IMSTA Online Songwriting Competition 2026
International Music Software Trade Association
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.

Tailored for self-producing electronic and Trap artists, this competition provides the essential technological capital required for high-level music production. Winning equips the activist artist with industry-standard digital tools, such as specialized plugins and advanced mixing tools. By… Read more
Benefits
The online winner joins the first-place winners of each IMSTA FESTA city in the global final, where the Grand Prize is a collection of music software worth over $5,000.
Eligibility
Songwriters of any genre from anywhere; original songs up to 5 minutes, submitted as MP3 (co-writers allowed). Judged on melody, composition, originality and lyrics.
Free: the link to apply at the organiser and a reminder before the deadline.