Fresh off its full platform launch, PLAYY. Music is calling all independent musicians to submit originals for a shot at a $25,000 record deal, with entries closing February 20, 2026. This isn’t some vanity contest—it’s a structured entry point into a network built for direct monetization, where artists keep 90% on everything from streams to fan memberships and licensing gigs. PLAYY. Music has carved a niche by streamlining fan engagement and revenue streams, sidestepping the majors’ cutthroat terms to let creators build lasting setups on their terms.
Winners score big on the backend: $10,000 in cash, full recording and production backing in professional studios. The marketing side will deliver a year of targeted campaigns hitting 12 markets, including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Brazil. That means plays on regional radio, national press, webzines, blogs, YouTube rotations, and Spotify curator lists, with features in YourEDM and PLAYY. Mag.
How to Enter
- Sign up for free at www.playy.co.uk
- Create your basic user profile, then create your artist profile and upload your best 10 tracks.
- Share the poster on your artist page on your Instagram and Facebook pages and @ tag @PLAYY. and @YourEdm
- Only Artist Pro accounts will be eligible.
Entries close on the 20th February 2026, and the winner will be announced shortly thereafter.Director Warren Morris cut to the core: “Our mission is simple. To give independent artists the same power and global reach that major labels offer—without the red tape. This record deal giveaway isn’t just about a single artist’s success story; it’s about what’s possible when artists control their music, data, and destiny.” As streaming wars rage on, PLAYY. Music‘s model highlights a smarter route for indies, making this giveaway a timely nudge for talent ready to own their creativity in its totality.
