REGISTER TO COMPETE
Humans vs AI — write a song, hit the stage, let the crowd decide. Register below to reserve your spot.
No AI or tech skills required. The Humans track is for traditional artists competing with their own talent and workflow. Solo artists, duos, and bands all welcome.
Remote registration still open! — Closes Wednesday, March 25 at noon CT · $10 per person
Missed the original deadline? Compete from anywhere in the world — deadline extended.
Competing remotely?
Submit a recording from anywhere in the world. $10 per person, no travel required.
The 6-day sprint
Go solo or team up
Solo artists welcome — or build a crew of up to 10
Write & record
Original song, concept to streaming-ready in 6 days
Use your own process
Your instruments and DAW, or AI tools — your call
Perform or submit
Live in Nashville or submit a recording remotely
5 Competition Tracks
Compete in Nashville in person, or join the Remote Open track from anywhere in the world.
In Person — Nashville, TN
Humans — Emerging
Traditional artists, earlier career
Humans — Established
Traditional artists, established
Hybrid — Emerging
AI-integrated artists, earlier career
Hybrid — Established
AI-integrated artists, established
Remote — Anywhere
Remote Open
All humans & hybrid artists — submit a recording
Track winners face off live for the grand prize
Participant perks included
Every registered Music City Make-A-Thon participant can activate one free month of Aiode Pro via Aiode's partner profile. LANDR is also donating 2 months of LANDR Studio Pro for participants, with redemption details available in the participant dashboard for the first 225 redemptions through January 1, 2027.
Registration Tiers
Standard Entry
$20 / person
- Full competition entry
- Compete in your chosen track
- Workshop and mentor access
- Free 1 month of Aiode Pro + 2 months of LANDR Studio Pro
Remote Open
$10 / person
- Compete from anywhere
- Humans or Hybrid artists
- Submit a recording
- Workshop and mentor access
- Free 1 month of Aiode Pro + 2 months of LANDR Studio Pro
VIP Innovator
$35 / person
- Everything in Standard
- "In The Mix" VIP social Friday evening
- Early expo access Saturday (11am vs 12pm)
- Priority communications + updates
- Groups of 10+: $30/person
Music City Make-A-Thon
Top Prizes
No approval step · Spots are limited
No approval needed · Solo or teams