# Music Ally SI:X 2026 Finalists

> 2026's top music startups compete for Music Ally Connect awards in January 2027.
- Title: Music Ally SI:X 2026 Finalists · Musically | Shortify
- Summary: 2026's top music startups compete for Music Ally Connect awards in January 2027.
- Keywords: music, music ally, si:x, 2026, finalists, music ally connect, january 2027, awards, Musically
- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/11/04/the-best-music-startups-of-2026-meet-this-years-music-ally-six-finalists
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- Topics: music, startups, music ally, si:x, 2026, finalists, music ally connect, january 2027, awards, business, technology
## Music Ally SI:X 2026
Music Ally SI:X is an annual global showcase for early-stage music startups with mentorship support.
## 2026 SI:X Partners
Amazon Music, ASCAP Lab, ATC Music Group, Reed Smith, Shot Tower Capital and Universal Music Group Digital Innovation are partners.
## 2026 SI:X Edition
This is the fifth edition of Music Ally SI:X since launching in 2022.
## 2026 SI:X Finalists
Twenty-two music startups were selected as Music Ally SI:X finalists for 2026.
## Acrylic
Acrylic licenses music for sports teams and organizations that use music as a key content ingredient.
## Anukari
Anukari is a platform for musicians to build their own synths and effects using virtual masses and springs in 3D space.
## Aura Studio
Aura Studio aggregates fragmented audience data into fan profiles for predictive intelligence and targeted campaigns.
## Beam for Music
Beam for Music matches works and recordings, tracks usage and payments, and forecasts royalties for music rights.
## Cantilever
Cantilever is a music-streaming app with curation as its USP, charging £4.99 monthly for 10 albums.
## Fandation
Fandation helps artists set up privacy policies while managing fan data under data privacy laws.
## Key takeaway

22 music startups from 2026 were selected as Music Ally SI:X finalists for a January 2027 awards event.