The popular music contest “Otoya Grand Prix,” presented by Sound House and TuneCore Japan, is set to return in 2025! This year, submissions will be accepted from songs distributed via TuneCore Japan. The Grand Prize winner will receive 500,000 S-points (equivalent to 500,000 yen) along with other exciting prizes. Additional awards include the Runner-Up Grand Prix, Excellence Award, Sponsor Awards, and Special Judge Award.

Start accepting entries on August 7, 2025 (Thursday)

- Prizes and Awards -

■ Grand Prize (1 Winner)
500,000 points + additional prize + 3-year free TuneCore Japan single distribution coupon x3
Choose one additional prize from the following:
AKG / K812
AKG / C414 XLII
TANNOY / GOLD7 - Pair
CLASSIC PRO / DM20

■ Runner-Up (1 Winner)
200,000 points + additional prize + 3-year free TuneCore Japan single distribution coupon x1
Choose one additional prize from the following:
AKG / K712PRO
AKG / C314
JBL / 306P MKII - Pair
Soundcraft / Ui16

■ Excellence Award (5 Winners)
100,000 points + additional prize + 1-year free TuneCore Japan single distribution coupon x1
Choose one additional prize from the following:
AKG / K712PRO
AKG / C214
JBL / 305P MKII - Pair
Soundcraft / Ui12

■ Special Judge Award (1 Winner)
50,000 points + additional prize + 3-year free TuneCore Japan single distribution coupon x1
Choose one additional prize from the following:
YAMAHA / AG03MK2 W LSPK
YAMAHA / YCM705 W
YAMAHA / SEQTRAK ORANGE

■ Roland Award (1 Winner)
special prize
Choose three from:
ROLAND / A-49-BK
ROLAND / GO:MIXER PRO-X
AUDIX / OM3S
DW / DWCP2000A
BOSS / ME-90
BOSS / BB-1X Bass Driver

■ Media Integration Award (1 Winner)
special prize
Choose one from:
iZotope / Mix & Master Bundle Advanced
Native Instruments / KOMPLETE 15 ULTIMATE DL
LEWITT / LCT 540 S
Apogee / Duet 3 + Duet Dock
Focal / Lensys Professional

For the latest updates and entry guidelines, visit the official contest page:

Otoya Grand Prix 2025 with TuneCore Japan