MinPop 2026 Songwriting Competition
The premier songwriting competition celebrating Mindanaoan music and culture. Submit your original compositions for a chance to be featured at MinPop 2026.
• All submissions must be original compositions.
• Songs should celebrate Filipino culture, particularly Mindanaoan heritage.
• Submissions must be in MP3 or WAV format, maximum 6 minutes duration.
• Lyrics must be provided.
• Multiple languages accepted (English, Filipino, Bisaya, etc.).
Ballad
Emotional ballads and love songs
Max entries: 75
Folk/Traditional
Songs incorporating traditional Filipino/Mindanaoan musical elements
Max entries: 50
Hip-Hop/Rap
Hip-hop and rap compositions with Filipino themes
Max entries: 50
Pop/Contemporary
Modern pop songs with contemporary sound and production
Max entries: 100
Grand Prize Winner
Cash prize + Performance slot at MinPop 2026 + Recording contract
Runner-up
Cash prize + Professional recording session
Third Place
Cash prize + Music video production
Ana Delgado
Music Industry & A&R
Grammy-nominated producer and MinPop festival founder
Carlos Rodriguez
Traditional Music Fusion
Music director and composer known for incorporating traditional Filipino instruments
Maria Santos
Pop Music Production
Award-winning songwriter and producer with 20+ years in the Filipino music industry