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==Welcome to MIREX 2014==
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==Welcome to MIREX 2026==
  
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This is the main page for the tenth running of the Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange (MIREX 2014). The International Music Information Retrieval Systems Evaluation Laboratory ([https://music-ir.org/evaluation IMIRSEL]) at the Graduate School of Library and Information Science ([http://www.lis.illinois.edu GSLIS]), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ([http://www.illinois.edu UIUC]) is the principal organizer of MIREX 2014.  
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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.
  
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The MIREX 2014 community will hold its annual meeting as part of [http://ismir2014.ismir.net/ The 15th International Conference on Music Information Retrieval], ISMIR 2014, which will be held in Taipei, Taiwan, the 27-31 October, 2014. The MIREX plenary and poster sessions will be held during the conference.
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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.
  
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J. Stephen Downie<br>
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==Task Descriptions==
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Director, IMIRSEL<br>
 
  
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==Task Leadership Model==
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Traditional MIR tasks
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* [[2026:Lyrics Transcription]] <TC: [mailto:dhooge@gbu.edu.cn Alexandre D'Hooge]>
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* [[2026:Audio Instrument Recognition]] <TC: [mailto:wenye.ma@mail.mcgill.ca Wenye Ma]>
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* Standardized Evaluation Suites <TC: [mailto:jj2731@nyu.edu Junyan Jiang] & [mailto:akira.maezawa@music.yamaha.com Akira Maezawa]>
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** [[2026:Audio Chord Estimation]]
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** [[2026:Audio Beat Tracking]]
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** [[2026:Audio Key Detection]]
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** [[2026:Audio Downbeat Estimation]]
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** [[2026:Music Structure Analysis]]
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** [[2026:Lyrics-to-Audio Alignment]]
  
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Like ISMIR 2013, we are prepared to improve the distribution of tasks for the upcoming MIREX 2014. To do so, we really need leaders to help us organize and run each task.
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Modern MIR Tasks
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* [[2026:Symbolic Music Generation]] <TC: [mailto:ziyu.wang@nyu.edu Ziyu Wang], [mailto:Xinyue.Li@mbzuai.ac.ae Xinyue Li] [mailto:jzhao@u.nus.edu Jingwei Zhao]>
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* [[2026:Audio-to-Score Transcription]] <TC: [mailto:dhooge@gbu.edu.cn Alexandre D'Hooge]>
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* [[2026:Rhythm Game Chart Generation]] <TC: [mailto:ziyun.liu@univ-lille.fr Ziyun Liu] & [mailto:carolina.carusi@kaist.ac.kr Carolina Carusi]>
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* [[2026:Music Evaluation via CMI-RewardBench]] <TC: [mailto:yinghao.ma@qmul.ac.uk Yinghao Ma], Yonghyun Kim, Haiwen Xia, Junwon Lee>
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* [[2026:AI-Generated Music Detection]] <TC: [mailto:ldzhangyx@outlook.com Yixiao Zhang] & [mailto:you.zhang@rochester.edu Neil Zhang]>
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* [[2026:Music Performance Difficulty Prediction]] <TC: [mailto:huan.zhang@qmul.ac.uk Huan Zhang] & [mailto:pedro@songscription.ai Pedro Ramoneda]>
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* [[2026:Music Audio Generation]] <TC: [mailto:yingxinliang.yxl@gmail.com Yingxin Liang]>
  
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To volunteer to lead a task, please add your name to the "Captains" column on the new [[2014:Task Captains]] page. Please direct any communication to the [https://mail.lis.illinois.edu/mailman/listinfo/evalfest EvalFest] mailing list.
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==Call for Challenges==
  
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What does it mean to lead a task?
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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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* Update wiki pages as needed
 
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* Communicate with submitters and troubleshooting submissions
 
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* Execution and evaluation of submissions
 
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* Publishing final results
 
  
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Due to the proprietary nature of much of the data, the submission system, evaluation framework, and most of the datasets will continue to be hosted by IMIRSEL. However, we are prepared to provide access to task organizers to manage and run submissions on the IMIRSEL systems.
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For the format and requirements for the challenge proposal, please go to [[2026:Call for Challenges]].
  
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We really need leaders to help us this year!
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Task Captain Responsibilities:
  
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==MIREX 2014 Deadline Dates==
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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.
  
