World Cup 2026 is coming. The tapyoca One World open call gives artists reach to 10,000+ global fans across the NY/NJ World Cup host city region. Submit now.
tapyoca Launches “One World 2026” Global Music Initiative for World Cup
With the 2026 World Cup approaching, the global music industry is preparing for one of the largest cultural moments of the decade. tapyoca is launching One World 2026 to ensure independent artists are part of that moment — connecting their music directly with fans in real-world environments.
A New Fan Channel for Independent Artists
As the global music industry continues to evolve beyond traditional streaming and sync pipelines, tapyoca is emerging to connect artists directly with fans in real-world environments. Through its Tap-To-Play™ FanCard platform, tapyoca enables artists to share music, content, and experiences directly to fans through a physical-to-digital interaction—bridging discovery, engagement, and commerce.
Introducing One World 2026 by tapyoca
tapyoca is launching One World 2026, a global music initiative designed to capture the cultural energy of the World Cup tournament through sound.
The project will feature a curated compilation of international sounds and voices distributed via 10,000+ tapyoca FanCards across over 85 hotels, restaurants, and tourism destinations throughout the New York / New Jersey host region.
Each FanCard connects users directly to a digital music experience, creating a new form of contextual discovery at scale
“Music defines every moment,” said tapyoca CEO, Felicia Palmer. “We’re excited to create this time capsule of the resonate global voices and sounds of the World Cup 2026 season.”
Open Call for Artists, Labels, and Representatives
tapyoca is now accepting submissions from US-based artists, labels, managers, and publishers.
Selected artists will receive:
Placement in the One World 2026 compilation
Distribution to a global audience during World Cup season
Promotional support across tapyoca’s campaign channels
A $500 cash award
Performance opportunities and other prizes to be announced
This initiative is designed to highlight globally resonant, culturally reflective music across genres.
A Strategic Partnership with DISCO
To support submissions and discovery, tapyoca has partnered with DISCO as the Official Submission and Discovery Partner for the initiative.
Artists and representatives can submit directly through DISCO, ensuring a streamlined and industry-standard submission process.
"You can't have a World Cup without music to define the moment. At DISCO, our ethos is built on championing creators. We're excited to power tapyoca’s search for artists influenced by the sounds of the world right here in the USA, and we can't wait to see the voices discovered."
Submit for Consideration
tapyoca’s One World FanCard demonstrates a new model for music sharing —one that brings artists into real-world cultural moments with their fans.
Limited spots. Deadline for submissions: Thurs, May 7, 2026.
Learn more and submit your artists here: https://tapyoca.com/one-world/music/
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