Earbux.com Announces $10,000 Giveaway for Artists

The music platform is rewarding its growing community with a year-long contest.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Earbux.com, an app dedicated to helping independent musicians earn more from their art, has announced a $10,000 giveaway for its users. The contest runs from January 1 to December 31, 2026, and artists or labels can enter by signing up and publishing a playlist on the platform. The artist with the most cumulative subscribers in 2026 will receive a $5,000 grand prize, while the next 5 top playlists will each get $1,000.

Why it matters

The giveaway reflects Earbux.com's mission to empower and reward independent artists, who often struggle to earn a living from their music. By incentivizing direct fan engagement and subscriber growth, the contest aims to build a more loyal and lucrative community for musicians on the platform.

The details

To enter, artists and labels must sign up for a membership on Earbux.com and publish a playlist of their music. The winner of the $5,000 grand prize will be the playlist with the most cumulative monthly subscribers over the course of 2026. The next 5 top playlists will each receive a $1,000 prize.

  • The giveaway runs from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
  • The $5,000 grand prize winner will be announced on February 1, 2027.

The players

Earbux.com

An app dedicated to helping independent musicians earn more from their art, offering them the opportunity to earn paying subscribers directly, sell songs in limited releases, or share in the app's profits.

Nate Smith

The founder of Earbux.com, who is committed to putting money directly into the hands of artists and creators.

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What they’re saying

“I love putting money directly into the hands of artists and creators.”

— Nate Smith, Founder (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The winner of the $5,000 grand prize will be announced on February 1, 2027.

The takeaway

Earbux.com's $10,000 giveaway is a testament to the platform's dedication to supporting and rewarding independent musicians, who often face significant challenges in earning a sustainable living from their art. By incentivizing direct fan engagement and subscriber growth, the contest aims to build a more loyal and lucrative community for artists on the platform.