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==Welcome to MIREX 2019==
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==Welcome to MIREX 2026==
  
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This is the main page for the 15th running of the Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange (MIREX 2019). The International Music Information Retrieval Systems Evaluation Laboratory (IMIRSEL) at [https://ischool.illinois.edu School of Information Sciences], University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign ([http://www.illinois.edu UIUC]) is the principal organizer of MIREX 2019.  
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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 2019 community will hold its annual meeting as part of [http://ismir2019.ewi.tudelft.nl The 20th International Society for Music Information Retrieval Conference], ISMIR 2019, which will be held in Delft, The Netherlands, November 4-8, 2019.
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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 previous years, we are prepared to improve the distribution of tasks for the upcoming MIREX 2019. 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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To volunteer to lead a task, please complete the form [TBD]. Current information about task captains can be found on the [[2019:Task Captains]] page. Please direct any communication to the [https://lists.ischool.illinois.edu/lists/admin/evalfest EvalFest] mailing list.
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Possible Tasks
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* 2026:Music Audio Generation <TC: TBD>
  
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What does it mean to lead a task?
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==Call for Challenges==
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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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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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We really need leaders to help us this year!
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For the format and requirements for the challenge proposal, please go to [[2026:Call for Challenges]].
  
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==MIREX 2019 Deadline Dates==
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Task Captain Responsibilities:
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* TBD
 
  
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==MIREX 2019 Possible Evaluation Tasks==
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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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* [[2019:Audio Classification (Train/Test) Tasks]], incorporating:
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* Collect submissions via the MIREX submission server (or provide customized submission instructions).
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** Audio US Pop Genre Classification
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* Execute and evaluate the submissions.
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** Audio Latin Genre Classification
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* Report results to MIREX and create a results page on the MIREX Wiki.
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** Audio Music Mood Classification
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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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** Audio Classical Composer Identification
 
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** [[2019:Audio K-POP Mood Classification]]
 
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** [[2019:Audio K-POP Genre Classification]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Beat Tracking]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Chord Estimation]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Cover Song Identification]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Downbeat Estimation]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Key Detection]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Onset Detection]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Tempo Estimation]]
 
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* [[2019:Patterns for Prediction]] (offshoot of Discovery of Repeated Themes & Sections from previous years)
 
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* [[2019:Automatic Lyrics-to-Audio Alignment]]
 
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* [[2019:Drum Transcription]]
 
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* [[2019:Multiple Fundamental Frequency Estimation & Tracking]]
 
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* [[2019:Real-time Audio to Score Alignment (a.k.a Score Following)]]
 
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* [[2019:Structural Segmentation]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Fingerprinting]]
 
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* [[2019:Set List Identification]]
 
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* [[2019:Query by Singing/Humming]]
 
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* [[2019:Singing Voice Separation]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Tag Classification]] 
 
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* [[2019:Audio Music Similarity and Retrieval]]
 
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* [[2019:Symbolic Melodic Similarity]]
 
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* [[2019:Audio Melody Extraction]]
 
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* [[2019:Query by Tapping]]
 
  
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==MIREX 2019 Submission Instructions==
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===What's new:===
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* Be sure to read through the rest of this page
 
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* Be sure to read though the task pages for which you are submitting
 
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* Be sure to follow the [[2009:Best Coding Practices for MIREX | Best Coding Practices for MIREX]]
 
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* Be sure to follow the  [[MIREX 2019 Submission Instructions]] including both the tutorial video and the text
 
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* The MIREX 2019 Submission System is coming soon at: https://www.music-ir.org/mirex/sub/ .
 
  
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==MIREX 2019 Evaluation==
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In MIREX 2026, we introduce two special calls for challenges:
  
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===Note to New Participants===
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1. Novel evaluation pipelines
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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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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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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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2. Evaluation under limited resources
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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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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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===Runtime Limits===
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Furthermore, all task captains are encouraged to report key resource indicators for each submission, including:
  
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We reserve the right to stop any process that exceeds runtime limits for each task.  We will do our best to notify you in enough time to allow revisions, but this may not be possible in some cases. Please respect the published runtime limits.
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* training data size
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* model size
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* other computational resources used in model development
  
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==How to Participate==
  
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===Note to All Participants===
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See also the general [[Submission Guidelines]].
  
