Clio Music

04/29/2025

2026 Entries Open

Clio Music
Clio Music
Entry Information

Built on Clio’s enduring reputation for recognizing the most creative and culturally relevant advertising and communications, Clio Music celebrates the visceral power of music to connect consumers and brands around the world. The program is dedicated to awarding the creative contributions of the marketers and communicators that push boundaries, permeate pop culture, and establish a new precedent for artist promotion, music marketing, brand collaborations, and the use of music in advertising and trailers.

Key Dates

First Deadline: 

June 6th, 2025

Second Deadline:

August 1st, 2025

Final Deadline:

October 3rd, 2025

Entry Fees

Entry fees and charges are US Dollars only

Medium April 29th to June 6th June 7th to August 1st August 2nd to October 3rd
Deadline 1 Deadline 2 Deadline 3
SINGLE ENTRY FEE:  Design Craft, Design – Gig Posters, Digital/Mobile & Social Media Craft, Use of Music Craft $200 $250 $350
SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Design, Digital/Mobile, AI & Emerging Technologies, Experience/Activation, Fan Engagement, Film & Video, Film & Video Craft, Innovation, Live Music, Merchandise & Premiums, Partnerships, Sponsorships & Collaborations, Public Relations, Social Good, Social Media, Use of Music in Audio Advertising, Use of Music in Advertising, Use of Music in Film & Video, Television & Games, Use of Music Innovation, Sonic Branding $430 $505 $625
SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Branded Entertainment & Content, Creative Effectiveness $630 $705 $775
SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Integrated Campaign $830 $905 $975
SINGLE ENTRY FEE: Use of Music in Trailers & Teasers $375 $475 $625
CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Design Craft , Design – Gig Posters, Digital/Mobile & Social Media Craft, Use of Music in Advertising Craft $400 $500 $700
CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE:  Design, Digital/Mobile, AI & Emerging Technologies, Experience/Activation, Fan Engagement, Live Music, Merchandise & Premiums, Film & Video, Film & Video Craft, Social Media, Use of Music in Audio Advertising, Use of Music in Advertising, Use of Music Innovation, Use of Music in Film, Television & Games, Sonic Branding $875 $1025 $1250
CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Branded Entertainment & Content $1275 $1425 $1550
CAMPAIGN ENTRY FEE: Use of Music in Trailers & Teasers $375 $475 $625
Student: $50 $50 $50
Fees are non-refundable. Withdrawn entries (whether withdrawn by entrant or by the Clio Awards for entrants failure to comply with the entry rules) will NOT be refunded.
All deadlines are 11:59 pm PST.