Contest | Ayla A New Musical

THE ULTIMATE FAN CREATOR CHALLENGE 2026

One Album. Infinite Possibilities.

Have you discovered your favourite song from

AYLA, A New Musical?

Now it's your turn to bring it to life.

Whether you're a singer, dancer, filmmaker, animator, illustrator, musician, producer or storyteller, we want to see your interpretation of the music from AYLA.

This isn't simply a singing competition. It's a celebration of creativity in every form.

CREATE. REIMAGINE. INSPIRE.

Choose any song from the AYLA concept album and reinterpret it in your own

unique way.

YOU CAN SUBMIT:

Vocal Performance

An original cover version
Acoustic performance
Piano or guitar arrangement
Full band performance
A cappella interpretation
Duet or ensemble performance
Your own orchestration or musical arrangement (highly encouraged!)

You may:

Create your own instrumental arrangement

Produce an entirely new musical interpretation
Use the official backing tracks available on our website.

Originality will be rewarded.

Dance & Choreography

Create choreography inspired by your favourite AYLA song.

You may perform:

Contemporary
Ballet
Jazz
Hip Hop
Musical Theatre
Cultural/Folk Dance
Freestyle
Partner or Group performances

Outstanding dance entries may be featured across AYLA's official social media channels.

Film & Visual Storytelling

Think outside the box. Bring the music to life through film.

Examples include:

Short Film
Music Video
Animatic
Cartoon
Visual Art
Digital Illustration
AI-assisted artwork
Lyric video

If your creativity can tell the story of AYLA - we want to see it.

Any Creative Medium!

There are no limits.

If your work is inspired by AYLA, you're welcome to submit it.

Photography
Painting
3D Art
Fashion
Costume Design
Poetry
Creative Writing
Mixed Media

If it celebrates the music, it belongs here.

📅 Competition Timeline

Entries Open 8 August 2026

Submission Deadline. 10 September (11:59 PM BST)
Throughout the competition, we'll be selecting standout entries to feature across our official social media channels. If your submission catches our eye, you could be showcased before the competition even closes.

🏆 Winners Announcement

On 30 September 2026 we will reveal:

🥉 Third Place
🥈 Second Place
🥇 First Place
⭐ Selected Compilation Artists
⭐ Creator Showcase Selections

Selected finalists may also receive honourable mentions across our digital platforms.

🎁 PRIZES

All eligible submissions, including vocal performances, dance, choreography, film, animation, visual art and other creative work, will be considered together for the three overall competition prizes.

🥇 First Prize

· £150 e-commerce Gift Voucher
· Two tickets to an upcoming AYLA live concert or event in London
· Official winner’s certificate
· Featured interview across AYLA’s social media channels
· Winning entry showcased across AYLA’s official platforms

🥈 Second Prize

· £100 e-commerce Gift Voucher
· Two tickets to an upcoming AYLA live concert or event in London
· Official finalist certificate
· Entry featured across AYLA’s social media channels

🥉 Third Prize

· £50 e-commerce Gift Voucher
· Two tickets to an upcoming AYLA live concert or event in London
· Official finalist certificate
· Entry featured across AYLA’s social media channels

🎙 OFFICIAL AYLA COMPILATION ALBUM

In addition to the three overall prizes, up to ten of the most original, distinctive and compelling vocal and musical cover versions (audio/video) may be selected for inclusion on an official AYLA compilation album, curated and released by Vanara Ltd across major digital streaming platforms.

This opportunity is open specifically to eligible vocal and musical submissions. Selection for the compilation is separate from the overall competition ranking, meaning that a singer may be selected for the album whether they place first, second or third in the overall competition.

We are looking for interpretations that stand out through originality, artistic vision, emotional impact and musical quality.

To be eligible for final inclusion, selected tracks must be professionally recorded and mixed to an industry-standard quality and suitable for commercial digital release.

Each selected artist will also be asked to create a simple self-made video to accompany their track. This can be filmed on a smartphone, an iPhone-style, authentic performance video is absolutely fine.

Each selected artist will be offered a track-specific recording and release agreement with Vanara Ltd covering the inclusion of their AYLA cover version on the compilation album.

Selected artists will receive:

Inclusion on the official AYLA compilation album
Worldwide digital distribution across major streaming platforms
Full artist credit on the release
Promotion across AYLA’s official social media and digital channels
The opportunity to become part of the official AYLA musical catalogue

Final inclusion will be subject to audio quality, production suitability, rights clearance and agreement of the relevant contractual terms. Final mastering will be carried out by Vanara Ltd to ensure consistency across the compilation.

🎬 CREATOR SHOWCASE OPPORTUNITIES

Outstanding dance, choreography, filmmaking, animation, visual art and other creative submissions may also be selected for dedicated promotion and showcasing across AYLA’s official digital channels, particularly Instagram and YouTube.

Selected work may be featured through:

· Dedicated social media posts and videos
· Instagram Reels and Stories
· YouTube features or compilations
· Artist or creator spotlights
· Interviews and behind-the-scenes content
· Ongoing inclusion in AYLA’s digital campaign

These showcase opportunities are separate from the overall first, second and third prizes and may be awarded to multiple creators whose work stands out.

AUDIO

Please send us audiofiles in .wav format (and a simple self-made video).

VIDEO
Preferred formats:

MP4
MOV

Minimum quality:
1080p HD
4K encouraged where possible.
Landscape orientation preferred.
Good lighting and clear sound will significantly improve your submission.

General Rules

Your submission should:

• Feature music from the AYLA album

• Be your own original creative work

• Include the title of the AYLA song used

• Include your name (or artist name)

• Tell us a little about your creative idea and what inspired your interpretation.

📤 How to Enter

Submit your entry between 10 August and 10 September 2026.

Please include:

Name

Country

Email address

Song title