2026 Clio Music Call for Entries

The entries for the 2026 Clio Music Awards are now open.

• NEW medium: Use of Music in Film, Television & Games — entries in this medium are for the creative use of music in any type of television show, film, video game, or other broadcast or streaming media. A NEW distinct Use of Music in Film, TV and Games jury will evaluate entries and determine accolades for this medium.
• NEW specialty award: Innovation in Music Video presented by YouTube. The award will be presented to a recipient using a groundbreaking technique, technology, or creative video formats in the execution of a music video.
• NEW categories: Art Direction has been added to the Design Craft medium, Microsite has been added to the Digital/Mobile, AI and Emerging Technology medium, and Use of Artists, Talent, & Influencers has been added to the Fan Engagement medium.
• NEW Songwriter of the Year honors will be presented at our awards show joining our existing accolades for Label, Publisher, Agency/In-House Agency, Advertiser, and Artist of the Year honors.
• The 2026 Clio Music Awards will be presented during Grammy Week in Los Angeles with the date, venue, host, and special guests TBA.

Built on Clio’s enduring reputation for recognizing the most creative and culturally relevant advertising and communications, Clio Music celebrates the visceral power of music to connect consumers and brands around the world.

The program is dedicated to awarding the creative contributions of the marketers and communicators that push boundaries, permeate pop culture, and establish a new precedent for artist promotion, music marketing, brand collaborations, and the use of music in advertising and trailers.