Finalists in the Gala Music and LabelRadar NextUp Contest are now in the final stretch, as our community is voting to decide who will take home the prizes.
NextUp – Decentralization in Action
This contest was built in collaboration with our friends at LabelRadar, designed to give aspiring musicians an amazing opportunity while showcasing one of the most powerful blockchain-powered features of the Gala Music platform. Community governance and democratization have always been core values of web3, and Gala Music is proud to host such an empowering way for community voices to be heard.
At Gala Music, we have a team of hand-picked professional music experts with their ears to the pulse of the industry. But as innovators in the world of web3 music, we’re always interested in pioneering new ways to restore freedom and control to fans, artists and collectors. That’s why week after week with the NextUp voting system, we give YOU a say in deciding the next artists and tracks to join the platform.
Votes are ongoing every week on the NextUp page.
A Special Vote
Right now on the NextUp page (until October 31st at 12pm PT), you’ll find a special selection of 10 artists who have submitted tracks to the Gala Music & LabelRadar NextUp Contest.
These 10 finalists represent the strongest artist submissions, as selected by our panel of judges (including PLS&TY and Macy Gray) from the…
- Nearly 350 submitted tracks
- Over 250 unique artist submissions
- More than 40 new Gala Music artist profiles created
The Finalists
Hundreds of votes have already been cast, but anything can still happen in the last two days of the voting period, especially since everyone has the ability to unlock additional votes by spending some $MUSIC. We expect this extra gamified layer of the vote to create an especially exciting finish as community members and finalists are strategizing to cross that Halloween finish line with the most votes.
Some of these artists have already released NFT tracks on Gala Music while others are new to the ecosystem. Check out their social media pages through the links and be sure to listen to the previews of their track submissions!
Here are the rankings as of the morning of October 29th:
- Beyond the Call – Instagram | Facebook
- LEIA – Instagram
- Rooftalez – Artist Profile Page
- Gindi – Instagram | Facebook
- Wonderaven – Instagram
- Shaadie – Artist Profile Page | Instagram
- Molly Gone Mad – Instagram
- Saint Kon – Instagram | Facebook | X
- Polyphonic-Trailblazers – X
- Jennie Angel – Instagram | Facebook
The NextUp Mystery Box – Coming Soon
Once all votes are tallied, the top 5 contestants will have their tracks featured in a special upcoming Mystery Box. Look for announcements about the release of this box coming soon to Gala Music.
Additionally, each top 5 finisher will receive a $1000 cash prize and the top 3 finishers will win amazing music production prize packages from leading brands, valued at up to $5200 for the 1st place winner. With these professional tools added to the winners’ musical arsenals, they’ll be set up for success and kicking off their web3 music adventure on a strong note!
NextUp? The Future of Decentralized Music
We hope you’re as excited as we are for GalaChain’s renewed path to full decentralization and the new economy upgrades that will make Gala Music more inclusive and rewarding for everyone involved!
We’re stronger as a community, making decisions together and always empowering each other for the love of music. Be sure to cast your free vote before the window closes on October 31st at 12pm PT!
