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==Welcome to MIREX 2026==
  
== Current MIREX Wiki (2010) ==
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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.
You can view the current 2010 content here: [[2010:MIREX HOME]]
 
  
== Introduction ==
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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.
The Music Information Retrieval Evaluation eXchange (MIREX) is an annual evaluation campaign for Music Information Retrieval (MIR) algorithms, coupled to the [http://www.ismir.net International Society (and Conference) for Music Information Retrieval (ISMIR)]. MIREX is hosted by the [https://www.music-ir.org/evaluation/ International Music Information Retrieval Systems Evaluation Laboratory (IMIRSEL)] at the [http://www.lis.illinois.edu/ Graduate School of Library Information Sciences (GSLIS)] which is part of the [http://www.illinois.edu/ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)].
 
  
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==Call for Challenges==
  
Current and Future MIREXs are in part facilitated by the work of the [https://nema.lis.illinois.edu/ Networked Environment for Music Analysis (NEMA) project]. The NEMA projects aims to automate and expose the workings of MIREX and MIR experimentation/evaluation to the MIR community, helping to deal with issues of collection/data/code sharing within the community by handling issues relating to copyright and IP restrictions by allowing MIR researchers to work (remotely) with resources without having to obtain licenses to the content/code.
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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]].
  
MIR tasks evaluated at past MIREXs include:
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Task Captain Responsibilities:
*  [[Audio Train/Test Tasks]]
 
** Audio Artist Identification
 
** Audio Genre Classification
 
** Audio Music Mood Classification
 
** Audio Classical Composer Identification
 
* [[Symbolic Genre Classification]]
 
* [[Audio Onset Detection]]
 
* [[Audio Key Detection]]
 
* [[Symbolic Key Detection]]
 
* [[Audio Tag Classification]]
 
* [[Audio Cover Song Identification]]
 
* [[Real-time Audio to Score Alignment (a.k.a Score Following)]]
 
* [[Query by Singing/Humming]]
 
* [[Multiple Fundamental Frequency Estimation & Tracking]]
 
* [[Audio Chord Estimation]]
 
* [[Audio Melody Extraction]]
 
* [[Query by Tapping]]
 
* [[Audio Beat Tracking]]
 
* [[Audio Music Similarity and Retrieval]]
 
* [[Symbolic Melodic Similarity]]
 
* [[Structural Segmentation]]
 
* [[Audio Drum Detection]]
 
* [[Audio Tempo Extraction]]
 
  
== Recent Changes ==
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* Register on the [https://www.music-ir.org/mirex MIREX Wiki] and maintain a task description page.
We recently have merged all current and previous iterations of the MIREX wiki into a single wiki installation to make it easier to manage. All the pages, images, abstracts, and images have been migrated, but some links and images may still be broken. We're currently manually inspecting all pages, but would appreciate your help in correcting any errors you see.
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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.
  
Content on the wiki is now organized into mediawiki namespaces, one for each year. You can view the current 2010 content here: [[2010:MIREX HOME]]
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===What's new:===
  
Similarly for previous content.
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In MIREX 2026, we introduce two special calls for challenges:
* [[2009:Main_Page]]
 
* [[2008:Main_Page]]
 
* [[2007:Main_Page]]
 
* [[2006:Main_Page]]
 
* [[2005:Main_Page]]
 
  
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1. Novel evaluation pipelines
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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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2. Evaluation under limited resources
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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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Furthermore, all task captains are encouraged to report key resource indicators for each submission, including:
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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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See also the general [[Submission Guidelines]].
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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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==Important Dates==
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* Challenge proposals due: May 15, 2026
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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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==Contact Us==
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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].
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We are looking forward to seeing you at MIREX 2026!
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Future MIREX Team, 2026
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MIREX 2026 Organizers:
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* Junyan Jiang, New York University
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* Gus Xia, MBZUAI
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* Akira Maezawa, Yamaha
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* Ziyu Wang, New York University
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* Yixiao Zhang, ByteDance Inc.
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* Ruibin Yuan, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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* J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois

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