Celebrate the 100 most impactful leaders in culture, the Gold100. Click here for full list.

How It Works

The finalists will be selected by a committee of music industry executives, see below for our 2026 Selection Committee! 

Awardees will receive:

  • Firsthand support, amplification, masterclasses, and mentorship from industry executives
  • Platforming, marketing, and playlisting support from Spotify
  • Exclusive industry showcase for executives and tastemakers hosted by Live Nation
  • On-going membership with Gold House Futures, including networking opportunities with other Futures across industries

Artists

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Joyce Wrice

Karri

Mikayla Geier

Selection Committee

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Byron Atienza

Creative Director, Live Nation

Christine Cao

Vice President of Booking, Live Nation Entertainment 

Danny Chung

Writer & Producer

Eric Nam

Musician, Actor, TV personality, and Entrepreneur

Eric Wong

EVP of Recorded Music at Warner Music Group | President of East West Records US | President of Warner Music Canada

Far East Movement

Multi-Platinum Music Group

Humberto Leon

Jason Ve

President, PAPER

Kevin Lazatin

Culture Marketing, Music at adidas

Michelle An

President of Creative Strategy, Interscope Records

Rhea Pasricha

A&R at Prescription Songs

Ronny Ho

Head of Dance & Electronic Development, Spotify

Sulinna Ong

Global Head of Editorial, Spotify

Travis Kiyota

Senior Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Affairs President, East West Bank Foundation

Wendy Ong

President, TaP Music

Apply Now

Applications for the 2026 program are currently closed. Please check back in next year.