Write the Stories of the Chinese Diaspora with AI · Special Tribute to ZJU's 130th Anniversary

The 1st North American Chinese AI Music
Creation & Creativity Contest 2026–2027

Open to all Chinese living in North America with no university affiliation required. Create your musical stories with AI!

Online Registration Form Details

About the Contest / 大赛宗旨

This competition is co-hosted by the Zhejiang University Alumni Association of North Carolina (ZJUAA NC) and NACUAANC, supported by multiple US East ZJU alumni associations, as well as NACUAA chapters in Northern California, Silicon Valley, Southern California, and other organizations.

This is the 1st AI Music Creation & Creativity Contest built specifically for the Chinese diaspora in North America. We welcome all Chinese residents, immigrants, international students, and friends in North America to participate, with no university affiliation required.

Creators are encouraged to partner with AI to express Chinese stories, emotions, cultural fusion, and innovation in North America. A "Special Alma Mater Award" is also established to honor Zhejiang University's 130th Anniversary.

Eligibility / 参赛资格

Chinese residents, immigrants, students, and friends living in North America
No age limit, no university affiliation required
Individual or team submissions welcome

Contest Structure (3 Stages · 8 Hubs)

Preliminaries

Auditions across 8 hubs (NC, DC, TN, FL, PA, TX, CA, WA)

Semifinals

East Alliance vs West Alliance in a major digital showdown.

Grand Finals

Finalists from both alliances compete for top awards.

Categories (8 Creative Directions)

Creators are encouraged to blend AI music-making tools (e.g. Suno, Udio, ChatGPT) across categories:

Poetry Writing

Lyrics Writing

Composition

Arranging

Vocals

A Cappella

Instrumental

Music Video / MV

Special Awards

🎓 Special Alma Mater Award

Dedicated tribute to Zhejiang University's 130th Anniversary.

📖 Best Chinese Story Award

Profound expression of Chinese stories and emotions in North America.

🌐 Best East-West Fusion Award

Innovative blending of Eastern and Western musical traditions.

⚡ Best AI Creative Application Award

Outstanding integration of cutting-edge AI technologies in art.

Call for Sponsors & Partners

We welcome corporate sponsors, community organizations, and individual donors to join us! All sponsorships are eligible for US 501(c)(3) tax-deductible receipts issued by VI AI Foundation / VI AI for Good Foundation.

💎 Diamond Sponsor ($5,000+)

Top-tier exposure, Grand Finals naming rights, main visual logo, thank-you video, headline homepage feature.

⚪ Platinum Sponsor ($3,000 – $4,999)

Semifinals or Finals stage naming, prominent website logo, media feature, workshop naming rights.

🟡 Gold Sponsor ($1,500 – $2,999)

Hub stage naming rights, logo on posters, certificate appreciation, social media campaigns.

⚪ Silver Sponsor ($800 – $1,499)

Website logo feature, promotional material mention, winner list acknowledgment.

🟤 Bronze Sponsor ($300 – $799)

Website and donor list feature, social media shout-outs.

🤝 Special Contribution Partners: In-kind or service sponsorships (prizes, venue, tech support, etc.).
🤝 Co-Hosts / Co-Organizers: Alumni groups and organizations are welcome to co-host with custom benefits.