The Apollo Global Music Awards (AGMA) is an annual international music competition that celebrates creative artists.

Musicians, composers, singers, lyricists, filmmakers, producers & directors from around the world who are passionate about the art of music in any form.

Our goal is to create a place where artists & filmmakers, both unknown & famous, regardless of language, genre or origin of their work, can gain exposure, showcase their creativity & be rewarded.

We support diversity & inventiveness.

We are a group of experienced musicians, filmmakers & teachers. We will promote your work on our platforms, social media & our live event.

We receive submissions from a wide range of artists, both established & emerging. We select many different talents & people, not based on their fame or accomplishments but based on what they send us to listen to.

We can’t wait for you to send us your project & for us to discover your talent.

The winning projects of the 2025 season will be screened at the Calibra - Votanikos art center in Athens in December 2025.

* All Selected - Semi-Finalist - Finalist - Nominated projects will receive the Official Laurels via email.

* All winners will receive:
- Official Laurels & Certificates via email
- The Apollo Global Music Awards (AGMA) physical award (both award & shipping are free of charge)
- The winning projects will be presented in a highlight screening at the Calibra - Votanikos art center in Athens.

Categories:

- Best Song
- Best Composition
- Best Lyrics
- Best Soundtrack
- Best Score
- Best Performance
- Best Instrumental
- Best Cover Song
- Best Music Video

SPECIAL OFFER: All Categories option

* Multiple entries from the same submitter are accepted.

* You can submit to multiple categories.

* We welcome any style, genre, subject matter, low or high budget, creative work.

* All entry fees are non-refundable.

* By submitting, you give the Apollo Global Music Awards (AGMA) the right to retain copies of each project as part of our festival archives & the non-exclusive right to reproduce your submission or part of it at any ceremony, physical or virtual, that we may hold, it may be shown on our social networks for the purposes of the festival or its promotion.

* AGMA places no restrictions on the age of a composition. Participants are free to submit works of any period, whether newly written or from the past. The date of composition has no impact on evaluation or judging.

* In order to be eligible for an award, you must have the proper rights to nominate your project. For example, you must be an artist, director, producer, studio, label, or any other entity associated with the project.
By submitting a project, you represent & warrant that you have the right & authority to do so, & that your submission does not infringe any copyright or other proprietary right of any third party.
Entrants agree that they have obtained all necessary copyright permissions for any music, sound, images, etc. presented in their project.

Copyright Disclaimer: The Apollo Global Music Awards (AGMA) & its team are expressly not responsible if one or more of the entries violate the intellectual property rights, financial rights or any other rights of third parties. This is expressly the sole responsibility of the person submitting the work.

* Submissions must be original works created entirely by human artists.
Works generated or composed using artificial intelligence tools are not eligible.

* Only entries with completed entry forms & entry fee will be accepted.

* All entries must be received by the final deadline to be considered.

* For the Best Lyrics category, you must include a copy of the lyrics.

* Once your entry is received, it will undergo a multi-layered judging process that includes listener impact, technical quality, uniqueness & styling. Entries deemed to be potential winners may be sent to outside judges for additional review.

* The decision of the Festival Selection Committee is final.

* The organizers reserve the right to change, cancel or reschedule the dates, venue, awards & categories without consent or notice to contestants.

* Οrganizers reserve the right not to award any or all prizes.

* Each participant will receive the results & any information by email.

* All Selected - Semi-Finalist - Finalist - Nominated projects will receive the Official Laurels via email.

* All winners will receive Official Laurels & Certificates via email & the physical Apollo Global Music Awards (AGMA) award will be sent free of charge.

* The winning projects will be presented in a highlight video screening at the Calibra - Votanikos art center in Athens. AGMA will not receive any financial benefit from this, and entry is free. Artists are not required or obligated to attend the event, and this will not affect their participation in our Awards in any way.

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  • Thoroughly enjoyed my experience with the AGMA awards in 2025, can't recommend highly enough! It's really hard to find an objective judge of the music you make if you don't know many other composers, so I was delighted to make it to the semi-final stage of a really excellent competition where the standards are really high. Can't wait to submit more music in 2026!

    March 2026
    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much for your kind words Ioan, we're glad that you enjoyed your experience with us! Congratulations on reaching the Semi-Finals!

  • Chariklia Rizou

    I would like to warmly and sincerely congratulate you!
    Participating in your competition has been a wonderful experience.
    First of all, the submission process was simple and very easy for us, the creators.
    Furthermore, the organization was excellent, as the updates you sent us were detailed and communication was prompt.
    Our works, as I observed, were treated with respect, care, and objectivity.
    The recognition of my lyrics moved me deeply and filled me with joy and enthusiasm to continue.
    Once again, I express my gratitude and wish you continued success in your future events.
    With great respect,
    Chara Rizou

    November 2025
    Response from festival:

    We're so glad you enjoyed your AGMA experience, Chara, thank you so much for your words! Congratulations on your Best Lyrics Award!

  • Hugo Alegre

    One of the best music contests in the whole world, good quality and I had the pleasure to be a finalist.

    November 2025
    Response from festival:

    Greatly appreciated Hugo, thank you very much! Congratulations on reaching the Grand Final!

  • Luis Naranjo

    Fantastic contest in Athens, with great quality. An honor to have been a finalist.

    November 2025
    Response from festival:

    Thank you very much Luis, we appreciate that! Congratulations on reaching the Grand Final!

  • Benjamin McMillan Composer

    Fantastic experience with the Apollo Global Music Awards - communication was clear and engaging throughout, and I was honoured to reach the final nominee stage among so many talented composers. Excited to get involved for next years awards! Many thanks for the team.

    November 2025
    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for your nice words Benjamin, we appreciate it! Congratulations on your soundtrack nomination!