The Up-And-Coming Artist Award
The Interstate Music Awards, launched in 2021 gave new and emerging artists, musicians and bands a voice, an outlet, and most of all a chance to be recognized for their extraordinary talents and dedication to their passion. Keeping with the newly found tradition, The 2022 Interstate Music Awards will not only achieve what the 2021 event did, but we're taking it even farther.
How is 2022 Different?
> Six Categories = six winners
This year, instead of just one winner for the Interstate Music Awards, we've expanded to six categories of talent.
The Awards include:
• Artist of the Year
• Best Male Artist
• Best Female Artist
• Best Band/Group
• Best Original Song
• Best Cover
> 30 nominees = more amazing talent
2021 featured just seven finalists/nominees out of the hundreds of submissions. Thanks to expanding the amount of awards we're giving this year, we're able to feature so much more talent and give more artists a chance to win. On April 4, 2022 we'll be announcing the 30 finalists, five in each of the six categories. Stay tuned!
> New recognition Awards
Starting this year, we're also awarding two Recognition Awards to the best Music Educator and Best Small Music Venue. We ask that if you have a favorite in either category, you nominate them for the award.
> The Breakdown
After submissions close on February 28, 2022, we'll get to work. The judges will review each and every submission and take on the painstaking job of narrowing down the amazing talent to the top 5 in each category. We'll announce the nominees on April 4, 2022 and voting will open. Then it's your turn to decide. The nominee with the most votes in each award category will win that category. So share and share often until voting closes at 11:59 PM CST on April 30, 2022.
Meet The Judges
Jeff Peterson
Interstate Music CEO
Paul Van Name
Fender Representative
Mark Terek
Pearl Representative
Chad Bscherer
Pioneer DJ Representative
Mark Schindler
Roland Representative
Mary Sandschafer
Sabian Representative
Nick Nitti
Shure Representative
Event Timeline
Press Kit
Are You a Member of the Media?
In the Press Kit you can download below, you'll find logos, creative assets and more. For immediate inquires, please contact hello@interstatemusic.com.
FAQ
Do I need to record a new performance to submit to the Interstate Music Awards?
No. The recording must be from the 2021 calendar year but does not need to be a brand new recording.
How long does my submission performance need to be?
Your performance should include one full song.
I’m having trouble with my submission, who can I contact?
Please contact us at hello@interstatemusic.com and someone will help you.
I’m a member of the press, who can I speak to about the event?
Please use hello@interstatemusic.com and mention you are a member of the press.
When are nominees announced?
They’ll be announced April 4, 2022! Stay tuned!
When does voting open & close for nominees?
Voting opens April 4, 2022, the same day nominees are announced. Voting closes April 30, 2022.