09/05/2026
NUX NeXt Global Guitar Contest‼️‼️
This is a celebration of NUX's 20th anniversary, and an exploration of our search for the next gem. We've gathered our long-lasting friends and artists to the judge panel, and collected huge prizes for you😍😍
For full rules, backing tracks and watermarks, read this link:
https://nuxaudio.com/20thanniversary/nuxnextglobalguitarcontest/
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Follow NUX on Instagram OR YouTube
2. Record the video of you playing over our backing track (Provided)
3. Show your face and hands clearly
4. Include NUX watermark overlay (Provided)
5. Follow naming rules and add hashtags (REQUIRED)
6. Post on your social media
7. Submit via entry form
WINNERS & PRIZES:🔥🔥🔥
Grand Champion: Travel to Shanghai + Live performance + MG-50Li + B-8 & B-7PRO + Become NUX Artist
2nd Place: MG-50Li + B-8 & B-7PRO
3rd Place: MG-50Li + AXON 3
Top 20 Finalists (20): 20th Anniversary Horseman Pedal + Merch Pack
People's Choice Award (3): 20th Anniversary Horseman Pedal + Merch Pack
Judges' Choice Award (5): Amp Academy Stomp
IMPORTANT DATES:‼️‼️‼️
Round 1 Submissions: May 1 - June 30, 2026
Round 1 Winners Announced: July 15
Round 2 Submissions: July 16 - July 31
Round 2 Winners Announced: August 15
Grand Champion performs at Music China Shanghai: October 28-31
