OFFICIAL CANDIDATURE MANUAL
IMFO AWARDS 2026
Ibiza Music Forum · Art, Music & Lifestyle


Welcome to the IMFO Awards 2026
Thank you for being part of the third edition of the IMFO Awards, created to recognize excellence, creativity and innovation within the music, entertainment, art and lifestyle industries.

If you believe your artist, company, project or initiative deserves recognition, we invite you to submit your candidature.

This guide will walk you through the entire application process.

1. Before You Start

Before submitting your candidature, please prepare the following information:
	•	Artist, company or project name 
	•	Award category 
	•	Short description of your candidature 
	•	Website (optional) 
	•	Social media links 
	•	Promotional material (optional) 
	•	Professional photo 

2. Download the Official Template

Download the Official IMFO 2026 Candidature Template available on this page.
The template has been created to provide a consistent visual identity for all candidates and to facilitate promotion across IMFO's official communication channels.

Available formats:
	•	Adobe Photoshop (.PSD) 
	•	Adobe Illustrator (.AI) 
	•	Transparent logo (.PNG) 

Use the software you are most comfortable with.

3. Customize the Template

The template must respect the official IMFO visual identity.

You may modify
	•	Main photograph 
	•	Artist, company or project name 
	•	Award category 

Do NOT modify
	•	IMFO logo 
	•	Official colors 
	•	Typography 
	•	Graphic layout 
	•	Sponsor logos 
	•	Event dates 
	•	Decorative elements 

Maintaining a consistent visual identity helps strengthen the IMFO Awards brand worldwide.

4. Photo Requirements

Your photograph is the most important element of the artwork.
Please ensure it is:

	•	High resolution 
	•	Professional quality 
	•	Transparent background (PNG) whenever possible 
	•	Professionally cut out if transparency is unavailable 
	•	Sharp and well lit 
	•	Free of watermarks 
	•	Free of additional text 
	•	Free of third-party logos 

Official promotional images are highly recommended.

5. Template Composition

When placing your photograph, please respect the template's safe areas.
Do not cover:

	•	IMFO logo 
	•	Event title 
	•	Award category 
	•	Sponsor logos 
	•	Website address 
	•	Graphic elements 

The photograph should integrate naturally into the composition.

6. Exporting Your Artwork

Once completed, export your artwork as:
	•	JPG 
	•	Maximum quality 
	•	sRGB color profile 
	•	Minimum resolution: 1080 × 1350 pixels 
Please do not submit screenshots or low-resolution images.

7. Share Your Candidature

Help us promote the IMFO Awards 2026 by sharing your official artwork.
Follow our official channels

Instagram
@ibizamusicforum

Facebook
Ibiza Music Forum

Publish your artwork

Post your personalized artwork on your social media announcing your participation in the IMFO Awards 2026.

Please remember to:

	•	Tag @ibizamusicforum 
	•	Use the official hashtags: 
#IMFO2026
#IMFOAwards2026
#IbizaMusicForum

Why should you share it?

Sharing your candidature helps promote both your project and the IMFO Awards internationally.

Selected posts may also be featured or reposted through IMFO's official communication channels.

Please note that social media activity does not influence the jury's evaluation.

8. Complete the Application Form

Once your artwork is ready, complete the online application form.
Required information includes:

	•	Award Call 
	•	Relationship to the candidature 
	•	Full name 
	•	Email 
	•	Phone number 
	•	Country / City 
	•	Candidate name 
	•	Award category 
	•	Website (optional) 
	•	Social media links 
	•	Description of your candidature 

9. Supporting Documentation

You may upload additional material to strengthen your candidature, such as:
	•	Press Kit 
	•	Portfolio 
	•	Biography 
	•	Promotional dossier 
	•	Additional photographs 
	•	Marketing material 

Accepted formats:
	•	PDF 
	•	JPG 
	•	PNG 

Maximum file size:
5 MB

10. Before Submitting

Please make sure that:
✔ All information is correct.
✔ The selected category is appropriate.
✔ Your photograph is high quality.
✔ The official template has been correctly customized.
✔ Your candidature description clearly explains why you should be considered.
✔ You have accepted the Privacy Policy.
✔ You have completed the reCAPTCHA verification.

11. Submission

When everything is ready, click Submit Candidature.

You will receive confirmation that your application has been successfully received.
Our team will review all submitted documentation before beginning the evaluation process.

12. Evaluation Process

Submitting a candidature does not automatically guarantee a nomination.
All applications will be reviewed by the IMFO Awards Committee according to the official evaluation criteria established in the Award Rules.

The organization may request additional information whenever necessary.
13. Image Rights

By submitting your candidature, you authorize Ibiza Music Forum to use your customized official artwork created from the IMFO template for promotional purposes related to the IMFO Awards 2026, including:

	•	Official website 
	•	Social media 
	•	Press releases 
	•	Event presentations 
	•	Promotional campaigns 
	•	Institutional communications 

The copyright of the original photographs remains with their respective owners.

Final Recommendations

For the best possible presentation, we recommend:
	•	Using professional photography. 
	•	Maintaining a visual identity consistent with your brand. 
	•	Carefully reviewing all text before submission. 
	•	Sharing your candidature on social media. 
	•	Tagging @ibizamusicforum in your posts. 
	•	Keeping a copy of your editable PSD or AI file for future updates. 



Thank You

Thank you for participating in the IMFO Awards 2026.

We wish you the best of luck and sincerely appreciate your contribution to the international music, art and lifestyle community.

See you at IMFO 2026!


