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==Welcome to MIREX 2024==
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==Welcome to MIREX 2026==
  
After a break of 3 years, we want to bring back the MIREX (Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange) competition starting from 2024. We want to bring in new tasks, benchmarks, and datasets in response to the rapid development of computer music research.
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MIREX (Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange) is an annual community evaluation campaign held in conjunction with the [https://ismir.net/ International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference (ISMIR)]. This year, the conference will be held in [https://ismir2026.ismir.net/ Abu Dhabi, UAE] from November 8–12, 2026, and may include an online component.
  
The MIREX community will hold its annual meeting as part of [https://ismir.net/ The International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference]. This year, the conference will be held in [https://ismir2024.ismir.net/ San Francisco, CA, USA and online] from November 10–14, 2024.
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In a long run, we want to make MIREX a platform for researchers to share their latest research results, to compare their systems with others, and to promote the development of the field.
  
In a long run, we want to make MIREX a platform for researchers to share their latest research results, to compare their systems with others, and to promote the development of the field.
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==Call for Challenges==
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We invite the ISMIR community to propose new research challenges that address cutting-edge problems in Music Information Retrieval (MIR). These challenges should aim to push the boundaries of current research and foster innovation in the field. We also welcome challenge sponsors from both industry and research institutions, particularly those willing to contribute datasets and computational resources to support the competition.
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For the format and requirements for the challenge proposal, please go to [[2026:Call for Challenges]].
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Task Captain Responsibilities:
  
==MIREX 2024 Task Descriptions==
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* Register on the [https://www.music-ir.org/mirex MIREX Wiki] and maintain a task description page.
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* Collect submissions via the MIREX submission server (or provide customized submission instructions).
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* Execute and evaluate the submissions.
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* Report results to MIREX and create a results page on the MIREX Wiki.
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* (Optional) Present a MIREX task captain poster at the Late-Breaking and Demo (LBD) session at ISMIR 2026.
  
We will start with a small set of tasks and will expand the list based on the community's feedback. We also welcome volunteers for task captains (TC). The following tasks are currently planned for MIREX 2024:
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===What's new:===
  
Traditional MIR tasks
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In MIREX 2026, we introduce two special calls for challenges:
  
* [[2024:Audio Chord Estimation]] <TC: Junyan Jiang jj2731@nyu.edu>
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1. Novel evaluation pipelines
* [[2024:Lyrics-to-Audio Alignment]] <TC: Junyan Jiang jj2731@nyu.edu>
 
* [[2024:Cover Song Identification]] <TC: Ruibin Yuan ruibiny@andrew.cmu.edu>
 
  
Modern MIR tasks
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There is a growing need for new evaluation methodologies. We welcome challenge proposals that introduce novel evaluation pipelines, including but not limited to the evaluation of generative models, interactive systems, and other emerging paradigms.
  
* [[2024:Symbolic Music Generation]] <TC: Ziyu Wang ziyu.wang@nyu.edu>
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2. Evaluation under limited resources
* [[2024:Music Audio Generation]] <TC: Ruibin Yuan ruibiny@andrew.cmu.edu>
 
* [[2024:Music Description & Captioning]] <TC: Yixiao Zhang yixiao.zhang@qmul.ac.uk>
 
* [[2024:Polyphonic Transcription]] <TC: Yujia Yan & Ziyu Wang ziyu.wang@nyu.edu>
 
* [[2024:Singing Voice Deepfake Detection]] <TC: Neil Zhang & Yixiao Zhang yixiao.zhang@qmul.ac.uk>
 
  
==Call for Challenges==
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In addition to state-of-the-art systems, MIREX aims to better support researchers and research areas with limited resources. We welcome challenge proposals that focus on underrepresented research areas, music genres, or research communities.
  
Starting from MIREX 2024, we invite proposals for challenges addressing new research problems from the ISMIR community. These challenges should aim to push the boundaries of current research and foster innovation within the field of music information retrieval.
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Furthermore, all task captains are encouraged to report key resource indicators for each submission, including:
  
For the format and requirements for the challenge proposal, please go to [[2024:Call for Challenges]]. This year's call for challenge winner is the singing voice deepfake detection proposal, which has been added to the task list.
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* training data size
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* model size
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* other computational resources used in model development
  
 
==How to Participate==
 
==How to Participate==
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See also the general [[Submission Guidelines]].
  
 
* Read the [[Participant Agreement]] and task description carefully.
 
* Read the [[Participant Agreement]] and task description carefully.
* Program your system. For some tasks, a docker image is required for submission. See the [[Submission Guideline]].
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* Program your system.
* Write a 2-3 page extended abstract PDF describing your system.
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* Write a 2-4 page extended abstract PDF describing your system.
* Submit your system and the extended abstract to the [http://futuremirex.com/portal/ new submission portal].
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* Submit your system and extended abstract to the [http://futuremirex.com/submission MIREX submission site].
* Top-rated teams will be presenting their MIREX posters alongside the LBD session at ISMIR2024. (details will follow)
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* Top-performing teams will have the opportunity to present their MIREX posters at the LBD session at ISMIR 2026.
  
