Are you ready to step into the spotlight and showcase your musical talent on a grand stage?

Are you an independent and unsigned artist looking for an opportunity to shine? This is your moment to make your mark and captivate an exclusive audience with your unique sound.

At Brilliant Sounds, we’re not just looking for performers—we’re searching for songwriters, creators and artists who are ready to make a long-lasting impact.

Whether you’re a solo vocalist, an instrumental virtuoso, singer/songwriter or part of an electrifying band, this is your opportunity to take center stage at Brilliant Minds 2026.

In addition to performing at Brilliant Minds 2026, the winner will receive mentorship through the Brilliant Minds network that includes a dedicated mentor from Spotify for Artists, an exclusive  A&R session and round trip to New York with Today is Vintage, one-on-one sit down with Creed Media, access to industry workshops and sessions, and a ticket to Brilliant Minds 2027 or one of Brilliant Minds’ international gatherings — setting the stage for new connections and meaningful growth in the year ahead.

Apply now through the form below, applications close on Friday 17th of April:

Name
Tell us about yourself and your music.
Upload a photo of yourself. Please note that this photo could be subject for publication on Brilliant Minds/Brilliant Sounds social media channels and website.
Upload your song here. Formats allowed: .mp3, .m4a, .mp4, .wav. Max filesize is 5MB.
Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions for Competitions
1. Applicability
1.1. These terms and conditions for competitions (“Terms”) apply when BM Services AB, Birger Jarlsgatan 55, 111 45 Stockholm, with corp. reg. no. 559162-4076 (“Organizer”) hosts competitions.
1.2. Competitions are hosted by the Organizer in accordance with the Terms, the competition guidelines and the particulars regarding the specific competition, for example on the competition website.
1.3. These Terms govern any participation in competitions hosted by the Organizer and shall apply to any competition entries. If you do not agree to any part of the Terms, you may not participate in the competition.
2. Eligibility
2.1. The competition is open to individuals aged 18 years and above. Minors may participate with parental or guardian consent.
2.2. By entering the competition, you confirm that all information you provide are accurate and complete.
2.3. Employees, affiliates, or partners of the Organizer, as well as their immediate families, are not eligible to participate.
3. Entry Requirements
3.1. Participants must submit an original song and an accompanying image through the competition website within the submission deadline.
3.2. The submission must have been created solely by the participant. The submission must not have been published, distributed, or made available on any platform prior to submission.
3.3. The submission must not infringe on any third-party rights, including copyright, trademark, or privacy rights.
3.4. Submissions containing offensive, obscene, or inappropriate content will be disqualified.
4. Intellectual Property
4.1. The participant retains full ownership of their submission. By submitting your song and image, you grant the Organizer a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, non-exclusive license to use, reproduce, distribute, display, promote, make available to the public, perform, and create derivative works of the submission (photo and song) for promotional and commercial purposes.
4.2. You affirm that you own or have obtained all necessary rights to your submission, including the song and image. You shall indemnify and hold harmless Brilliant Minds against any claims arising from your submission.
5. Competition Process
5.1. Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, and overall quality by a panel selected by the Organizer.
5.2. The Organizer reserves the right to modify the judging criteria or process at their sole discretion.
5.3. Winners will be notified via the contact information provided during submission.
6. Prizes
6.1. The prizes are as specified on the competition website.
6.2. The Organizer reserves the right to substitute any prize with an equivalent of equal or greater value.
6.3. Any applicable taxes or fees related to the prize are the sole responsibility of the winner. Under Swedish law, winnings from competitions may be subject to taxation depending on the nature of the competition and the prize value. The Organizer bears no responsibility for any tax implications incurred by the winner.
7. Limitation of liability
7.1. The Organizer is not responsible for any technical, hardware, or software failures that may affect your ability to participate in the competition.
7.2. The Organizer is not liable for any loss or damage resulting from participation in the competition or the use of any prize awarded. Winners accept prizes at their own risk, and the Organizer makes no warranties regarding the functionality, safety, or suitability of the prizes.
7.3. The Organizer reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the competition in the event of unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to fraud, technical failures, or legal restrictions. In such cases, the Organizer will make reasonable efforts to notify participants as soon as possible.
8. Indemnification
8.1. By entering the competition, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Organizer from any claims, liabilities, or damages arising from your participation in the competition.
9. Changes to Terms
9.1. The Organizer reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
9.2. Continued participation in the competition constitutes acceptance of any changes.
10. Governing law and dispute resolution
10.1. The terms and conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Sweden.
10.2. Any legal dispute shall be settled exclusively by Swedish courts, with Stockholm District Court (Stockholms tingsrätt) as the first instance.