MUSIC+SOUND AWARDS 2025

BEST ORIGINAL COMPOSITION

Composition / Feature Film

Original compositions that were created specifically for a feature film score. This category does not include title sequences or film trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from a film (of up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Composition / Feature-Length Documentary

Original compositions that were created specifically for a feature-length documentary. This category does not include title sequences or film trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from a feature-length documentary (of up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

COMPOSITION / Short Film

Original compositions created specifically for a short film score. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Composition / series or programme

Original compositions created for a television or streamer series or programmme as part of its incidental score. This category does not include title sequences or programme trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from an episode or series (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Composition / Film + series or programme Titles

Original composition created especially for a film or television / streamer programme or series’ title sequence.

Composition / Video Game - Game Play

Original compositions created for use in a video game. A single scene, or collection of excerpts, of gameplay (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes) can be submitted for consideration.

Composition / Video Game - Cinematics + Cutscenes

Original compositions created for use in a video game cinematic / cutscene, i.e. any sequence in a video game that is not interactive. This category does not include title screen or main menu music. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Composition / Film Trailer

Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a film trailer or promo, created for any medium.

Composition / series or programme Trailer

Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a television / streamer trailer or promo, created for any medium..

Composition / Video Game Trailer

Original compositions created specifically for use as part of a game trailer or promo, created for any medium.

composition / Broadcast Advertising

Original compositions that were created specifically for use as part of a television advertising campaign. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium and used in this space during the eligible window are acceptable.

Composition / Online, Social + Digital Advertising

Original compositions created specifically for advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium and used in this space are not eligible for entry in this category.

Rising Star Award: Composer

Original compositions created specifically for a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2022 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). More than one project can be included but the total length of video submitted should be no longer than 5 minutes. To qualify for this category the entrant should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2025. Therefore, their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2022.

BEST SOUND / AUDIO POST PRODUCTION

Sound Design / Feature Film

Creative use of sound within a feature film. A single scene or excerpts from the film can be entered for consideration (up to a max duration of 5 minutes).

Sound Design / Short Film

Creative use of sound in a short film. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Sound Design / series or programme

Creative use of sound within a television / streamer series or programme. This category does not include title sequences or trailers. A single scene or a selection of excerpts from an episode or series (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

Sound Design / Video Game - Game Play

Sound design created for use in a video game. A single scene, or collection of excerpts, of gameplay (up to a maximum duration of 10 minutes) can be submitted for consideration.

Sound Design / Video Game - Cinematics + Cutscenes

Sound design created for use in a video game cinematic / cutscene, i.e. any sequence in a video game that is not interactive. This category does not include title screen or main menu music. A single scene or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes) can be entered for consideration.

VoICE Performance / Video Game

Voice performance by a single cast member. A single scene, or a selection of excerpts (up to a maximum duration of 5 minutes), including the voice within the context of the game, can be entered for consideration.

Sound Design / Film Trailer

Creative use of sound in film trailers or promos created for any medium. Entries must feature a substantial amount of original sound design and not primarily rely on audio sourced from the film itself.

Sound Design / series or programme Trailer

Creative use of sound in television / streamer trailers or promos created for any medium. Entries must feature a substantial amount of original sound design and not primarily rely on audio sourced from the series / programme itself.

Sound Design / Video Game Trailer

Creative use of sound in video game trailers or promos created for any medium. Entries must feature a substantial amount of original sound design and not primarily rely on audio sourced from the game itself.

Voiceover performance / trailers

The best voiceover performance in a trailer, in any media.

Sound Design / Broadcast Advertising

Creative use of sound in television advertising. Commercials originally created for another medium that are aired with client approval during the eligibility window on television are also acceptable.

Sound Design / Online, Social + Digital Advertising

Creative use of sound in advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Commercials originally created for another medium are not eligible for this category.

Audio Mix / Advertising

Manipulation and handling of all audio elements used to create a commercial's final mixed soundtrack. Work can be entered from any advertising medium.

Voiceover Performance / Advertising

The best voiceover performance in a commercial, in any advertising medium.

