Golden Drum 2025 open for entries!

The Golden Drum application system is officially open. Advertisers, agencies and other marketing communications professionals may submit their best work by 22 August 2025.

Get ready for one of the most prestigious creative awards – the Golden Drum competition is open for submissions! Join the global stage on 13-14 October 2025, in Portorož, Slovenia.

This competition brings together visionaries from 42 countries – agencies, advertisers, media experts, and creatives of all profiles.

You can submit your masterpieces in six categories: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum, and the special All Juries Section.

Golden Drum introduces several novelties this year

This year`s updates relate to the entry process, reflecting the evolving industry landscape:

• AI Disclaimer – A new disclosure question has been introduced, requiring entrants to specify if and how AI technology was used in their submitted works
• Cultural Context Question – To highlight the importance of local markets, the cultural context question – previously unique to the Genius Loci / Local Spirit group – will now be expanded to all groups and categories

Partnerships with thenetworkone and Little Black Book

This year marks the beginning of an exciting new partnership with thenetworkone, dedicated to supporting independent agencies that often face challenges in gaining global recognition. Through this collaboration, Grand Prix and Gold-winning works from independent agencies will automatically qualify for the Indie Awards 2026.

The collaboration with Little Black Book also continues, allowing Grand Prix winners direct entry into The Immortal Awards competition, increasing their global visibility.

Golden Drum is also featured in AdForum Business Creative Report – the competition is now part of a unique ranking of the most awarded campaigns by industry sector.

Super Early Bird = Super Savings

Don’t miss out on Super Early Bird tickets, available only until April 25, 2025.

Check out other discounts and offers

All entrants of Golden Drum Festival can choose among the Super Early Bird, the Early Bird, and the Standard Entry fees for the competition. For every 10 entries, the entrant gets completed delegate pass without lunch for attending the Golden Drum Festival free of charge. More about Entry Fees see link.

All delegates can already ensure their passes: Complete Pass (with or without lunch) or Young Drummers Pass (under 30 years old), see the pricelist here. All Ukrainian entrants receive a 50% discount on entry fees.

In collaboration with regional Associations, Golden Drum offers a 20% discount on delegate fees for their members. See here the list of Associations the festival is partnering with.

Secure your place at the 31st Golden Drum and present your work on the global stage!

Tags: Golden Drum, Marketing awards

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