Music of Tomorrow
Discovering India's next generation of music stars.
Presented by ICMEG
Entry Fee ₹500 to enter (Digital Auditions round)
A nationwide music talent discovery, mentorship, production, and artist-launch ecosystem — combining talent discovery, competition-based filtration, industry mentorship, professional production, audience engagement, and long-term artist incubation, in the spirit of Coke Studio and Nescafé Basement.
01Categories
Individual
- Singers
- Rappers
- Beatboxers
- Instrumentalists
- Solo performers
- Independent composers
Team
- Bands
- Music duos
- Fusion groups
- Indie collectives
- Folk teams
- Performance ensembles
02Program Flow
Phase 1 — National/Regional Announcement
- Official launch event
- Press release
- Social media campaigns
- Influencer collaborations
- College outreach
- Music community partnerships
Phase 2 — Digital Auditions Round
- Submit: performance video, introduction, genre details, social media links, original/cover declaration
- HD video, clear audio, no heavy auto-tune — raw performance preferred
- Expected entries: 5,000–25,000 nationwide/regional
Phase 3 — Round 1 Filtration
- Jury review across vocal/musical skill, originality, performance energy, commercial potential, creativity, and audience connection
- Top 300 contestants shortlisted
Phase 4 — Round 2 Theme Challenge
- Example themes: Indian Folk Fusion, Modern Devotional, Street Music, Regional Fusion, Indie Pop, Love Ballad, Cultural Remix, Social Impact Music
- Submit a new performance video with theme interpretation and creative presentation
- Top 80 contestants selected
Phase 5 — Mentorship & Training Camp
- Music Training: vocal techniques, live performance, arrangement, songwriting, harmony & composition
- Industry Training: artist branding, social media presence, fan engagement, distribution, royalties & monetization
- Technical Training: studio recording etiquette, mic techniques, camera performance, audio clarity
Round 3 — Professional Production Round
- Contestants create a high-quality audio track and a professionally shot performance video
- Studio recording, proper mixing/mastering, cinematic visuals, broadcast-quality output
- Top 20 contestants selected
Top 20 — Studio Production Experience
- Premium studio-based showcase inspired by Coke Studio and Nescafé Basement
- Multi-camera production, live recording setup, acoustic sessions, cinematic stage design
- Each contestant/team receives an original song production, live session video, music distribution, and promotional assets
Grand Finale
- Top 5 winners selected and officially launched under Wooferz Records
03Mentorship
Mentor Categories
- Music directors
- Independent artists
- Vocal coaches
- Producers
- Lyricists
- Sound engineers
- Performance directors
Mentor Format
- Online masterclasses
- Offline bootcamps
- Weekly reviews
- Performance workshops
- Industry interactions
04Judging Criteria
Round 1 jury weightage. Grand Finale scoring: Jury 50% · Audience Engagement 50% (watch hours, YouTube views, likes/comments, Spotify streams, social shares, fan voting).
05Winner Benefits
- Official launch under Wooferz Records — video album production, music release campaign, PR support, artist branding
- High-end, OTT-ready music video production with global distribution
- Industry collaboration opportunities with renowned music directors, producers, OTT and film projects
- Monetization support — streaming revenue, YouTube monetization, royalties, live performance opportunities, brand collaborations
06Legal & IP
- Participant agreement, IP agreement, distribution rights, and mentor agreements are executed as part of the program
- Key legal areas covered: copyright ownership, revenue sharing, music publishing rights, artist exclusivity, and content usage rights