MUSIC WORLD CUP • 2026

Music World Cup 2026The Ultimate Global Music Challenge

The Music World Cup 2026 is the first global competition of its kind, where musicians, singers, producers, and composers from every corner of the world can rise to the challenge.

Represent your country. Compete in multiple categories. Captivate the world.

This is not just a competition — it's a movement. No more competitions behind closed doors, no more isolation. We're bringing music to the global stage, where it belongs. No more being overlooked, no more barriers.

This is our World Cup.

Music World Cup 2026
Countdown to kickoff
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Hours
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The world is listening.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Two Lanes: Organic vs. AI

In this year’s Music World Cup, there are two separate lanes. These two lanes will run separately throughout the competition — each with its own set of evaluations and votes — until the finals, where both worlds collide. The ultimate question will be answered: Which is the best?

Lane

Organic

Raw, real, human-driven creativity.

  • Tracks created entirely by the artist
  • No AI assistance — just you and your craft
  • Evaluated and voted on separately from AI lane
Lane

AI

Exploring the boundaries between human and machine-made music.

  • Tracks generated with the assistance of AI tools and technology
  • Push the frontier of what music can become
  • Evaluated and voted on separately from Organic lane

Prize Purses & Bragging Rights

Each lane will have its own prize purse, ensuring recognition and reward for both organic and AI-driven creators. However, in the end, only one artist will claim the coveted title of Music World Cup Champion.

The true winner will receive bragging rights for life, representing the best of both worlds — human creativity vs. artificial intelligence. Who will come out on top? Only the fans and voters will decide.

Categories

Musicians are invited to submit their original tracks to any of the 10 categories below. Each category will be judged and voted on independently, ensuring a fair and focused evaluation for every entry.

Pop
Rock
Hip-Hop / Rap
Indie / Alternative
Electronic / EDM
Jazz
Classical
R&B / Soul
Country
World Music / Fusion
Submission Limits
Artists can submit up to 6 tracks total, with a maximum of 3 per category. Alternatively, submissions can be spread across multiple categories to showcase versatility.
Authenticity
All works must be original, created solely by the artist, to ensure authenticity and uniqueness.

Official Rules

Rules

Eligibility

  • Open to all musicians age 13 and above.
  • All entries must be original and created by the submitting artist.
  • Collaborative works must credit all contributors.
Rules

Voting Process

  • Founders Circle Voting (2 Weeks): Founders Circle members receive 200 votes to cast during a 2-week voting period.
  • Creators can use up to 30 votes per day, but must vote in at least 4 categories each day. Artists can not vote for themselves
  • Votes must be fully used within the voting window.
  • Fan Voting: Fans can vote 100 times per day across all categories, with a maximum of 30 votes per category.
  • Voting options include Single Vote, 3-vote block, and 5-vote block.
  • If a 3-vote or 5-vote block is used for an artist, that option can no longer be used for that same artist, but can be applied to other artists.
  • Fans earn points for using all available votes within the day.
Rules

Disqualification

  • Plagiarism leads to instant disqualification.
  • Hate speech, violence, or discriminatory content will not be tolerated and will result in removal from the competition.
  • Any violation of these rules will lead to disqualification from the competition.

The Future of Music Starts Here.

Join the Music World Cup 2026 and show the world what you’re made of. It’s time for your music to take center stage. Let’s make history together — no more behind closed doors. The competition is fierce, and the bragging rights are on the line.

Join the Music World Cup 2026

Represent your country. Choose your lane. Choose your categories. Let the world decide.