Question 1

What is an AI music contest?

Accepted Answer

An AI music contest is a competition for songs created with the help of artificial intelligence tools such as Suno or Udio. The Italian AI Music Awards is the first AI music contest dedicated to Italian artists: 32 artists are invited and 48 tracks are selected through the Open Call.

Question 2

How do I enter the AI music contest?

Accepted Answer

Fill in the form on the Submit page with your details, a link to your track and a few notes on how you used AI. No categories and no genre limits.

Question 3

What are the Italian AI Music Awards?

Accepted Answer

The first awards dedicated to Italian artists who create music with artificial intelligence. The first edition takes place online.

Question 4

Who can take part?

Accepted Answer

Italian artists who create music with AI.

Question 5

What is the difference between By Invitation and Open Call?

Accepted Answer

By Invitation is a curated category artists are invited directly. The Open Call is open to everyone, with no categories and no genre limits, and 48 tracks are selected. Invited artists get a dedicated page and an interview; tracks selected from the Open Call are featured on the Artists page.

Question 6

How many artists are selected?

Accepted Answer

The first edition features 80 artists: 32 By Invitation and 48 selected through the Open Call.

Question 7

How do I submit my track?

Accepted Answer

Fill in the form on the Submit page with your details, a link to your track and a few notes on how you used AI.

Question 8

Is there an entry fee?

Accepted Answer

No.

Question 9

How many tracks can I submit?

Accepted Answer

Only one track.

Question 10

When is the deadline?

Accepted Answer

31 January 2027 at 23:59 (Europe/Rome)

Question 11

Which AI tools are allowed?

Accepted Answer

Any type of AI music tool, including mixing and mastering systems.

Question 12

Do I need to declare how I used AI?

Accepted Answer

You must specify where AI tools were used throughout the entire production process, from music creation and sound design to mixing and mastering.

Question 13

Who owns the rights to my music?

Accepted Answer

You.

Question 14

When and where is the final?

Accepted Answer

The final is an online event. The date will be announced soon!
Sign up on the home page to be notified.

Question 15

How are the selected artists chosen?

Accepted Answer

Only 8 tracks will be selected to advance to the final.

Musical Quality: Originality, composition, arrangement, and overall musical impact.

Creativity and Innovation: How effectively the artist uses AI to explore new sounds, ideas, and musical possibilities.

Use of AI Tools: Transparency about which AI tools were used throughout the production process, from music creation and sound design to mixing and mastering.

Artistic Identity: A distinctive style, coherent artistic vision, and originality.

Production Quality: The quality of the final track, including mixing, mastering, and overall sound.

Emotional Impact: The ability to engage listeners and communicate emotions through music.

Human Creativity and Direction: The artist's creative decisions, personal contribution, and ability to guide AI tools toward a meaningful artistic result.

Compliance and Transparency: Respect for the competition rules, copyright requirements, and applicable AI disclosure policies.

Question 16

Is there a public vote?

Accepted Answer

yes, a public vote is planned.

Question 17

What technical requirements must the song meet?

Accepted Answer

Any genre, maximum duration of 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Please provide a link to Spotify or SoundCloud or Suno. The song must have been released in 2026.

Question 18

Voting Process and Final Stages: How Does It Work?

Accepted Answer

- Open Call: A panel of professionals from the music industry and AI music field will evaluate the submitted tracks and select 8 songs to advance to the final. After this stage, the 8 finalist tracks will undergo a second evaluation by the panel of music and AI music professionals. Public voting will also open, allowing the audience to participate in the final ranking.

- Invited Artists: All invited artists will participate in a ranking, with their tracks competing for their position in the final standings.
A panel of professionals from the music industry and AI music field will evaluate the submitted tracks.
During the online event, public voting will be open, allowing the audience to vote for their favorite tracks.

Question 19

Can I submit a song made with Suno or Udio?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Open Call accepts tracks made with AI music tools such as Suno, Udio, Stable Audio or ElevenLabs, as long as you own or control the rights to the track and declare how you used AI.

FAQ

01 —— Participation

02 —— Open Call

03 —— AI & Rules

04 —— The Final