2026 WallMag Awards
Six Strings, Limitless Voice
Winners announced on Jul 20, 2026
The submission deadline has been extended to 20 July 2026. There's still time to enter — and if you've already submitted, add your ownership statement before then to stay in the running.
For the guitarists who make six strings say something.
The WallMag Guitar Player Awards 2026 celebrate India's finest players — acoustic, electric, classical, and bass, across rock, jazz, folk, classical, and the experimental edges in between.
This is a juried award. An open community vote shortlists the Top 100, then the WallMag Editorial Team chooses the winners — so recognition is earned on tone, phrasing, and feel, not bought.
What you win is a credential you can use: the Guitarist of the Year title, a feature in WallMag Creator Magazine, and verifiable recognition for your profile, your gigs, and the collaborators and venues you pitch.
Your music stays yours. You keep full rights to every recording — submit an original solo, a composition, or your own take on a song, shown only for the awards and their features.
First entry free. Entries close 3 July 2026.
Timeline
Event Start
Submissions open for the WallMag Guitar Player Awards 2026.
Submissions Close
Final day to enter your strongest work.
Top 100 Finalists Shortlisted
Curated selection from jury + community votes.
Top 3 Winners Announcement
Celebration of the year's finest in guitar performance.
Prize & Certificate Distribution
Partner brand coupons, certificates, and feature placements rolled out.
What to Upload
Submit up to 5 of your strongest guitar performances — audio or video. Each can be a single piece or a short set.
Original solos, your own compositions, or a distinctive reinterpretation of a song all qualify — acoustic, electric, classical, or bass, in any style. Backing tracks are fine, but the playing must be yours.
Record at the highest quality you can. A clean phone recording in a quiet room is perfectly fine — what matters is that the guitar is clear and up front.
All work must be your own. AI-generated, lip-synced, stock, or plagiarised submissions are disqualified without refund.
Add a line about each piece — the idea, the influence, or the story behind it. A little context helps the jury and community connect with your playing.
Q: Who can enter?
A: Any India-based guitarist aged 18 or over — acoustic, electric, classical, or bass, across rock, jazz, folk, classical, and experimental styles. All experience levels welcome.
Q: Can I submit covers, or do they need to be originals?
A: Both. Original solos and compositions are welcome, and so are distinctive reinterpretations of existing songs — what matters is your playing and your voice on the instrument.
Q: Can I enter as a band or music project?
A: Yes. Bands and music projects are welcome. Sign up with your band or project name as the “Full name” on your WallMag profile, and your entry, public profile, and any certificate or prize will be issued in that name. Your first entry is free; additional entries are paid.
Q: Do I keep the rights to my music?
A: Yes, completely. You retain full rights and ownership of every recording you submit. WallMag never sells or licenses your music.
Q: How will my submission be used?
A: Your recordings are used only to run the awards and to promote you and the awards — your entry, your feature, and your recognition. We never use, sell, or license your music for any other commercial purpose.
Q: How are winners chosen?
A: In two stages. An open community vote shortlists the Top 100 finalists, then the WallMag Editorial Team selects the Top 3 winners. Judged on tone, phrasing, and musicality — not on who pays to enter.
Q: What does it cost to enter?
A: Your first entry is free. Additional entries are paid — you’ll see the exact price at the entry step. Paid entries are refundable within 7 days.
Q: When does it close?
A: Entries close 3 July 2026. Finalists and winners are announced per the published timeline.