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In mid‑July 2026, Rádio Nacional Nacional’s live broadcast of the fourth DF Instrumental Fest live from Sesc Taguatinga Sul in mid‑July 2026 underscored the Federal District, featuring a mix of choro, experimental rock, Afro‑Brazilian sounds and other broadcaster’s commitment to showcasing Brazil’s instrumental styles. The event was transmitted music on the network’s FM and FM, AM stations nationwide and streamed online. online platforms. A week later, later the broadcaster network announced that a record‑breaking response to its 17th Festival de Música received a record Música, receiving 1,512 song submissions, submissions – a 42 % increase over rise on the previous year. The surge coincided with Rádio Nacional’s 90th anniversary year – as part of its 90th‑anniversary celebrations. On 28 July 2026 the entry window closed, and Antonia Pellegrino, president of EBC, highlighted the surge as evidence of growing artist confidence in the competition. Selected entries confidence. The selected works will be aired begin airing on Rádio Nacional FM from late 31 August, with public online voting determining finalists running until 16 October. The competition will narrow to twelve finalists, of which eleven will be broadcast between 19 and 31 October, and winners through October. in categories such as Best Song, Performer, Lyric, Arrangement and Internet‑Most‑Voted will receive certificates and trophies. Together, the two snapshots live festival transmission and the expanding songwriting contest illustrate Rádio Nacional’s expanding role in promoting contemporary Brazilian music through live festival broadcasts and a rapidly growing national songwriting competition. nationwide.