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Eligible to artists that released a new EP of 75% or more original material in 2022. For our purposes, an “EP” cannot be more than seven tracks OR longer than twenty five minutes.

Eligible to artists that have performed locally at least once in 2022. For our purposes, “locally” refers to shows within the 864 area code.

Eligible to artists that released a music video of an original song — either performance or scripted — in 2022. This award will recognize the artist, director, and / or production company.

Eligible to new artists that began recording or performing original music in 2022.

Eligible to artists that released a new original single in 2022.

Eligible to recording or performing solo artists that released new original music and/or played a show in 2022. For our purposes, a “Solo Artist” is defined as one person.

Eligible to studio producers and engineers that worked on an original local release in 2022. For our purposes, a “local release” refers to music from an artist based in the 864 area code.