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This year, we have different deadlines for different tasks:
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===What's new:===
  
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In MIREX 2026, we introduce two special calls for challenges:
  
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* '''July 16th 2014'''
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1. Novel evaluation pipelines
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** Audio Classification (Train/Test) Tasks
 
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** Audio K-POP Genre Classification
 
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** Audio K-POP Mood Classification
 
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** Audio Tag Classification
 
  
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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.
  
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* '''August 16th 2014'''
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2. Evaluation under limited resources
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** Audio Music Similarity and Retrieval
 
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** Symbolic Melodic Similarity 
 
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** Structural Segmentation
 
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** Audio Tempo Estimation
 
  
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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.
  
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* '''September 16th 2014'''
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Furthermore, all task captains are encouraged to report key resource indicators for each submission, including:
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** Audio Onset Detection 
 
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** Audio Beat Tracking   
 
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** Audio Key Detection
 
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** Multiple Fundamental Frequency Estimation & Tracking
 
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** Real-time Audio to Score Alignment (a.k.a Score Following)
 
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** Audio Cover Song Identification
 
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** Discovery of Repeated Themes & Sections
 
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** Audio Melody Extraction
 
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** Query by Singing/Humming
 
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** Query by Tapping
 
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** Audio Chord Estimation
 
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** Audio Downbeat Estimation
 
  
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* training data size
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<i><b>Nota Bene:</b> </i>In the past we have been rather flexible about deadlines. This year, however, we simply do not have the time flexibility, sorry.
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* model size
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* other computational resources used in model development
  
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Please, please, please, let's start getting those submissions made. The sooner we have the code, the sooner we can start running the evaluations.
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==How to Participate==
  
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PS: If you have a slower running algorithm, help us help you by getting your code in ASAP. Please do pay attention to runtime limits.
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See also the general [[Submission Guidelines]].
  
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==MIREX 2014 Submission Instructions==
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* Read the [[Participant Agreement]] and task description carefully.
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* Be sure to read through the rest of this page
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* Program your system.
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* Be sure to read though the task pages for which you are submitting
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* Write a 2-4 page extended abstract PDF describing your system.
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* Be sure to follow the [[2009:Best Coding Practices for MIREX | Best Coding Practices for MIREX]]
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* Submit your system and extended abstract to the [http://futuremirex.com/submission MIREX submission site].
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* Be sure to follow the [[MIREX 2014 Submission Instructions]]including both the tutorial video and the text
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* Top-performing teams will have the opportunity to present their MIREX posters at the LBD session at ISMIR 2026.
  
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==MIREX 2014 Possible Evaluation Tasks==
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==Important Dates==
  
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* [[2014:Audio Classification (Train/Test) Tasks]], incorporating:
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* Challenge proposals due: May 15, 2026
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** Audio US Pop Genre Classification
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* Notification of acceptance: May 29, 2026
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** Audio Latin Genre Classification
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* Submission open: Jul 1, 2026
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** Audio Music Mood Classification
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* Submission close: Oct 1, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
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** Audio Classical Composer Identification
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* Result published: Oct 15, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
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* [[2014:Audio Cover Song Identification]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Tag Classification]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Music Similarity and Retrieval]]
 
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* [[2014:Symbolic Melodic Similarity]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Onset Detection]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Key Detection]]
 
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* [[2014:Real-time Audio to Score Alignment (a.k.a Score Following)]]
 
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* [[2014:Query by Singing/Humming]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Melody Extraction]]
 
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* [[2014:Multiple Fundamental Frequency Estimation & Tracking]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Chord Estimation]]
 
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* [[2014:Query by Tapping]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Beat Tracking]]
 
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* [[2014:Structural Segmentation]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Tempo Estimation]]
 
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* [[2014:Discovery of Repeated Themes & Sections]]
 
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* [[2014:Audio Downbeat Estimation]]
 
  
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===Note to New Participants===
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==Contact Us==
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Please take the time to read the following review articles that explain the history and structure of MIREX.
 
