Rules & Guidelines
Eligibility
This event is open to all registered users of the Vanguard Network platform. Participants must have a valid account and agree to the platform's and .
Submission Requirements
- Content must adhere to the specified theme and format of the event.
- Submissions must not contain copyrighted material without proper permission.
- Explicit content is NOT allowed.
- Submissions must be uploaded in the required format and meet technical specifications.
🔥 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:
- Audio Promo Round – open to all registered participants.
(Shown as Round 1 on the platform) - Bonus Video Challenge – available only to those who submitted a track in the Audio Promo Round.
(Shown as Round 2)
Each is judged separately.
Participation in the video challenge is optional, but gives you a chance to win an extra prize.
- 🥇 Best Track: $200
- 🎥 Bonus Challenge (video): $100
- 🏆 Win both and take home the full $300
All participants are expected to maintain a respectful and professional attitude throughout the event. Any form of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
Violation of these rules may result in disqualification from the event and possible suspension from future events on the platform.