The annual New Times Music Awards (NTMA) are back in 2024 for their 16th year of celebrating local music!

Get your music ready! Singers, songwriters, musicians, performers, and bands: it’s once again your time to shine! Enter up to 13 songs and 1 album.

There are six genres: Country/Folk/Americana, Rock/Alternative, Hip-Hop/Rap, R&B/Blues, Open, and Youth. There are also Songwriter and Best Album categories.

Become a legendary New Times Music Award recipient!

Enter to win amazing prizes including a custom NTMA Newtie, your name/band name on all NTMA merch, and a performing spot at the New Times Music Awards and Showcase at SLO Brew Rock on Friday, Nov. 22.

SEE THE FULL RULES AND ENTER YOUR MUSIC HERE

Entries will be accepted starting on July 18. Entries are due by 5 p.m. on Monday, August 12.

The judges narrow down their selections, then we'll post the songs online and ask our readers to vote for their favorites.

Readers' Choice Voting will take place in September–October.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at (805) 546-8208 or email [email protected].