Rules

By taking part in this hackathon, you agree to follow the Berlin Code of Conduct, and contribute to providing a friendly, safe and welcoming environment for all, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, socioeconomic status and religion (or lack thereof). 

By registering for and participating in this hackathon, you acknowledge and agree that the organisers may photograph, film, and audio-record your participation and project presentation. You grant the organisers and their partners a worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual licence to use, reproduce, edit, publish, distribute, and display these recordings (including your name, likeness and voice) for event documentation, promotional and educational purposes, in any media now known or later developed.

If you would prefer not to be individually featured, please inform the organisers in advance or at check-in so we can provide a “no photo” indicator and make reasonable efforts to accommodate. Note that general “crowd” shots may still capture you incidentally.

📅 Dates

  • Hackathon Kickoff: Saturday, 6 September 2025, 10:00 (BST)

  • Hacking Ends: Sunday, 7 September 2025, 14:00 (BST)

  • Project Submissions Due: Sunday, 7 September 2025, 14:00 (BST) via Devpost

  • Judging & Demos: Sunday, 7 September 2025, 14:00–17:00 (BST)

  • Winners Announced: Sunday, 7 September 2025, after jury deliberation

✅ Eligibility

  • Open to students, professionals, and enthusiasts of all backgrounds.

  • Participants must be 18 years or older.

  • Both beginners and experienced hackers are welcome.

  • Teams may have between 3 and 5 members.

  • All projects must be developed during the hackathon timeframe.

📦 Project and Submission Requirements

Each team must submit:

  1. Project description — what you built, the problem it solves, and who it’s for.

  2. Demo video (max 3 minutes) — showcasing your hack in action.

  3. Link to code or prototype — GitHub repo, plugin file, or prototype URL.

  4. Team details — all members’ names and roles.

  5. Challenge track selection — indicate if your project is for:

    • MuseHub Challenge

    • Audiotool Challenge

    • ABRSM Challenge

    • Open Category

🏆 Prizes

MuseHub Challenge

  • Top project featured on MuseHub, with 10k+ guaranteed traffic.

Audiotool Challenge

  • Winner featured in Audiotool newsletter, homepage, and launch campaign.

  • Up to $5,000 Google Cloud credits.

ABRSM Challenge: 

  • Cash prize of £1500 for the winning team

Open Categories

  • Platinum tickets to SXSW London, Jury recognition and showcase opportunities

⚖️ Judging Criteria and Winner Selection

Projects will be judged on the following:

  • Creativity & Innovation (25%) — originality of the idea.

  • Technical Execution (25%) — how well the project works.

  • Impact & Usefulness (25%) — who benefits and how significant is the value.

  • Presentation (25%) — clarity and quality of the demo and submission.

Winner Selection:

  • An jury of experts in music and technology will review all eligible submissions.

  • Scores will be based on the above criteria.

  • Winners in each track will be announced during the closing session on 7 September 2025.

 

Terms and Conditions for Participation in ABRSM's Hackathon Challenge

To participate in this hackathon challenge, you must agree to the following detailed terms and conditions. The dataset you will receive is the property of ABRSM and is confidential.

You must

  • Only use it for this hackathon – you must not re-use it in any other projects
  • Not share, publish, or redistribute any part of the dataset
  • Delete all copies within immediately after the hackathon ends

Fill in this form to get started, or contact Jose Navarro (jnavarro@abrsm.ac.uk).