MUSIC+SOUND AWARDS 2024
CATEGORIES
To be eligible for consideration for a Music+Sound Award in any of the following categories (except Rising Star categories - see below), your work submitted must have been first broadcast or released with client approval, or completed in the case of short films, between July 1st 2023 and June 30th 2024.
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BEST ORIGINAL COMPOSITION
composition / Broadcast Advertising - Sponsored by eclectic
Original compositions that were created specifically for use as part of a television or cinema advertising campaign. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium and used in this space during the eligible window are acceptable.
Composition / Online, Social + Digital Advertising
Original compositions created specifically for advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium and used in this space are not eligible for entry in this category.
Composition / Feature Film
Original compositions that were created specifically for a feature film score. This category does not include title sequences or film trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from a film (of up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
*NEW* Composition / Feature-Length Documentary
Original compositions that were created specifically for a feature-length documentary. This category does not include title sequences or film trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from a feature-length documentary (of up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
COMPOSITION / Short Film
Original compositions created specifically for a short film score. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
Composition / Television Series or Programme
Original compositions created for a television series / programme as part of its incidental score. This category does not include television title sequences or programme trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from an episode or series (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
Composition / Film + Television Titles
Original composition created especially for a film or television programme's title sequence.
Composition / Video Game - Game Play
Original compositions created for use in a video game. A single scene, or collection of excerpts, of gameplay (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes) can be submitted for consideration.
Composition / Video Game - Cinematics + Cutscenes
Original compositions created for use in a video game cinematic / cutscene, i.e. any sequence in a video game that is not interactive. This category does not include title screen or main menu music. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
Composition / Film Trailer
Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a film trailer or promo, created for any medium.
Composition / Television Trailer
Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a TV trailer or promo, created for any medium.
Composition / Video Game Trailer
Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a game trailer or promo, created for any medium.
Composition / Sonic Branding + Idents
Original compositions created specifically for branding purposes. This category includes sonic logos, sonic brand identities, including channel identities. Please enter finished work examples plus, if desired, explanatory text. No case-study video submissions to be included please.
*NEW* Rising Star Award: Composer
Original compositions created specifically for a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2021 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). To qualify for this category the composer should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2024. Their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2021. N.B. If entering a film, TV project, or video game cinematic, a single scene, or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes, in total), can be entered for consideration. If entering gameplay from a video game a single scene, or collection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes, in total), can be submitted.
BEST SOUND / AUDIO POST PRODUCTION
Sound Design / Broadcast Advertising
Creative use of sound and sound effects in television advertising. Commercials originally created for another medium that are aired with client approval during the eligibility window on television are also acceptable.
Sound Design / Online, Social + Digital Advertising - sponsored by sound canvas
Creative use of sound and sound effects in advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Commercials originally created for another medium are not eligible for this category.
Audio Mix / Advertising
Manipulation and handling of all audio elements used to create a commercial's final mixed soundtrack. Work can be entered from any advertising medium.
*NEW* Voiceover Performance / Advertising
The best voiceover performance in a commercial, in any medium.
Sound Design / Feature Film
Creative use of sound and sound effects within a feature film. A single scene or excerpts from the film can be entered for consideration (up to a max duration of 5 minutes).
Sound Design / Short Film
Creative use of sound and sound effects in a short film. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
Sound Design / Television or Programme
Creative use of sound and sound effects within a television series / programme. This category does not include television title sequences or programme trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from an episode or series (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
Sound Design / Video Game - Game Play
Sound design created for use in a video game. A single scene, or collection of excerpts, of gameplay (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes) can be submitted for consideration.
*NEW* Sound Design / Video Game - Cinematics + Cutscenes
Sound design created for use in a video game cinematic / cutscene, i.e. any sequence in a video game that is not interactive. This category does not include title screen or main menu music. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.
*NEW* Vocal Performance / Video Game
Voice performance by a single cast member. A single scene, or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes), including the voice within the context of the game, can be entered for consideration.
Sound Design / Film Trailer
Creative use of sound and sound effects in film trailers or promos created for any medium.
Sound Design / Television Trailer
Creative use of sound and sound effects in TV trailers or promos created for any medium.
Sound Design / Video Game Trailer
Creative use of sound and sound effects in video game trailers or promos created for any medium.
Sound Design / Sonic Branding + Idents
Creative use of sound and sound effects in sonic logos, sonic brand identities, including channel identities. Please enter finished work examples plus, if desired, explanatory text. No case-study video submissions to be included please.
*NEW* Rising Star Award: Sound Designer
Sound and sound effects created specifically for a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2021 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). To qualify for this category the entrant should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2024. Their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2021. N.B. If entering a film or TV project a single scene, or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes, in total), can be entered for consideration. If entering gameplay from a video game a single scene, or collection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes, in total), can be submitted.
BEST SYNC
Sync / Broadcast Advertising - Sponsored by Lemon Wax
Use of existing music in broadcast advertising. Music originally licensed for another advertising medium that is broadcast during the eligibility window with client approval on television is also acceptable. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Online, Social + Digital advertising
Use of existing music in advertising in the online and digital domains. Tracks originally licensed for another advertising medium and used in this one are not eligible for this category. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Feature Film (Single Scene)
Use of existing music in a selected scene from a feature film. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Television Series or Programme (Single Scene)
Use of existing music in a selected scene from a television series / programme. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Film + Television Titles
Use of existing music in a film or TV programme title sequence. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Film Trailer
Use of existing music in a film trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Television Trailer
Use of existing music in a TV trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.
Sync / Video Game Trailer
Use of existing music in a game trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.
Artist + Brand Collaboration
Brands that engage an artist / band in any medium, and that uses the synergy of brand values and artist profile to enhance and communicate a campaign, be that an advertising campaign, a product launch and / or an album campaign etc. This might be in single or multiple media and does not have to include broadcast media.
*NEW* Rising Star Award: Music Supervisor
Music placements in a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2021 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). A single placement, or a selection of placements (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes, in total), can be entered for consideration. To qualify for this category the entrant should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2024. Their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2021.
BEST RE-RECORD OR ADAPTATION
Re-Record or Adaptation / Broadcast Advertising
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for an advertising campaign aired on television or in cinemas. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
Re-Record or Adaptation / Online, Social + digital Advertising
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
Re-Record or Adaptation / Feature film or TV Series / Programme (Single Scene)
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a feature film, TV series or programme scene. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
Re-Record or Adaptation / Film Trailer
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a film trailer or promo. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
Re-Record or Adaptation / Television Trailer
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a TV trailer or promo. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
Re-Record or Adaptation / Video Game Trailer
Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a game trailer or promo, created for any medium. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.
BEST USE OF PRODUCTION MUSIC
Production Music / Broadcast Advertising
Use of production music in television and/or cinema advertising. Music originally licensed for another advertising medium that is broadcast during the eligibility window with client approval on television is also acceptable.
Production Music / Online, Social + Digial Advertising
Use of production music in advertising for the non-broadcast and digital domains. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium are not eligible for this category.
Production Music / Television Series or programme (single Scene)
Use of production music in a TV series / programme.
Production Music / Film Trailer
Use of production music in a film trailer or promo created for any medium.
Production Music / Television Trailer
Use of production music in a TV trailer or promo created for any medium.
Production Music / Video Game Trailer
Use of production music in a game trailer or promo created for any medium.
