HRGOLDEN DRUM 2025 EXTENDS COMPETITION DEADLINES
The Golden Drum, International Festival for Creativity held from 13 to 14 October in Portorož, Slovenia calls for entries. Deadlines are extended until 8 September for the main competition and until 22 September for the Young Drummers Competition organized in partnership with Mastercard.
MAIN COMPETITION
Works aired, published, or publicly released for the first time between 22 August 2024 and 22 August 2025, are eligible to compete for the prestigious Golden Drum awards.
Agencies, advertisers, media companies and creatives from 42 countries including Croatia are invited to submit their best work by 8 September 2025, across six sections: One-Channel Drum, Omni-Channel Drum, Craft Drum, Creative Media Excellence Drum, Creative Business Excellence Drum and a special All Juries Section. The main competition’s only group open to entries from around the world is the ‘Game Changer’, a special group designed for campaigns that break away from traditional advertising approaches.
NOVELTIES IN 2025
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, providing them with a platform to showcase their creative excellence on another international stage.
Furthermore, the continued partnership with Little Black Book ensures that all Grand Prix winners gain direct entry into The Immortal Awards competition, further enhancing their visibility and industry recognition.
The festival’s competition is recognized and included on the WARC Creative Rankings, The Drum World Creative Rankings and AdForum Rankings, further affirming its global impact and prestige.
KEY COMPETITION INFORMATION
Deadline for Entry Submission: 8 September 2025 at 23.59 CET
Golden Drum Shortlists Announced: 30 September 2025 at 8.00 CET
Golden Drum Awards Show: 14 October 2025
Groups and Categories: https://goldendrum.com/competition/groups-and-categories
Golden Drum Juries: https://goldendrum.com/competition/juries
Entry System: https://engine.goldendrum.com/
Entry Fees: https://goldendrum.com/competition/competition-fees-payment/one-channel-drum-prices
THE YOUNG DRUMMERS COMPETITION
Calling Young Creatives from all around the world! If you’re under 30 and bursting with bold ideas, listen up. Golden Drum + Mastercard Slovenia want YOU to create a killer concept and eye-popping poster (or poster series) around this year’s theme “Jump into a World Where Everybody Belongs”.
Show the jury your vision of an inclusive world — loud, proud, and full of heart. Ready to make your mark? Let’s go!
What’s in it for you if you crush it?
Big Prize: Snag 1,000 €
VIP Vibes: Score a FREE pass to the Golden Drum Festival + your spotlight on the big international stage
This is your shot to make noise, stand out, and show the world what you’re made of. Be bold, get real, and bring all the feels.
Don’t wait — the deadline is extended 22 September 2025!
Tap into your creativity & submit your entry now!
Entry format: creative idea and poster
Entry fee: 70 EUR (VAT not included)
Check out the Young Drummers Competition Brief: https://goldendrum.com/competition/young-drummers-competition
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