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About
ABOUT
THE AWARDS
The Music Cities Awards (MCAs) is a global competition that recognises and celebrates the best uses of music to drive economic, social, environmental, and cultural development in cities and places worldwide.
Since its launch in 2020, the Music Cities Awards has become a global showcase of leading projects using music to improve cities. It serves as a source of inspiration for music advocates striving to create positive change in their communities.
The 2025 Awards Ceremony will take place on September 16th, on the opening day of the Music Cities Convention in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
KEY DATES
Dates
February 20th, 2025
Applications open
March 27th, 2025
Official Jury Announcement
April 28th, 2025
Application deadline
June 16th, 2025
Nominees announced
September 16th, 2025
Winners announced at the Music Cities Awards Ceremony at Fayetteville, Arkansas Music Cities Convention
Categories
CATEGORIES
Past winners
2024 MUSIC CITIES AWARDS
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA
Riyadh Music Cities Awards 2024
Riyadh Music Cities Awards 2024
Riyadh Music Cities Awards 2024
Riyadh Music Cities Awards 2024
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How to apply
HOW TO APPLY
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Click the button below to access the online application.
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Projects and initiatives must have been active in 2024 and/or 2025.
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You can nominate yourself, your organisation, or nominate someone else or another organisation.
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You may apply with multiple projects, but each project application must be submitted individually.
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In this application, we request basic information, short answers, and supporting documents/files. Click here to access the PDF version of the application questions.
FAQs
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Sponsors
EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Category sponsor
Host Partners
Become a 2025 sponsor
If you’re interested in sponsoring 2025 MCAs, contact Pablo for more information at pablo@sounddiplomacy.com.
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