The Beatz Awards officially opens submissions for its 11th edition, marking the first activation toward the 2026 main event in November.
The Beatz Awards™ has officially opened submissions for its 2026 edition, commencing the journey toward its 11th annual celebration of excellence in music creation, distribution and business.
Music industry professionals, creators and practitioners are invited to submit eligible materials through the official Beatz Awards website for consideration in the nomination process.
Submissions will be subject to the Awards’ verification and eligibility procedures. Materials considered for the 2026 edition must have been created, released or published between September 2025 and August 2026 and must meet the standards established for the respective award categories.
All materials submitted during the submission window will form the basis of the verification and consideration process. Participants are therefore encouraged to ensure that their entries are accurate, complete and representative of their work within the eligibility period.
The opening of submissions represents the first major activation on the road to the 11th edition of The Beatz Awards, with the main event scheduled for November 2026.
For eleven years, we have celebrated the people behind the music. Today, our responsibility goes beyond recognition. We want to help build careers, encourage innovation, support entrepreneurship and create platforms that contribute meaningfully to the future of Africa’s creative industry. That is the vision behind this new chapter of The Beatz Awards.”
Further announcements regarding the nominees, categories, voting process and main event will be released through the official Beatz Awards platforms.
The Beatz Awards — celebrating eleven years of music creation, distribution and business.
Submissions are now open. Click here to submit your entry.
The Beatz Awards 2026 Submissions Are Now Open
The 11th Edition of THE BEATZ AWARDSTM
