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7th ISAC International Popular & Media Music Composition Competition
Deadline: 31 January 2027, 23:59 GMT
Results announced: 28 February 2027 (planned)
Frequency: once per year
Entry fee: JPY 5,000 per work; JPY 7,000 during the final 14 days
Consolidated jury feedback: +JPY 5,000 per work
Payment methods: credit card or PayPal only
We welcome pop songs, vocal music, instrumental music, jazz, computer-produced music, Vocaloid, film and game music, and other popular and media genres. Entries are assessed on the composition itself, including compositional craft, originality, and sound design. See the Competition Rules PDF for full details.
Open the application and payment form
Complete the application form and online payment for each work.