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OZBEAT
AI + MUSIC AWARDS

The Global AI Music Awards

Born in Australia, bringing together musical creativity from around the world. Driven by excellence and innovation, we aspire to set a new global benchmark for music awards and celebrate musical achievement in the age of AI.

About

OZBEAT AI+ MUSIC AWARDS is an international AI music awards programme jointly launched by the Australian AI Music Alliance, the Pan-Asian AI Music Alliance and the North American AI Music Alliance, with OZBEAT AI as the initiator and Platinum Sponsor.

Held annually during the Australian summer, the Awards recognise outstanding AI music works, creators, technology platforms and industry projects from around the world, focusing on music that has been publicly released or applied in real-world settings.

Through a professional, transparent and internationally recognised judging framework, the Awards aim to bring AI music into mainstream culture, strengthen industry recognition and celebrate musical innovation on the global stage.

Joint Initiating Organisations

01 ·

Australian AI Music Alliance

AUSTRALIA & OCEANIA

Based in Australia and Oceania, the Alliance promotes industry engagement, policy dialogue and collaboration among AI music creators, supporting regional innovation and international exchange.

02 ·

Pan-Asian AI Music Alliance

ASIA

Connecting AI music creators, technology companies, music platforms and cultural organisations across Asia, the Alliance fosters regional collaboration and brings Asian music innovation to the global stage.

03 ·

North American AI Music Alliance

NORTH AMERICA

Connecting AI music technology companies, the recording industry, creator communities and investment organisations across North America, the Alliance promotes international industry partnerships and global music innovation.

Initiator & Platinum Sponsor

OZBEAT AI

OZBEAT AI is committed to advancing AI music from technological innovation to mainstream culture, industry recognition and global commercial opportunities.

Learn more

As the first rays of the New Year illuminate the world,the future of AI music comes to life under the Australian summer sun.

— From Down Under, to the World —

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Awards Timeline

01 / 06 · 1 September – 31 August (following year)

Eligibility Period

Works and projects publicly released, published or put into practical use during the eligibility period.

Judging Criteria

01

Artistic Excellence

Composition, arrangement, production quality, emotional expression and overall artistic impact.

02

AI Innovation

Innovative applications of AI in songwriting, production, vocals, arrangement, mixing, visual creation and distribution.

03

Human–AI Collaboration

Effective collaboration between human creators and AI, demonstrating creativity and artistic expression.

04

Transparency & Responsibility

Clear disclosure of AI involvement and a commitment to responsible creative practices.

05

Market Performance & Reach

Streaming performance, distribution, social media engagement, media coverage and commercial partnerships.

06

Industry Impact

Contributions to the standardisation, commercialisation, global development and long-term sustainability of AI music.

Award Categories

✦01

AI Music Recording of the Year

✦02

AI Music Album of the Year

✦03

Best AI Music for Visual Media

✦04

Best AI Music Video

✦05

Best Cross-Cultural AI Music

From the Australian Summer to the Global Stage

Bringing together musical creativity from around the world and celebrating excellence in the age of AI music. We welcome submissions from creators worldwide and invite music platforms, AI companies, record labels, brands and media organisations to partner with us.