The results are finally in for the NextUp Contest. 😎
After our esteemed team of judges (featuring Macy Gray and PLS&TY among others) curated hundreds of submissions down to a list of the top 10, we put them up for vote to let the Gala Music community choose the winners.
This contest, co-hosted with our friends at LabelRadar, was the perfect opportunity to demonstrate decentralization in action through our state-of-the-art blockchain-powered voting system, NextUp.
The Prizes
First off, each of the top 5 winners received a $1000 cash prize.
The top 3 winners also received professional music production software packages from leading brands, valued at:
$1380 for 3rd place
$1980 for 2nd place
$5200 for 1st place
Finally, every top 5 winner will soon have their winning tracks featured in a special Mystery Box called the LabelRadar Mystery Box. Look for this Mystery Box release during the month of November.
The Winners
Very soon, these winning tracks will be added to the Gala Music platform in preparation for the release of the LabelRadar Mystery Box. Each box will have a chance to win one of the winning NFT tracks, along with various amounts of $MUSIC, $GALA and more. Stay tuned for more details on that upcoming release.
While you wait for their tracks to drop on Gala Music, show these winners some love on their social media accounts, linked below!
1st Place
Beyond the Call with “Brain”
Instagram | Facebook
Beyond the Call is an electrifying musical ensemble hailing from Tweed, Ontario, with members bringing their diverse backgrounds from across Ontario and Canada. Comprised of Mick, the charismatic frontman, Brad on bass, Jimmy shredding on lead guitar, and Matt keeping the beat on drums, this dynamic group crafts a unique sound that defies genre boundaries.Their music is an exhilarating blend of rock, folk, funk, rap, and pop, showcasing their vast experience and eclectic styles.
2nd Place
Rooftalez with “My Chance”
Artist Profile Page
RoofTalez is a German artist who has been releasing music since 2023. He started in 2014 as a hobby with hip hop instrumentals and then 2 years later he started tinkering with electronic dance music. RoofTalez mainly produces house, deep house, electro house and electronic with great passion.
3rd Place
Saint Kon with “10,000 Hours”
Instagram | Facebook | X
Started music at the age of 12 and perfected my craft as the years went on. I make music to reach people in their darkest moments. It’s about making a difference and helping people heal and be heard.
4th Place
Gindi with “Resurrection”
Instagram | Facebook
Gindi is an enigmatic and talented Melodic Techno / Progressive House artist hailing from Didimoticho , Greece. With a passion for storytelling through music, he crafts emotive and captivating melodies that resonate with listeners on a deeply personal level.Drawing inspiration from Art Bat , Tale Of Us , Kevin De Vries and more, Gindi creates a unique sonic experience that seamlessly blends classic progressive sounds with modern Melodic Techno vibes.
5th Place
LEIA with “Likes”
Instagram
Hey there! I’m LEIA, a bass player, singer, and songwriter blending neo-soul, Latin pop, and R&B to create music that speaks from the heart. Music is my way of expressing my roots and the journey I’m on, and I’m so excited to share it with you!
Congrats to Your Winners!
While the voting portion of this contest is a wrap, we’re all looking forward to the start of these artists’ journey in decentralized music. 🎧
Thanks for voting, and don’t forget… You can cast your vote every single week to make your voice heard as new artists and tracks are considered for the Gala Music platform. Help us decide what’s NextUp!