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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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* Read the [[Participant Agreement]] and task description carefully.
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* Program your system.
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* Write a 2-4 page extended abstract PDF describing your system.
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* Submit your system and extended abstract to the [http://futuremirex.com/submission MIREX submission site].
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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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# submit a DRAFT 2-3 page extended abstract PDF in the ISMIR format about the submitted program(s) to help us and the community better understand how the algorithm works when submitting their programme(s).
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==Important Dates==
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# submit a FINALIZED 2-3 page extended abstract PDF in the ISMIR format prior to ISMIR 2019 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 2019 poster session at ISMIR 2019
 
  
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===Software Dependency Requests===
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* Challenge proposals due: May 15, 2026
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If you have not submitted to MIREX before or are unsure whether IMIRSEL currently supports some of the software/architecture dependencies for your submission a [https://goo.gl/forms/96Wndw9j9dzv4x3c2 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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* Notification of acceptance: May 29, 2026
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* Submission open: Jul 1, 2026
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* Submission close: Oct 1, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
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* Result published: Oct 15, 2026 (Some tasks may have a different deadline; see task descriptions)
  
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Due to the high volume of submissions expected at MIREX 2019, submissions with difficulty to satisfy dependencies that the team has not been given sufficient notice of may result in the submission being rejected.
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==Contact Us==
  
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====Email====
  
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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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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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==Getting Involved in MIREX 2019==
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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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MIREX is a community-based endeavour. Be a part of the community and help make MIREX 2019 the best yet.
 
  
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====Discord Server====
  
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===Mailing List Participation===
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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 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 2019 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 2019, 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 2019 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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Notice: some task captains are not in the discord server.
  
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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 2019 - providing a standardised set of interfaces and output to disciplined evaluation procedures for a great many MIR tasks.
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====Repositories====
  
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Open-source evaluation pipelines: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/mirex-evaluation
  
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===Wiki Participation===
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Github organization: https://github.com/ismir-mirex/
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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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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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====LinkedIn Organization Page====
  
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==MIREX 2005 - 2018 Wikis==
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You may visit our LinkedIn organization page [https://www.linkedin.com/company/future-mirex/ here].
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Content from MIREX 2005 - 2018 are available at:
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'''[[2018:Main_Page|MIREX 2018]]'''
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We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2026!
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'''[[2017:Main_Page|MIREX 2017]]'''
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'''[[2016:Main_Page|MIREX 2016]]'''
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Future MIREX Team, 2026
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'''[[2015:Main_Page|MIREX 2015]]'''
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'''[[2014:Main_Page|MIREX 2014]]'''
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MIREX 2026 Organizers:
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'''[[2013:Main_Page|MIREX 2013]]'''
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* Junyan Jiang, New York University
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'''[[2012:Main_Page|MIREX 2012]]'''
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* Gus Xia, MBZUAI
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'''[[2011:Main_Page|MIREX 2011]]'''
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* Akira Maezawa, Yamaha
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'''[[2010:Main_Page|MIREX 2010]]'''
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* Ziyu Wang, New York University
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'''[[2009:Main_Page|MIREX 2009]]'''
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* Yixiao Zhang, ByteDance Inc.
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'''[[2008:Main_Page|MIREX 2008]]'''
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* Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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'''[[2007:Main_Page|MIREX 2007]]'''
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* J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois
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'''[[2006:Main_Page|MIREX 2006]]'''
 
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'''[[2005:Main_Page|MIREX 2005]]'''
 

Latest revision as of 07:28, 3 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

Possible Tasks

  • 2026:Music Audio Generation <TC: TBD>

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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