🎧Tidal Contest: $1M in Total Prizes to Indie Artists

Tidal Upload Headliners Contest: Tidal has always put artists first, and now they're backing it up with $1M in total prizes via their Upload Headliners contest. Tidal is celebrating indie talent by giving $100K each to 10 artists with the best tracks uploaded by December 31.

Do you have what it takes to be one of Tidal’s Upload Headliners? 😏

Must be US-based, 18 or over, and own the rights to your music to enter.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends at 11:59:59 PM ET on 12/31/2025, except for Judging Panel 1 which ends on 11/20/2025. Open to legal residents of 50 US and DC, 18+ who have a US Tidal account. Void where prohibited. For Official Rules, go to tidal.com/terms/upload-headliners 

Tidal Upload: You can upload your original music directly to Tidal now. And, Tidal’s Editorial team is currently listening to every track that is uploaded and made public. 

• Upload original music instantly for free

• Be heard by Tidal’s Editorial team, who select publicly uploaded tracks for playlisting opportunities each week

• Maintain full control of custom artwork and track details

• Share links to your uploaded music with fans

You do not need a Tidal subscription to upload your music. And, listeners don’t need a Tidal subscription to stream your tracks. Try TIDAL Upload now on Desktop or use the latest version of the TIDAL app. 

With Tidal Upload: Tidal will never own your music. Quickly share you music on your terms: you can still use traditional distributors for your Uploaded music and you can unpublish your Uploads at any time Share your music freely: no subscription needed to Upload (or to listen to Uploads) and Uploading is free.