Yamaha Launches The Create Feat. Vocaloid Program With 1 Million Yen Prize
Yamaha, the creator of VOCALOID, is directly investing in finding new talent through a structured tournament and educational content, signaling a formal push to sustain the Vocaloid creator ecosystem.
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Yamaha Corporation announced 'THE CREATE feat. VOCALOID,' a program to discover and nurture next-generation Vocaloid producers. It features a 'Talent Discovery Tournament' with a 1 million yen prize, a 'Creator Academy' segment, and support from artists like Kayoko Kusano and john. Applications run from June 15 to July 31, 2026.
Yamaha Corporation has opened applications for 'THE CREATE feat. VOCALOID,' a program centered on a 'Talent Discovery Tournament' that awards 1 million yen to the winner. Participants must create songs based on given themes, and the production process will be broadcast on YouTube starting mid-October 2026. The winner also receives activity support including a song implementation in the rhythm game 'Risdom' and collaboration with professional artists.
The program includes a 'Creator Academy' segment where established Vocaloid P and musicians explain their creative process. Official supporters include singer Kayoko Kusano, john (of the solo project TOOBOE), and the music unit OSTER project. Participating Vocaloid P listed are Chinozo, Satsuki, Nejishiki, R Sound Design, Nakiso, Iruka Ice, and Minamino Minami. Applicants must use DAW software and cannot be under contract with a talent agency, production company, or music label. There are no age, nationality, or gender restrictions.
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