Eligibility Window
All submissions must be published or activity occurred between:
January 1, 2025 – May 1, 2026
Registration Window
Registration is open until June 1, 2026.
Multiple category submissions allowed.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
Who Can Register
Artists, producers, DJs, creators, administrators, executives and platforms, all who have been active and contributing to the culture during the eligibility period.
Approval Process
All entries go through a review period before appearing on the ballot.
Meeting guidelines does not guarantee placement, but ensures consideration.
T4TC reserves the right to review, adjust, or remove any submission that does not meet the standard or integrity of the awards.
Award Consideration
Submissions are used to determine eligible award categories.
Final placement is determined through system filtering and review.
General Guidelines
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Submit only work you are directly involved in
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One registration per creative (multiple works can be included)
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Incomplete or unverifiable submissions may not be considered
Submission Requirements
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Must be an original release
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At least one active link (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Instagram, etc.)
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Work must be released or publicly visible
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Submissions must reflect real activity, not placeholders
Creative Submissions (Non-Music Categories)
For DJs, producers, hosts, media platforms, videographers, and creators:
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Must include active links to work (episodes, content, videos, mixes, coverage, etc.)
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Work must be public and verifiable
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Must show consistent activity, not one-off posts
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Should reflect real contribution to the culture
Activity Metrics
Selections for streams, releases, and shows help give context to your activity during the eligibility period.
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Stream Range → total across all platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, etc.)
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Release Count → singles, projects, or official drops within the eligibility window
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Estimated Shows → live performances, bookings, hosted events, podcasts, or media broadcasts.
These selections are used for internal review and do not need to be exact.