 
==Important Dates==
 
==Important Dates==
  
* <del>Challenge proposals due: August 7, 2024</del>
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* Challenge proposals due: May 15, 2026
* <del>Notification of acceptance for challenge proposals: August 14, 2024</del>
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* Notification of acceptance: May 29, 2026
* Submission open: September 15, 2024
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* Submission open: Jul 1, 2026
* Submission close: around October 15, 2024 (different tasks may vary, see task descriptions for details)
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* Submission close: Oct 1, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
* Result published: around October 21, 2024 (different tasks may vary, see task descriptions for details)
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* Result published: Oct 15, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
  
 
==Contact Us==
 
==Contact Us==
  
For general questions, feedback, and suggestions, please send messages to our mailing list future-mirex@googlegroups.com. For task-specific inquiries, please email individual task captain, or post a question in the [http://futuremirex.com/portal/ submission portal] forum.
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====Email====
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For general questions, feedback, and suggestions, please send messages to our mailing list [mailto:future-mirex@googlegroups.com future-mirex@googlegroups.com].
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For task-specific questions, we have listed the email for each task captain [[MIREX_HOME#Task_Descriptions|here]].
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====Discord Server====
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For real-time discussion with the MIREX organizers or task captains, you may join our [https://discord.gg/vC2YWX29sC discord server].
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Notice: some task captains are not in the discord server.
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====Repositories====
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Open-source evaluation pipelines: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/mirex-evaluation
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Github organization: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/
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====LinkedIn Organization Page====
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You may visit our LinkedIn organization page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-mirex/ here].
  
We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2024!
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We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2026!
  
Future MIREX Team, 2024
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Future MIREX Team, 2026
  
MIREX 2024 Organizers:
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MIREX 2026 Organizers:
* Junyan Jiang, New York University.
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* Junyan Jiang, New York University
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* Gus Xia, MBZUAI
 
* Akira Maezawa, Yamaha  
 
* Akira Maezawa, Yamaha  
 
* Ziyu Wang, New York University
 
* Ziyu Wang, New York University
* Yixiao Zhang, Queen Mary University
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* Yixiao Zhang, ByteDance Inc.
 
* Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
 
* Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
 
* J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois
 
* J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois
* Gus Xia, MBZUAI.
 

Latest revision as of 01:00, 16 March 2026

Welcome to MIREX 2026

MIREX (Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange) is an annual community evaluation campaign held in conjunction with the International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference (ISMIR). This year, the conference will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE from November 8–12, 2026, and may include an online component.

In a long run, we want to make MIREX a platform for researchers to share their latest research results, to compare their systems with others, and to promote the development of the field.

Call for Challenges

We invite the ISMIR community to propose new research challenges that address cutting-edge problems in Music Information Retrieval (MIR). These challenges should aim to push the boundaries of current research and foster innovation in the field. We also welcome challenge sponsors from both industry and research institutions, particularly those willing to contribute datasets and computational resources to support the competition.

For the format and requirements for the challenge proposal, please go to 2026:Call for Challenges.

Task Captain Responsibilities:

  • Register on the MIREX Wiki and maintain a task description page.
  • Collect submissions via the MIREX submission server (or provide customized submission instructions).
  • Execute and evaluate the submissions.
  • Report results to MIREX and create a results page on the MIREX Wiki.
  • (Optional) Present a MIREX task captain poster at the Late-Breaking and Demo (LBD) session at ISMIR 2026.

What's new:

In MIREX 2026, we introduce two special calls for challenges:

1. Novel evaluation pipelines

There is a growing need for new evaluation methodologies. We welcome challenge proposals that introduce novel evaluation pipelines, including but not limited to the evaluation of generative models, interactive systems, and other emerging paradigms.

2. Evaluation under limited resources

In addition to state-of-the-art systems, MIREX aims to better support researchers and research areas with limited resources. We welcome challenge proposals that focus on underrepresented research areas, music genres, or research communities.

Furthermore, all task captains are encouraged to report key resource indicators for each submission, including:

  • training data size
  • model size
  • other computational resources used in model development

How to Participate

See also the general Submission Guidelines.

  • Read the Participant Agreement and task description carefully.
  • Program your system.
  • Write a 2-4 page extended abstract PDF describing your system.
  • Submit your system and extended abstract to the MIREX submission site.
  • Top-performing teams will have the opportunity to present their MIREX posters at the LBD session at ISMIR 2026.

Important Dates

  • Challenge proposals due: May 15, 2026
  • Notification of acceptance: May 29, 2026
  • Submission open: Jul 1, 2026
  • Submission close: Oct 1, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
  • Result published: Oct 15, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)

Contact Us

Email

For general questions, feedback, and suggestions, please send messages to our mailing list future-mirex@googlegroups.com.

For task-specific questions, we have listed the email for each task captain here.

Discord Server

For real-time discussion with the MIREX organizers or task captains, you may join our discord server.

Notice: some task captains are not in the discord server.

Repositories

Open-source evaluation pipelines: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/mirex-evaluation

Github organization: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/

LinkedIn Organization Page

You may visit our LinkedIn organization page here.

We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2026!

Future MIREX Team, 2026

MIREX 2026 Organizers:

  • Junyan Jiang, New York University
  • Gus Xia, MBZUAI
  • Akira Maezawa, Yamaha
  • Ziyu Wang, New York University
  • Yixiao Zhang, ByteDance Inc.
  • Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois