your Chance to Become One of 10 Selected Artists

Our Luz do Som is giving emerging artists in Luxembourg a rare opportunity:
A chance to become one of 10 finalists selected by an independent jury of established artists — and ultimately win a complete artist development package.

If chosen as a finalist, you’ll receive a full studio day at Luz do Som to turn your demo into a professionally mixed & mastered track, filmed in a clean, performance-style format.

The 10 finalist videos will be released on our social channels.
The public will vote on our website and, together with the jury score, determine the winner.

The winning artist receives:

  • A 4-track professionally produced EP

  • A full music video

  • photoshoot

  • 25 custom merch T-shirts

  • Release strategy support

  • Promotion across Luz do Som channels

Submissions close 31 January 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

  • AGE: 16 - 35 YEARS

  • ORIGINAL MUSIC ONLY

  • ANY GENRE WELCOMED

  • SOLO ARTISTS, DUOS, AND BANDS MAY APPLy

SONG CONTEST

SONG CONTEST

Submission Materials

  • 1 demo track (upload or link)

  • Basic artist information

  • Social media links (Instagram/TikTok)

  • Optional DSP links (Spotify, Apple Music)

  • A short introduction

Voting

  • Public vote via website (70%)

  • Jury evaluation (30%)

  • Winner announced end of March 2026

■ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • You can upload MP3 or WAV files directly through the form.
    If preferred, you may also submit a streaming link (SoundCloud, YouTube, Google Drive, Dropbox).
    Links must be publicly accessible or set to unlisted—private links cannot be reviewed.

  • Each vote must be linked to a valid email address.
    After voting, users receive a verification email.
    Only verified votes are counted.
    Unverified, duplicate, or suspicious email activity is automatically filtered out to prevent fraud.

  • Our system uses automated checks to flag:

    • Duplicate emails

    • Temporary or burner email domains

    • Abnormal voting spikes

    • VPN-based repeat submissions

    • Bot-like patterns
      Flagged votes are removed before calculating results.
      Confirmed manipulation may result in disqualification of the finalist involved.

  • Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own instrumentals. We can record vocals, adjust the arrangement, add new elements, and enhance the track to fit your artistic vision. You keep full creative control.

  • Finalists must be available for a full-day studio session during February 2026.
    Sessions require:

    • Ability to travel to the studio location in Luxembourg

    • Prepared material (demo, lyrics, references)

    • Readiness to record and perform
      All audio recording, mixing, video capture, and BTS footage will be handled by Luz do Som.

  • No.
    Submitting your application is completely free, and there are no charges at any point during the submission or selection process.

APPLY NOW

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Before you submit your application, take a moment to prepare your demo and the essential details that define you as an artist. Tell us where you’re coming from, what inspires you, and where we can hear more of your work. These elements help us understand your story and your potential. We look forward to discovering your music.