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ENTRIES OPEN NOW - DEADLINE 5TH JULY


Entries priced at £155 + VAT , with the exception of the following:

    Composer Spotlight Award - £25 + VAT

    Impact Award - free


    For assistance with categories, eligibility, or the submissions process, please email Production Music Awards Customer Support. You can see our Rules for Entry here for details on how submissions are assessed.

    COMPOSITION CATEGORIES


    POP 

    Music featuring catchy melodies and accessibility of pop music with a more raw energy and instrumentation of rock
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    Music characterised by catchy melodies, memorable lyrics (optional) and a polished commercial production aesthetic

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    Music that combines catchy pop melodies and lyrics with predominantly acoustic instrumentation, creating a stripped-down, intimate sound
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    ROCK, INDIE, METAL 

    Featuring heavy distorted guitar riffs, aggressive vocals (optional), and impactful drumming

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    Music characterised by its emphasis on independent production, diverse sounds, and often introspective or unconventional lyrics, blending elements of punk, alternative, and experimental rock
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    Including Rock'n'Roll, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Americana, Punk, Garage Rock & Ska
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    DANCE 

    Electronic music characterised by fast breakbeats, heavy basslines, and intricate drum patterns, often featuring elements of jungle, dub, and techno
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    Including Dance (club), Garage, Techno, Rave & Trance, & EDM

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    Electronic dance music characterised by repetitive beats, synthesized basslines, and rhythmic hi-hats, often incorporating soulful vocals and energetic build-ups
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    SPECIALIST 

    Honouring Production Music that draws on global influences, styles, and instrumentation, celebrating cultural diversity and authenticity.

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    Music of US black and Hispanic origin characterized by DJing, sampling and sometimes beatboxing.
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    Music that blends emotive, rich harmonies, and groove-driven rhythms, often featuring themes of love, heartache, and empowerment

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    Music featuring Rap vocals

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    Celebrating outstanding Production Music inspired by Latin rhythms and genres, combining authenticity with contemporary global appeal.

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    Including Acoustic & Contemporary Folk

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    Including Traditional Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Ragtime, Big Band, Swing, Easy Listening & Lounge

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    SCREEN & ATMOSPHERE 

    Celebrating trailer music that supports comedic or light-hearted stories with charm, wit, and energy.
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    Music created for use in film, television and game trailers focusing on the large-scale, impactful combination of orchestral and electronic elements
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    Orchestral score created to compliment a fantasy filmic style

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    Music created for use in film, television and game trailers in the fantasy genre
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    Music created for use in film, television and game trailers which lean more on human stories and emotions
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    Orchestral score created to compliment a sci-fi filmic style

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    Music created for use in film, television and game trailers which lean more on human stories and emotions
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    Including Ambient, Minimalist, Drones & Underscores
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    OPEN & SEASONAL 

    Anything goes!
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    Including all genres of festive Christmas music

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    SYNC CATEGORIES


    Celebrating effective use of Production Music in documentaries and factual programming, enhancing narrative clarity, authenticity, and emotional depth.
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    Recognising the use of production music within TV drama to support storytelling, emotion and character development.
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    Recognising impactful sync in TV advertising, where music elevates brand storytelling and audience connection.
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    Recognising outstanding use of Production Music in television entertainment formats, including reality, competition, and light entertainment, where music drives narrative pacing, tone, and audience engagement. across unscripted and formatted TV shows.

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    Recognising outstanding sync in TV trailers, where music drives anticipation and narrative impact.
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    Awarded for exceptional use of production music in film trailers, enhancing storytelling and audience engagement.
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    Celebrating high-energy and emotive use of production music in sports related and broadcast content or a Sports Trailer.
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    Celebrating effective use of production music across digital campaigns, social ads and online content.
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    Awarded for exceptional integration of production music within a Video Game or Video Game trailer.

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    INDUSTRY & SPECIAL AWARDS

    Honouring an exceptional composer who has made a significant creative impact in production music over the past year.

    Who it’s for

    Emerging composers working in production music, regardless of age or prior experience in other areas of composition.

    The aim is to highlight new talent and help build relationships with production music libraries.

    Eligibility

    Either:

    • Unpublished, or
    • First release with a production music library within 2 years of 19 November 2026
    £ 25.00 +VAT (20%)
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    Judging criteria

    • Originality
    • Creative potential
    • Strength of portfolio and written statement

    Judged by a panel of industry professionals from production music libraries.

    Shortlist announced ahead of the ceremony, with 5 winners selected.

    What winners receive

    • Complimentary ticket to the awards ceremony (incl. dinner + drinks, value £245)
    • Production Music Awards trophy
    • Feature on PMA website and social channels
    • Introductions to key contacts at leading production music libraries

    Recognising an individual, company or initiative that has made a meaningful contribution to the production music industry.


    Winner Selection and Ts & Cs

    • The Impact Award winner will be determined through adjudication by a dedicated voting and judging panel / committee for this category made up of multiple participants
    • The judging panel's assessment will consider the overall impact, quality, and relevance of each nomination against the award criteria
    • No single individual or organisation has sole discretion in determining the winner
    • The judging panel may seek clarification or additional information where required
    • The organisers reserve the right to verify information submitted as part of any nomination
    • All decisions made by the voting and judging panel and the organisers in relation to eligibility, shortlisting, and winner selection are final
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