Eligibility
Eligible works were required to be created by Asian artists or artists of Asian heritage
For groups/ensembles, at least 50% of the core members were required to be Asian heritage
For collaborations (Asian + non-Asian), the work was eligible if the primary credited artist is Asian or Asian heritage
Role-Based Categories (Producer, Instrumentalist, etc)
1. For categories such as Best Production, Best Indie Producer, Best Instrumentalist. The individual nominee were required to be Asian heritage
2. Works produced for or performed with non-Asian artists remained eligible if the nominee’s contribution is clearly credited
Release and Activity Requirements
A.Creative Work Categories
For awards recognizing works (Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Indie Album, Indie Song, Best Production,
Best Indie Producer, Best Instrumentalist, etc) :
1.Eligible works were required to be publicly released within the official eligibility year or period of time
2.“Public release” includes:
Digital Service Providers (Spotify, Apple Music, NetEase Cloud, etc)
Physical formats (CD, vinyl, etc)
Recognized online platforms (Youtube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, Bilibili etc.), provided the work is made publicly accessible
3.For Best Indie Performer/ Group and Best Instrumentalist:
Eligible performances may include recorded works or public performance videos
A performance did not need to be a traditional concert. A professionally presented session video released during the eligibility year or period of time counted as a valid public performance.
B. Contribution-Based Awards
For awards recognizing impact or contribution (Best Cultural Impact, Best Music Education Institution, Best Industry Contribution Company, Best Social Impact)
1.Evaluation is based on demonstrable activities, achievements, initiatives, or measurable impact during the eligibility period.
2.Consideration is given to substantial and verifiable contribution to music, culture, education, industry, or society.
3.Long-term legacy may be noted, but the award is primarily judged on impact within the designated eligibility period.
