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AWARDS & CATEGORIES

We honour excellence across performance, writing, composition, production, visuals, and industry contribution. Submissions are welcome globally for Punjabi and diaspora-led projects.

Brown Music Awards

Eligibility & Submissions

Enter your best work and let the jury hear it.

  • ✓ Release Window: [From Date] – [To Date]
  • ✓ Who Can Submit: Artists, managers, labels, producers, directors (with proof of credit)
  • ✓ Materials: Streaming link, high-res artwork, credits, release proof, contact
  • ✓ Deadline: [Date] · 11:59 PM (local)
  • ✓ Fees: [Amount] · Fee-waiver available for emerging artists (apply by [Date])
Submit Your Entry

Judging Process

Phase I — Screening: Eligibility & credit verification
Phase II — Jury Shortlist: Weighted rubric (see scoring)
Phase III — Final Vote: Jury vote + People’s Choice (select categories)
Audit: Independent oversight to confirm results

Scoring Rubric

Artistic Merit — Vocal/Lyrical/Compositional 40%
Originality & Impact — Culture, innovation, resonance 25%
Technical Excellence — Production, mix/master, arrangement 20%
Consistency & Credits — Professionalism, accurate attributions 15%
Category List

Flagship

  • Song of the Year (Overall)
  • Album/EP of the Year
  • Artist of the Year (Overall)
  • Breakthrough Artist of the Year
  • Collaboration of the Year
  • People’s Choice: Global Hit of the Year

Vocal Performance

  • Best Male Vocalist
  • Best Female Vocalist
  • Best Duo/Group
  • Best Live Performer

Writing & Composition

  • Lyricist of the Year
  • Composer of the Year
  • Music Producer of the Year
  • Best Traditional/Folk Revival

Genre & Form

  • Best Punjabi Pop
  • Best Folk/Classical Fusion
  • Best Hip-Hop/Trap
  • Best Non-Film Single
  • Best Film Track (Punjabi/Hindi)
  • Best Devotional/Spiritual

Visual & Technical

  • Best Music Video
  • Best Director – Music Video
  • Best Cinematography – Music Video
  • Best Editing – Music Video
  • Best Sound Design / Mix & Master
  • Best Choreography (MV/Stage)

Industry & Special

  • Indie Label of the Year
  • Marketing Campaign of the Year
  • Cultural Impact Award (Diaspora)
  • Trailblazer (Innovation/Entrepreneurship)
  • Lifetime Achievement

Regional & Diaspora

  • UK Diaspora Artist of the Year
  • Canada Diaspora Artist of the Year
  • USA Diaspora Artist of the Year
  • Australia/NZ Diaspora Artist of the Year
  • India Artist of the Year (Punjab & Beyond)

Emerging & Craft

  • Best Debut Single
  • Best Debut Director (MV)
  • Best Emerging Producer
  • Best Lyric Video/Visualizer
  • Best Cover/Re-imagined Track

Disqualifications & Rules

  • Plagiarism / unlicensed samples → immediate disqualification.
  • False credits → ban for current + next cycle.
  • Conflicts → juror recusal mandatory; external check.