2026 DownBeat Student Music Awards - Closed

All applications for the 49th Annual DownBeat Student Music awards are now closed.
The results will be published in our June 2026 issue on May 14, 2026.

Click here for the official rules.

Please contact Sue Mahal with questions at
sma@downbeat.com or call 630-941-2030, ext. 107

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