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Music & Sound Craft

Music & Sound Craft recognizes the specialized skills demonstrated in the production or execution of original, licensed, and adapted music as well as sound in videos, commercial spots, or other work utilizing audio as a key component of its creative.

ELIGIBILITY
Project must have launched between January 1, 2026 – March 5, 2027.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
All One Show entries require both information on the project and media.

Information

Below is the information that is required for all entries, regardless of category. Refer to the individual categories for additional requirements.
NOTE: Entry information should not contain agency details, as judging is anonymous; this does not apply to self promotion or Brand-Side work.
NOTE: Do NOT use all capital letters when providing information.
NOTE: All fields are required and will be seen by the jury, unless otherwise noted.

Entry Title: Provide the name of the project, or the campaign name.
NOTE: Do not put the category into the Entry Title.
Client / Brand: Who is the client on the project and/or what brand is it promoting?
Single or Series: Choose from: Single (1), Series (2+). Required only for categories that allow both Single and Series entries.
Client Type: Choose from: Consumer / Brand, Business to Business, Corporate Social Responsibility, Non-Profit
Vertical Market: The specific industry to which the product or service relates. See the full list of options here.
Launch Date: The month and year in which the work first ran, aired, was published, etc.
Background: Describe the challenge presented, problem being addressed, cultural background, or other key components to the initial brief. (max 300 words)
Creative Idea: A summary of the creative idea behind the work. (max 300 words)
Insights & Strategy: The insights and strategy that informed the final work and its intended purpose. (max 300 words)
Execution: Explain critical elements of the final execution of the work including craft, placement, tone, and other specific aspects of the creation and implementation of the work. (max 300 words)
Results: The results or outcome of the work such as reach, response, engagement, sales, awareness, etc. (max 300 words, not required)
Translation to English: Required for all entries which are not originally in English.
NOTE: Video entries should include subtitles when possible.

Media

Each category accepts specific media types. For general file specifications, view the Submission Media page.
Media can be attached to your entry after your category is selected. Click the View Submission Requirements button on a category below for details.

Digital media will be saved into your account. Identical media will not need to be added more than once as it can be attached to entries from your Manage Media list.

SUBMISSION MEDIA

Judging Media: The primary material and content that the jury will be judging.
Supporting Media: Secondary material and content that the jury may review at their discretion.

REFERENCE IMAGES

ALL entries require high res digital reference images. These images will not be judged. However, they may be used by The One Show for promotional purposes.

ENTRY THUMBNAIL

Every entry requires a thumbnail image. The jury will see this for reference only, it will not be judged.

Credits

A Primary Credit is the only credit required to submit an entry.
NOTE: Credits do not need to be completed in order to submit entries. Credits may be added to a closed entry after it has been completed and judged.

Credits will be saved into your account. Identical credits will not need to be added more than once as they can be attached to entries from your Manage Credits list.

COMPANY
Company credits each require the following:

Company Name
Company City
Company Type is to be selected from the list provided.
NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.

INDIVIDUAL
Individual credits each require the following:

First Name
Last Name
Title is to be selected from the list provided.
NOTE: "Other" can be selected, but will not be ranked.
Company / Company City is the company that this individual is associated with (optional)

MS_01
Sonic Branding / Branded Audio
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of memorable sequences of sounds or notes used to identify a brand, product, service, or message. Includes sonic logos, jingles, etc.

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Experiential Music & Sound
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of audio content that triggers active engagement from a listener. Includes proximity-based listening, user-specific content, physical world interaction, etc.

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Custom Content
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of audio content customized to a specific individual or group. Can be stand-alone or woven into a larger plot or narrative.

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MS_04
Use of Licensed Music
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Use of licensed music in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.
NOTE: Entries must provide the original artist/song that was licensed.

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MS_05
Music Adaptation - Instrumental
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Use of adapted instrumental music in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.
NOTE: Entries must provide the original artist/song that was adapted.

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MS_06
Music Adaptation - Song
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Use of adapted musical compositions(s) with lyrics in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.
NOTE: Entries must provide the original artist/song that was adapted.

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Original Music - Score - Short Form
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Original instrumental composition(s) created for a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.
NOTE: Short form submissions must be 3 minutes or less.

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MS_08
Original Music - Score - Long Form
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

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MS_09
Original Music - Song
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

Original musical composition(s) with vocals created for a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.

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Artist / Brand Collaboration
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of audio content in any medium where the collaboration between the brand and a recording artist or creator extends beyond the licensing or composition of a song. The artist, creator, or their work should play a featured role.
NOTE: Entries must list the recording artist(s) and/or creator(s) involved in the work and the role they played in its creation.

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MS_11
Voice Direction
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2–5) of work where voice direction is central to the impact. This includes casting, performance, and delivery choices that elevate storytelling, character, or brand identity through sound.

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Sound Design
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The creation and application of sounds which accentuate, highlight, and score moments and movements in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.

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Sound Mixing
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The blending of all sound, music, and dialogue within one singular mix for a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.

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Sound Editing
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The editing, manipulation, and alteration of existing sounds / sound design in a single (1) or series (2-5) of work in any medium for a brand, product, service, or message. Includes television, cinema, experiential, out of home, radio, online, etc.

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Use of Technology
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of new or existing technology applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of audio-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.
NOTE: Work using AI technology should be entered into MS_16: Use of Technology - AI.

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MS_16
Use of Technology - AI
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

The use of AI technologies applied to a single (1) or series (2-5) of audio-based work.
NOTE: No special equipment will be used for judging. The required submission media must showcase the technology.

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Innovation in Music & Sound Craft
Advance Deadline Fee: $650.00

A single (1) or series (2-5) of audio-based work that explores transformative devices or methods in its execution and pushes the discipline forward.
NOTE: Entries must include a written explanation of the innovative and transformative aspects of the work.

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