The 4^th Musivv Awards Process

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Eligibility

Artists/Bands who released song/s within the eligibility period January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023 are eligible for a submission and nomination.

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Submissions

Artists or record labels submit their recommendations for eligible song/s. Upon receiving all submissions, a committee will review the submissions.

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Categories

Categories are determined by the pool of submissions. Some categories are removed if the entries are not sufficient.

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Nominations

A nomination committee evaluates the submissions and selects nominees for each category based on a number of criteria such as quality of the recording. This gives records with less popularity a fair chance. The committee will select a maximum of 12 shortlisted nominees which are informed to either accept or decline the nomination.

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Voting*

Voting will be opened to music industry professionals and musicians across the Middle-East and Grammy-level producers around the globe. Musivv Awards team members, contributors, and correspondents. Genre specific categories will involve a genre expert panel to comprise 50% of the voting.

Votes are done through a secured link and submitted automatically and confidentially to HMA Audits, the commissioned third party.

REGIONAL Artist of the Year will be awarded to the Artist of the Year winners with the most votes overall.

Only one category (Fans' Choice Artist) will be open for public voting. Candidates must express their intent to participate. Fans will be charged a nominal fee of $5.

Criteria for Evaluating Song-Based Categories

Song Structure and Composition

• The song has a clear theme or cohesive idea
• The song has identifiable sections
• The song is between 2 to 5 minutes

Lyrical Prowess

• The lyrics evoke an emotional response from the listener
• The lyrics are singable and memorable
• The lyrics have an identifiable rhyme scheme or pattern

Music and Melody

• The music and melody add to the emotional impact of the song
• The music keeps the listener interested and engaged
• The music and lyrics fit together in a cohesive way

Originality

• The song expresses the theme in a new or fresh way
• The song is memorable
• The song has commercial potential

Achievement-based categories are evaluated based on impact of the individual in the independent music industry within the eligibility period.

Technical Categories are evaluated based on the excellence of the nominated song or music video.

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Production Quality

• Mixing: How balanced are the levels between instruments, vocals, and other elements? Is anything too loud or too soft?
• EQ and Clarity: Is the frequency balance clear and distinct (e.g., no muddiness in the bass or harshness in the highs)?
• Effects and Processing: How well are effects (e.g., reverb, compression, delay) used? Do they enhance or detract from the overall sound?
• Mastering: Is the overall loudness of the song balanced for both quiet and loud parts? Does it sound cohesive across different playback systems?
  

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Validation

The collected voting ballots are then evaluated by HMA Charter Auditors, Musivv Awards’ auditing partner for tallying and validation.

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Announcement & Awarding

Winners will be revealed live for the first time at the Pixoul Hall, Al Qana, Abu Dhabi, November 23, 2024 and live streamed via TikTok. The host/presenter will receive the winners’ names in sealed envelopes only during the announcement program.

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*A nominal admin fee of $10 will be charged. Terms and Conditions apply.

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