Brand Stand-Alone Sonic Logo

Creative use of sound and/or music in a stand-alone brand sonic logo. Please enter finished work example(s). Supporting written information explaining the creative process is encouraged, and entry videos can include a case study. Entry videos must be no more than 5 minutes in duration.

Brand Audio Package

Creative use of sound and/or music in a brand audio package, encompassing the strategic use of, for example, sonic logos, brand music, sound design, or other audio elements to create a cohesive brand experience. Please enter finished work examples. Supporting written information explaining the creative process is encouraged, and entry videos can include a case study. Entry videos must be no more than 5 minutes in duration.

Audio for Broadcast + Streaming Platform Branding

Creative use of sound and/or music in broadcast and streaming platform identities. Please enter finished work example(s). Supporting written information explaining the creative process is encouraged, and video entries can include a case study. Entry videos must be no more than 5 minutes in duration.

Rising Star Award: Sound Designer

Sound and sound effects created specifically for a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2022 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). More than one project can be included but the total length of video submitted should be no longer than 5 minutes. To qualify for this category the entrant should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2025. Therefore, their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2022.

BEST SYNC

Sync / Feature Film (Single Scene)

Use of existing music in a selected scene from a feature film. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / series or programme (Single Scene)

Use of existing music in a selected scene from a television / streamer series or programme. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / Film + series or programme Titles

Use of existing music in a film or television / streamer title sequence. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / Film Trailer

Use of existing music in a film trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / series or programme Trailer

Use of existing music in a television / streamer trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / Video Game Trailer

Use of existing music in a game trailer or promo, created for any medium. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / Broadcast Advertising

Use of existing music in broadcast advertising. Music originally licensed for another advertising medium that is broadcast during the eligibility window with client approval on television is also acceptable. This category does not include use of production music.

Sync / Online, Social + Digital advertising

Use of existing music in advertising in the online and digital domains. Tracks originally licensed for another advertising medium and used in this one are not eligible for this category. This category does not include use of production music.

Rising Star Award: Music Supervisor

Music placements in a commissioned project officially broadcast / released in ANY medium between 30th June 2022 and now (the usual eligibility window does not apply to this category). More than one project can be included but the total length of video submitted should be no longer than 5 minutes. For this category entrants must have been solely responsible for music selection. To qualify for this category the entrant should have been active in our industries for no more than 3 years, as of the end of June 2025. Therefore, their first commissioned piece of work must have been broadcast / released after 30th June 2022.

BEST RE-RECORD OR ADAPTATION

Re-Record or Adaptation / film + series or programme (Single Scene)

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a feature film, television / streamer series or programme scene. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

Re-Record or Adaptation / film + series or programme Titles

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a film or television / streamer’s title sequence.

Re-Record or Adaptation / Film Trailer

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a film trailer or promo. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

Re-Record or Adaptation / series or programme Trailer

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a television / streamer trailer or promo. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

Re-Record or Adaptation / Video Game Trailer

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for a game trailer or promo, created for any medium. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

Re-Record or Adaptation / Broadcast Advertising

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for an advertising campaign aired on television. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

Re-Record or Adaptation / Online, Social + digital Advertising

Re-recorded, remixed, re-arranged and/or re-interpreted versions of existing musical works created specifically for advertising in the non-broadcast and digital domains. Cover versions already in existence are not applicable and should be entered into the relevant Sync / Use of Existing Music category.

BEST USE OF PRODUCTION MUSIC

Production Music / series or programme (single Scene)

Use of production music in a television / streamer series or programme.

Production Music / Film Trailer

Use of production music in a film trailer or promo created for any medium.

Production Music / series or programme Trailer

Use of production music in a television / streamer trailer or promo created for any medium.

Production Music / Video Game Trailer

Use of production music in a game trailer or promo created for any medium.

Production Music / Broadcast Advertising

Use of production music in television advertising. Music originally licensed for another advertising medium that is broadcast during the eligibility window with client approval on television is also acceptable.

Production Music / Online, Social + Digial Advertising

Use of production music in advertising for the non-broadcast and digital domains. Compositions originally created for another advertising medium are not eligible for this category.