The 5th Annual FlashFWD Awards will honor emerging and premiere stars in music and technology. FlashFWD brings attention to the innovators revolutionizing the the way we create and consume music via technology. By recognizing them, we amplify their mission as they rise to the top of the culture ethos. FlashFWD is presented by SoundCTRL, the authority in music tech culture and #1 destination for op-eds and first-look interviews, behind the scenes looks at start-ups, and much more exclusivity!
Process of Selection
The nominees are judged by a set of criteria established by the SoundCTRL — a group comprised of business figures, luminaries and visionaries in music and technology — as well as former FlashFWD honorees, speakers and nominees.
Criteria
The judges will base their decision on a number of factors: the influence their product has on pop culture; how innovative the technology used is; what the user’s experience is with the product or service; and how effective the service's engagement with the consumer and artists are.
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SOUNDWAV INFLUENCER
Recognizing a visionary individual who has significantly impacted digital music culture through the early adoption or creation of new technology.
Beyonce
Bob Lefsetz
Jimmy Iovine
Marc Geiger
Nas
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BEST IN MOBILE & TABLET
Awarded to a product or service that is breaking new ground in mobile technology, while expanding upon traditional fan engagement.
Aloompa
Bands in Town
Flipboard
RITHM
Traktor DJ
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BEST IN DISCOVERY
Awarded to a service that significantly impacted and improved the way fans discover and share recorded music.
Band of the Day
Beatport
Shazam
Twitter
Vevo
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BEST IN LIVE
Recognizing a product, service or organization that has most significantly improved the live concert experience from either a fan or artist perspective.
Boiler Room TV
DONDA
GRAMMY Connect
Insomniac Events
TinyChat
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BEST IN ALBUM APPS
Recognizing musicians that used app technology in a revolutionary way to give fans exclusive content around their music.
Jay Z
John Lennon
Lady Gaga
Metric
Skrillex
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BEST IN ARTIST SUPPORT
Recognizing a service that focuses on giving artists more options in creating and promoting his or her music independently.
IND Music
Ingrooves
Gupta Media
Next Big Sound
Rap Genius
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MUSIC VC OF THE YEAR
Honoring a venture capitalist that has made impactful strides in music technology.
Andreessen Horowitz
Fred Wilson [Union Square]
Guggenheim Partners
Shervin Pishevar [Sherpa Global]
Tim Chang [Mayfield]
The Guidelines
Nominees are judged by a set of criteria established by SoundCTRL — a group comprised of business figures, luminaries and visionaries in music and technology.
Judges will base their decision on a number of factors, including the influence their product has on pop culture; how innovative the technology used is; what the user's experience is with the product or service; and how effective the service's engagement with the consumer and artists are.
You can enter a submission to nominate a business or person for the FlashFWD Awards. The fee to submit each entry is $100. Entry is open to anyone in the United States.
Sponsors
Ceremony
The 5th Annual FlashFWD Awards will celebrate winners and honorees on May 14th, 2014 at the Irving Plaza in New York City. The evening will be filled with special performances, guests of honor, cocktails and hor d'oeurves. Leaders in music and technology, cultural influencers, press and honorees will be in attendance, along with the Nue team and a few surprises.
