Award category in collaboration with Kyoto University of the Arts honoring and encouraging student creators.
STUDENT MUSIC CREATORS CHALLENGE
in association with Kyoto University of the Arts
The STUDENT MUSIC CREATORS CHALLENGE was originally planned to include five nominated works. However, among the more than 400 submissions received, a remarkable number of outstanding works were identified. In order to more broadly recognize their creativity and potential, the selection committee has decided to expand the number of nominated works to ten.
CREATORS / Student Creation Category
Entry Specifications
Music works distributed through TuneCore Japan are eligible. Five works will be selected as Nominees.
The creator of the Best Work will be announced at the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 ceremony.
Eligibility Requirements
All creators involved in the production must be students at the time of application.
There are no restrictions regarding nationality, age, individual or group format, genre, or performance style.
First Voting Period
Five nominees will be selected by a panel composed of members from the MAJ Executive Committee, the Music Course at Kyoto University of the Arts, TuneCore Japan, and other partners.
Final Voting Period
Domestic Voting Members may vote on a voluntary basis.
Each voter will rank up to three works from among the Nominees. Points will be allocated as follows. First place 4 points, second place 2 points, third place 1 point.
※Voters may rank up to three works and may choose to rank fewer than three.
※Self selection is permitted and duplicate selections are not allowed.
Winners
Student creators
Inquiry Form for Voting Members
*This form is for individuals who are eligible as voting members.
Voting Member Registration Request Form
Eligible artists and creators (including lyricists, composers, and arrangers) involved in works entered for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026 may participate in both the first-round and final-round voting as Voting Members.
If you believe you are eligible but have not received a notification from the MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN Executive Committee, please contact us using this form.