FAQs
No ‐ only artists residing in the NT are eligible to enter. If you have relocated, you must have lived in the NT until 30 June 2025. Please contact MusicNT on (08) 8981 1995 to discuss your situation if you have any concerns.
You can enter as many songs as you like.
The first three songs submitted by any one songwriter/artist will incur a $15 entry fee with every additional entry incurring a $15 fee per song. The price is inclusive of GST.
Please note, if you are a MusicNT financial member, your first three songs are free, and every additional entry will incur a $15 fee per song.
No. Songs may only be entered into one genre category (Please note 'Youth' is not considered a genre).
Pop
Rock
Metal / Hardcore
Blues & Roots
Country
Rap / Hip Hop
Electronic / Dance
Folk
Youth (only open to people aged 25 and under)
No, we can’t help you make that decision, so please choose your category carefully.
Yes, if you have entered songs in previous years NT Music Awards they are not eligible to be entered in the 2026 NT Music Awards. Songs must have been released between the 1/1/2025 and 31/12/2025 to be eligible for the 2025 NT Music Awards.
Yes, you can.
No, there is no age limit. However, only people aged 25 and under can enter the Youth category.
The prestige of an NT Music Award title!
Additionally a package of promotional activities will be undertaken on behalf of the winning artists.
No. We currently do not have a lyrics only category.
A panel of over 50 national music industry professionals assesses the entries according to categories. The judging panel is completely independent of MusicNT. Absolutely no MusicNT staff are involved in the judging process.
The songs in the genre categories are NOT judged on production values. Each song is judged on innovation, lyrical content, song architecture, expression and musicianship.
MusicNT is a not-for-profit organisation, we rely on sponsorship, entry fees and ticket sales to run the NT Music Awards. Your entry fee contributes to the whole process.
If you are experiencing financial hardship and wish to request a needs-based fee waiver, please contact MusicNT on (08) 8981 1995.
$15 (up to 3 songs). Additional songs will be $15 each
. This prices includes GST.
Please note, if you are a MusicNT financial member, your first three songs are free, and every additional entry will incur a $15 fee per song.
Entries for the Northern Territory Music Awards close at 23:59 (ACST) Thursday 30 April 2026.
No.
Yes, you can enter instrumental songs in all categories.
All nominee finalists will be invited. Further to that limited tickets will be available to the public. Check the website for details in May.
No, MusicNT is currently not able to offer individual feedback for NT Music Award entrants.
There are four finalists in each category, except for the Overall Song category in which there are nine (the winner from each category).
All finalists will be notified via email in June, 2026. They will be asked to provide a photo and bio for promotional use and will be considered for media opportunities relating to the event.
Finalists will be announced in June, 2026 via the NT Music Awards website and MusicNT social media.
At the NT Music Awards night in June 2026, Date Thursday 16 July at the MAGNT Amphitheatre.
Songs must have been released between the 1/1/2025 and 31/12/2025 to be eligible for the 2026 NT Music Awards.
The NTMAs are dedicated to honouring the genuine craft and lived experiences of our artists. The use of AI to generate musical works is fundamentally at odds with the heritage of these awards, which exist to celebrate the authentic human creativity of our songwriters, musicians, and producers. To protect this integrity, AI-generated entries are not permitted.