Dear Beyond Music family,

Many of you have asked for more time to bring your collaborations to life. Having heard your requests, I’m delighted to extend the submission phase for Beyond Music Vol.5!

Your new deadline is December 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon CET (UTC+1).

Connecting across cultures and creating music together takes time. Whether you’re still finding your collaborators or already developing your piece, I hope these extra days give you the space to explore your ideas and create something you’re proud of.

I’ve also shared a personal video message with you on Instagram.

Your music could take you to Miami

Our Guest Artist & Curator, Ibrahim Maalouf, invites you to create original music across cultures, with the trumpet as your shared inspiration.

Here’s what awaits:

🏆 Grand Prize: create and record with Ibrahim Maalouf
One winning team will travel to Miami in March 2027, all expenses paid, to reimagine and professionally re-record their winning song with Ibrahim as the official Vol.5 lead single and film its official music video together.

As an official partner of Montreux Jazz Festival Miami, Beyond Music will present one of the festival’s legendary Jam Sessions, where the winning team will have the chance to perform alongside Ibrahim and special guests.

🌟 Awards for 11 other winning teams
Each artist will receive USD 1,000, up to USD 6,000 per team.

🌍 Worldwide album release
All 12 winning teams will benefit from professional mastering, worldwide release on the official Beyond Music Vol.5 album and a share of album revenues.

Musician friends and colleagues are warmly welcome to join Beyond Music, too. Invite the artists you would love to create with and explore the possibilities together!

Explore Vol.5 and submit your music

Submit by December 2, 2026, at 12:00 noon CET (UTC+1).

I can’t wait to hear the music and stories you bring to life together!

Coming next: our Social Activist Award winners

Starting Monday, November 16, we’ll begin introducing our Social Activist Award winners 2026 and sharing how they use music to make a difference in their communities. I look forward to celebrating these inspiring artists and their wonderful initiatives with you.

With warm wishes,
Regula