  
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Downie, J. Stephen (2008). The Music Information Retrieval Evaluation Exchange (2005-2007):<br>
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====Email====
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A window into music information retrieval research.''Acoustical Science and Technology 29'' (4): 247-255. <br>
 
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Available at: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1250/ast.29.247 http://dx.doi.org/10.1250/ast.29.247]
 
  
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Downie, J. Stephen, Andreas F. Ehmann, Mert Bay and M. Cameron Jones. (2010).<br>
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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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The Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange: Some Observations and Insights.<br>
 
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''Advances in Music Information Retrieval'' Vol. 274, pp. 93-115<br>
 
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Available at: [http://bit.ly/KpM5u5 http://bit.ly/KpM5u5]
 
  
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===Note to All Participants===
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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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Because MIREX is premised upon the sharing of ideas and results, '''ALL''' MIREX participants are expected to:
 
  
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# submit a DRAFT 2-3 page extended abstract PDF in the ISMIR format about the submitted programme(s) to help us and the community better understand how the algorithm works when submitting their programme(s).
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====Discord Server====
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# submit a FINALIZED 2-3 page extended abstract PDF in the ISMIR format prior to ISMIR 2014 for posting on the respective results pages (sometimes the same abstract can be used for multiple submissions; in many cases the DRAFT and FINALIZED abstracts are the same)
 
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# present a poster at the MIREX 2014 poster session at ISMIR 2014
 
  
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===Software Dependency Requests===
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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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If you have not submitted to MIREX before or are unsure whether IMIRSEL/NEMA currently supports some of the software/architecture dependencies for your submission a [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFpmNF9PUGdvd1o1OHVhMkZ4cXZvdkE6MA#gid=0 dependency request form is available]. Please submit details of your dependencies on this form and the IMIRSEL team will attempt to satisfy them for you.  
 
  
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Due to the high volume of submissions expected at MIREX 2014, submissions with difficult to satisfy dependencies that the team has not been given sufficient notice of may result in the submission being rejected.
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Notice: some task captains are not in the discord server.
  
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====Repositories====
  
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Finally, you will also be expected to detail your software/architecture dependencies in a README file to be provided to the submission system.
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Open-source evaluation pipelines: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/mirex-evaluation
  
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==Getting Involved in MIREX 2014==
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Github organization: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/
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MIREX is a community-based endeavour. Be a part of the community and help make MIREX 2014 the best yet.
 
  
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====LinkedIn Organization Page====
  
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===Mailing List Participation===
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You may visit our LinkedIn organization page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-mirex/ here].
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If you are interested in formal MIR evaluation, you should also subscribe to the "MIREX" (aka "EvalFest") mail list and participate in the community discussions about defining and running MIREX 2014 tasks. Subscription information at:
 
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[https://mail.lis.illinois.edu/mailman/listinfo/evalfest EvalFest Central].  
 
  
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If you are participating in MIREX 2014, it is VERY IMPORTANT that you are subscribed to EvalFest. Deadlines, task updates and other important information will be announced via this mailing list. Please use the EvalFest for discussion of MIREX task proposals and other MIREX related issues. This wiki (MIREX 2014 wiki) will be used to embody and disseminate task proposals, however, task related discussions should be conducted on the MIREX organization mailing list (EvalFest) rather than on this wiki, but should be summarized here.
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We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2026!
  
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Where possible, definitions or example code for new evaluation metrics or tasks should be provided to the IMIRSEL team who will embody them in software as part of the NEMA analytics framework, which will be released to the community at or before ISMIR 2014 - providing a standardised set of interfaces and output to disciplined evaluation procedures for a great many MIR tasks.
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Future MIREX Team, 2026
  
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MIREX 2026 Organizers:
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===Wiki Participation===
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* Junyan Jiang, New York University
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If you find that you cannot edit a MIREX wiki page, you will need to create a new account via: [[Special:Userlogin]].
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* Gus Xia, MBZUAI
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* Akira Maezawa, Yamaha
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Please note that because of "spam-bots", MIREX wiki registration requests may be moderated by IMIRSEL members. It might take up to 24 hours for approval (Thank you for your patience!).
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* Ziyu Wang, New York University
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* Yixiao Zhang, ByteDance Inc.
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==MIREX 2005 - 2013 Wikis==
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* Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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Content from MIREX 2005 - 2013 are available at:
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* J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois
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'''[[2013:Main_Page|MIREX 2013]]'''
 
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'''[[2012:Main_Page|MIREX 2012]]'''
 
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'''[[2011:Main_Page|MIREX 2011]]'''
 
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'''[[2010:Main_Page|MIREX 2010]]'''
 
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'''[[2009:Main_Page|MIREX 2009]]'''
 
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'''[[2008:Main_Page|MIREX 2008]]'''
 
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'''[[2007:Main_Page|MIREX 2007]]'''
 
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'''[[2006:Main_Page|MIREX 2006]]'''
 
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'''[[2005:Main_Page|MIREX 2005]]'''
 

Latest revision as of 11:16, 26 July 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.

Task Descriptions

Traditional MIR tasks

Modern MIR Tasks

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
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