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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
May 12th, 2025
Extended 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
jury
MEET THE JURY
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
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?
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What is the Music Cities Community?We are a community of people in every profession and sector using music to create more value in towns and cities around the world. We're committed to learning, sharing and networking to ensure that every town and city is advocating for music.
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Why should I subscribe?Music Cities Community is the go-to place for everyone wishing to network, learn and share knowledge on the topic of music cities. Check out all the beneits by heading the Community!
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How much is the membership fee?The Standard Plan is $19.99/month or $199.99/year and the Premium Plan is $39.99/month or $399.99/year. We also have a Student plan for $4.99/month or $49.99/year and offer group subscriptions for cities and organisations.
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How do I set up an account?Head to the Music Cities Community to check out all our plans and set up an account with just a few clicks: https://www.musiccitiescommunity.com/feed
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How can I submit my payments?You'll only need to enter your card details once when setting up your account. We use Stripe as main payment processor, which uses secure connections and encrypts all sensitive data. Read more about Stripe's security protocols here: https://stripe.com/docs/security/stripe
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On what devices can I access the content?The Music Cities Community platform is accessible from anywhere on any device, including laptops, smartphones, tablets and more.
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Do I need to be from a certain country to join the Community?Absolutely not. You can be based anywhere in the world.
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In what language are the videos?Videos are currently in English, but we're looking into adding a multilingual subtitling service.
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Can I download content or share it with friends / colleagues?No, but we have special discounted group subscription fees for organisations wishing to subscribe teams, classes and more. Just get in touch with Saria at saria@sounddiplomacy.com for more info.
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Can I cancel my subscription at any time?Yes, you can cancel your paid subscription at any time. Once you've done that, the renewal date in your subscription details becomes the end date and you'll no longer be charged for the subscription, but can continue to access it until this date.
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How is my data protected?All personal data submitted as part of your membership won't be used or shared with anyone unless you willingly do so by signing up to our Community Directory & Forum. Your subscription is managed by Memberspace, which is GDPR and SCA compliant. Read more about this here: https://www.memberspace.com/privacy/
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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