Kick off the Vanguard tournaments with a 90-second anthem. Hype up the movement, challenge others, and claim up to $300.
Vanguard Promo is a standalone kickoff event — a warm-up round before the main tournament begins.
It’s designed to give artists a chance to get familiar with the platform, showcase their style, and make some noise.
The results won’t affect your standing in the main bracket, but top entries will earn real prizes and exposure.
Participation is free and open to solo artists working in a hip-hop or hybrid format.
Submissions open June 15.
6/15/2025 - 7/31/2025
Mixed | Hip-Hop
Solo
🔥 THE TOPIC:
"Vanguard Music Championship Promo". This is a call to action. Your track should CHALLENGE others to come and compete. You're suppose to hype up the platform, and represent Vanguard. Make it creative. Make it catchy. Make a jingle if you want — just make it Vanguard.
⏱️ TRACK LENGTH LIMIT:
90 seconds max. That’s more than enough for a 16-bar verse and a full chorus — in fact, it’s plenty of time to create a complete short track.
We’re not just looking for a verse. We want a composition — something that flows, evolves, and pulls the listener in. Make it hit. Make it memorable. Make it yours.
⚠️ Anything over 90 seconds won’t be accepted — the platform will automatically reject longer files.
đź’ľ FILE SIZE TIP:
Export as MP3 at 256kbps — a 90-second track should land around 3MB.
đź“… DEADLINE:
July 15.
(We might extend it, but don’t count on it.)
🎵 BEATS:
Use your own instrumental or grab a copyright-free beat — just NO INDUSTRY BEATS!
We’ll also offer a few instrumentals if you need help getting started.
There are thousands of producers and DJs out there giving away fire for free or cheap — elevate one another and keep it original.
🔟 JUDGING CRITERIA
Due to the volume of submissions in the promo round, participants only receive one score. The material is judged on a scale of 10, with 10 being the highest possible score.
This promo event includes two parallel parts:
Each is judged separately.
Participation in the video challenge is optional, but gives you a chance to win an extra prize.
Submit your 90-second anthem. Open to all.
Optional round for video creators.