Music that combines catchy pop melodies and lyrics with predominantly acoustic instrumentation, creating a stripped-down, intimate sound

Including Ambient, Minimalist, Drones & Underscores

Music characterised by catchy melodies, memorable lyrics (optional) and a polished commercial production aesthetic

Including all genres of festive Christmas music

Celebrating trailer music that supports comedic or light-hearted stories with charm, wit, and energy.

Music created for use in film, television and game trailers which lean more on human stories and emotions

Music created for use in film, television and game trailers which lean more on human stories and emotions

Electronic music characterised by fast breakbeats, heavy basslines, and intricate drum patterns, often featuring elements of jungle, dub, and techno

Including Dance (club), Garage, Techno, Rave & Trance, & EDM

Music created for use in film, television and game trailers focusing on the large-scale, impactful combination of orchestral and electronic elements

Orchestral score created to compliment a fantasy filmic style

Music created for use in film, television and game trailers in the fantasy genre

Including Acoustic & Contemporary Folk

Featuring heavy distorted guitar riffs, aggressive vocals (optional), and impactful drumming

Music of US black and Hispanic origin characterized by DJing, sampling and sometimes beatboxing.

Electronic dance music characterised by repetitive beats, synthesized basslines, and rhythmic hi-hats, often incorporating soulful vocals and energetic build-ups

Music characterised by its emphasis on independent production, diverse sounds, and often introspective or unconventional lyrics, blending elements of punk, alternative, and experimental rock

Including Traditional Jazz, Gypsy Jazz, Ragtime, Big Band, Swing, Easy Listening & Lounge

Celebrating outstanding Production Music inspired by Latin rhythms and genres, combining authenticity with contemporary global appeal.

Music featuring catchy melodies and accessibility of pop music with a more raw energy and instrumentation of rock

Music featuring Rap vocals

Including Rock'n'Roll, Blues Rock, Country Rock, Americana, Punk, Garage Rock & Ska

Orchestral score created to compliment a sci-fi filmic style

Music that blends emotive, rich harmonies, and groove-driven rhythms, often featuring themes of love, heartache, and empowerment

Anything goes!

Honouring Production Music that draws on global influences, styles, and instrumentation, celebrating cultural diversity and authenticity.

Awarded for exceptional use of production music in film trailers, enhancing storytelling and audience engagement.

Recognising the use of production music within TV drama to support storytelling, emotion and character development.

Recognising outstanding sync in TV trailers, where music drives anticipation and narrative impact.

Celebrating effective use of production music across digital campaigns, social ads and online content.

Awarded for exceptional integration of production music within a Video Game or Video Game trailer.

Celebrating high-energy and emotive use of production music in sports related and broadcast content or a Sports Trailer.

Recognising impactful sync in TV advertising, where music elevates brand storytelling and audience connection.

Recognising outstanding use of Production Music in television entertainment formats, including reality, competition, and light entertainment, where music drives narrative pacing, tone, and audience engagement. across unscripted and formatted TV shows.

Celebrating effective use of Production Music in documentaries and factual programming, enhancing narrative clarity, authenticity, and emotional depth.