Now in its fourth consecutive year in India, JBL has again announced its Music Academy for 2026, which will be focused on emerging local artists and connecting them with mentorship, global exposure, and a world-class platform to make their voices heard. Global ambassadors DJ Martin Garrix and vocalist Benson Boone will mentor the selected members of the 2026 class in India in conjunction with JBL Music Academy’s long-established association with award-winning brand ambassador AR Rahman.
Driven by JBL’s brand purpose “Making Voices Heard”, the Academy as per JBL statement will offer a global platform to discover, cultivate and elevate the next generation of music makers and is a step in JBL’s journey to create cultural impact beyond the product.
“For 80 years, JBL has stood for one thing, making sure no voice goes unheard. JBL Music Academy 2026 carries that same belief forward. It is created for emerging artists, producers, and creators from all parts of the world who view music as the language of self-expression. Unapologetic, hungry to grow, and driven to be seen and heard, this is the kind of talent we want to celebrate at JBL Music Academy 2026.”, said Shekhar Datta, Sales Management Leader, Consumer Audio India, HARMAN India.
Emerging artists aged 18 and above can apply by submitting a motivational video and up to three original music tracks at www.jbl.com/musicacademy. Applications for the campaign open on 1 June 2026 and close on 14 August 2026.
