Being a member of Academy of Tejano Music is critical in helping the Tejano music community. As a member, you have the benefit of submitting your own material, as well as that of any other artist, for consideration in the Premios Tejano Mundial award process. Also, if you qualify as a member, you will be able to participate in the voting process, receive invitations to participate in exclusive events, as well as access to preferential rates to attend the Premios Tejano Mundial. Academy of Tejano Music offers a voting membership. By joining our music community, you will add your voice and experience to that of Academy of Tejano Music, and together we can share our musical wealth with future generations.

Proof of a career in music, including but not limited to:

COMMERICALLY DISTRIBUTED, VERIFIABLE CREDITS IN A SINGLE CREATIVE PROFESSION.

All tracks must be commercially available in the United States, either through recognized online music retailers/streaming services (defined as paid, full catalog, audio-only, on–demand streaming and/or limited download subscription services) or physical distribution retail stores.

AWARDS AND HONOR
CURRENT RELEASES AVAILABLE
MUSIC VIDEOS
CHARTS OR STREAMING STATISTICS
CURRENT AND HISTORICAL TOURING DATES/PERFORMANCES
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM
ACTIVE MARKETING AND PROMOTION
ESTABLISHED ONLINE PRESENCE

VOTING MEMBERSHIP IS FOR PERFORMERS, SONGWRITERS, PRODUCERS, ENGINEERS, AND MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTORS CURRENTLY WORKING IN THE RECORDING INDUSTRY. VOTING MEMBERS DETERMINE SPECIFIC TEJANO MUNDIAL CATEGORY WINNERS EACH YEAR.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of three (3) credits (singles or tracks) and digitial releases.
  • Each credit must be duly supported by verifiable documentation (e.g. photo or scan of album notes. For digital releases, profiles from AllMusic, Jaxsta, Spotify, among others) are accepted.
  • These credits must have been commercially released and must be available through a digital platform or a physical distribution.
  • Credits must classify within these eligibility categories: singer, musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, and music video.
  • For information on how to qualify as music video director/videographer, please contact the membership department for requirements: contact@academyoftejanomusic.org.


Academy of Tejano Music reserves the discretionary right of admission. The decision of each membership application is based on the evaluation of the submitted material.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • To vote in Industry Only Tejano Mundial categories
  • To receive two (2) VIP Premios Tejano Mundial tickets and access
  • To receive VIP Premios Tejano Mundial parking


VOTING MEMBERSHIP FEE:  $50.00