Call of the International Gypsy and World Music Network

We are looking for the anthem of the International Gypsy Song Day!

Important criteria:
– The song should have a festival atmosphere.
– We accept works in Hungarian, English, and Romani.
– It must not be an adaptation. The piece must be written and created specifically for this
occasion.
– Maximum song length: 4 minutes.
– The lyrics may contain a maximum of 6 verses.
– The BPM must remain constant throughout — no slowing down or speeding up.
– The song must include the following keywords: Gypsy Song Day, acceptance, diversity, love,
peace.
– We do not accept lyrics or melodies edited by artificial intelligence.
A 10-member jury will decide which are the top three songs. These three songs will be made public,
and the audience will be invited to vote and choose the winning song.

Desh Manush – the 10-member jury:
Cyril Morin – USA
Vili Klopottek – Germany
Marina Pommier – France
Ula Nowak – Poland
Emil Fulirija – Croatia
Dragan Ristic – Serbia
Balázs Weyer – Hungary
Miklós Both – Hungary
Antal Kovács – Hungary
Tamás Szabó – Hungary

Grand Prize: 1500 euros + a performance at one of the venues of the International Gypsy Song Day
Submission deadline: February 28, 2026
Please send the completed works to: igawnamusic [snail] igawna.hu