Winamp Creators Program
Winamp Creators Program
Winamp Creators Program
A $15 000 support for
A $15 000 support for
A $15 000 support for
your musical project
your musical project
your musical project
APPLY NOW
Real support
for real artists
Real support
for real artists
Real support for real artists
We’re looking for artists with bold ambitions and a clear vision for their project.
We’re looking for artists with bold ambitions and a clear vision for their project.
Every artist has a story to tell. Too many stay stuck in rehearsal. We’re here to fund the ones ready to hit the stage.
The Winamp Creators Program is a global launchpad for artists who want more than streams, likes, or pocket change. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the fuel: $15 000, mentorship from industry pros, studio sessions at Lab of Tomorrow (an initiative by Tomorrowland), real visibility, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way.
No borders. No gatekeepers. Just your music, pushed forward.
Every artist has a story to tell. Too many stay stuck in rehearsal. We’re here to fund the ones ready to hit the stage.
The Winamp Creators Program is a global launchpad for artists who want more than streams, likes, or pocket change. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the fuel: $15 000, mentorship from industry pros, studio sessions at Lab of Tomorrow (an initiative by Tomorrowland), real visibility, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way.
No borders. No gatekeepers. Just your music, pushed forward.
Every artist has a story to tell. Too many stay stuck in rehearsal. We’re here to fund the ones ready to hit the stage.
The Winamp Creators Program is a global launchpad for artists who want more than streams, likes, or pocket change. If you’ve got the vision, we’ve got the fuel: $15 000, mentorship from industry pros, studio sessions at Lab of Tomorrow (an initiative by Tomorrowland), real visibility, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way.
No borders. No gatekeepers. Just your music, pushed forward.
How it works
1
SUBMIT your PROJECT
SUBMIT YOUR PROJECT
Click “Apply Now” and fill out the form. Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you want to go.
2
time to Shine
time to Shine
If you’re shortlisted, you’ll pitch your project directly to our jury of music industry pros. No auditions. Just a real conversation about your work.
3
Join the program
Join the program
Become one of the 3 selected artists and take your music to the next level.
How it works
1
SUBMIT your PROJECT
Click “Apply Now” and fill out the form. Tell us who you are, what you do, and where you want to go.
2
time to Shine
If you’re shortlisted, you’ll pitch your project directly to our jury of music industry pros. No auditions. Just a real conversation about your work.
3
Join the program
Become one of the 3 selected artists and take your music to the next level.
what you get
$3,000* monthly budget for 5 months
$3,000* monthly budget for 5 months
$3,000* monthly budget for 5 months
Fully dedicated to your music project: studio time, recording, promotion, touring, or anything that helps you grow.
Fully dedicated to your music project: studio time, recording, promotion, touring, or anything that helps you grow.
Fully dedicated to your music project: studio time, recording, promotion, touring, or anything that helps you grow.
*also possible in EUR or any local currency
*also possible in EUR or any local currency
Studio recording sessions
Studio recording sessions
Studio recording sessions
At the iconic Lab of Tomorrow, an initiative by Tomorrowland.
At the iconic Lab of Tomorrow, an initiative by Tomorrowland.
At the iconic Lab of Tomorrow, an initiative by Tomorrowland.
Strategic support
Strategic support
Strategic support
You’ll get monthly check-ins and real guidance from Winamp’s team and our industry network. No generic advice. Just what you actually need.
You’ll get monthly check-ins and real guidance from Winamp’s team and our industry network. No generic advice. Just what you actually need.
You’ll get monthly check-ins and real guidance from Winamp’s team and our industry network. No generic advice. Just what you actually need.
Visibility that matters
Visibility that matters
Visibility that matters
Promotion across all Winamp channels. Your music, your story.
Promotion across all Winamp channels. Your music, your story.
Promotion across all Winamp channels. Your music, your story.
Promotion across all Winamp for Creators channels. Your music, your story.
the prizes
what you get
what you get
selection criteria
selection criteria
Artists must meet the following criteria:
ambitious & professional music project
With an album or EP in preparation, and or an ongoing/upcoming tour.
ambitious & professional music project
With an album or EP in preparation, and or an ongoing/upcoming tour.
ambitious & professional music project
With an album or EP in preparation, and or an ongoing/upcoming tour.
clear roadmap for 2026
With defined goals (music releases, concerts, fanbase development, etc.)
clear roadmap for 2026
With defined goals (music releases, concerts, fanbase development, etc.)
clear roadmap for 2026
With defined goals (music releases, concerts, fanbase development, etc.)
Stable and diversified
Stable and diversified
With a revenue ambition (streaming, premium content, royalties, licensing, digital collectibles, live shows, etc.)
With a revenue ambition (streaming, premium content, royalties, licensing, digital collectibles, live shows, etc.)
With a revenue ambition (streaming, premium content, licensing, digital collectibles, live shows, etc.)
Stable and diversified
With a revenue ambition (streaming, premium content, royalties, licensing, digital collectibles, live shows, etc.)
A social media
identity /activity
On platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
A social media
identity /activity
On platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
A social media
identity /activity
On platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
An entrepreneurial
mindset
With a willingness to share their journey and experience.
With a willingness to share the journey and experience.
An entrepreneurial
mindset
With a willingness to share their journey and experience.
An entrepreneurial
mindset
With a willingness to share their journey and experience.
Timeline
Timeline
FORGET THE SOUNDCHECK
FORGET THE SOUNDCHECK
YOU'RE HERE FOR THE SPOTLIGHT
YOU'RE HERE FOR THE SPOTLIGHT
YOU'RE HERE FOR THE SPOTLIGHT
APPLY NOW
Program FAQ
What is the Winamp Creators Program?
Who can apply?
What information do I need to provide in the application form?
What is the application deadline?
Do I need to use Winamp for Creators to apply?
What can I expect if I'm selected?
What is the Winamp Creators Program?
Who can apply?
What information do I need to provide in the application form?
What is the application deadline?
Do I need to use Winamp for Creators to apply?
What can I expect if I'm selected?
What is the Winamp Creators Program?
Who can apply?
What information do I need to provide in the application form?
What is the application deadline?
Do I need to use Winamp for Creators to apply?
What can I expect if I'm selected?
What is the Winamp Creators Program?
Who can apply?
What information do I need to provide in the application form?
What is the application deadline?
Do I need to use Winamp for Creators to apply?
What can I expect if I'm selected?
Helpful links
Helpful links
Helpful links
Helpful links