-

Echoes of the Neon Light Song Contest

The Echoes of the Neon Light Music Production Contest is an open global contest inviting participants to create original music tracks using the Echoes of the Neon Light preset pack for Vital (or the LITE version).

Prizes:

1. Echoes of the Neon Light + Darkpalace Studio Complete bundle + future pack for free.
2. Echoes of the Neon Light + 2 Darkpalace Studio plugins + 90% off a future release.
3. Echoes of the Neon Light + 1 Darkpalace Studio plugin + 75% off a future release.

Submission form: https://forms.gle/WuFLmAkMvRCYvJoi6

Make sure you are familiar with all the rules and adhere to them. Any violation will result in immediate disqualification. Repeated violations will lead to being blacklisted from future participation.

Original Music Contest Rules

1. Submission & Formatting

• Entries must be submitted via the official contest email: contest@tijmelessaudio.com.
• Songs must be in English.
• If a song has lyrics, they must be included in the submission email.
• Songs must adhere to the general theme and include all required elements.
• Song titles & lyrics must match the provided submission details—no last-minute changes.
• Songs must be between 2-3 minutes long.
• Audio quality must meet a minimum standard—no low-quality or distorted recordings.
• Contestants must submit their song in WAV format.

2. Originality & Ownership

• Songs must be original compositions—no covers or remixes of existing songs are allowed.
• No AI-generated music—all music and lyrics must be 100% human-created.
• No unauthorized samples—any sampled music must have proper rights.
• Contestants must own full rights to their song—no label disputes or legal conflicts.
• No pre-release songs—songs must not be publicly available before the contest.

3. Entry Limits & Contestant Rules

• One entry per person—no multiple submissions.
• No multiple aliases—each contestant may only enter under one name or identity.
• No collaborations—each entry must be created by a single contestant.
• Judges cannot be contestants.

4. Content Guidelines

• No offensive lyrics or hate speech—any entry containing such content will be disqualified.
• No excessive political or controversial themes—keep the focus on the music.
• No copyrighted lyrics—all lyrics must be original.
• If mild profanity is allowed, it must be disclosed upon submission.

5. Resubmission & Modification Rules

• No song resubmissions—a song that has competed before cannot be re-entered.
• No last-minute changes—once a song is submitted, no modifications to lyrics or titles are allowed.
• No last-minute rule changes—rules remain consistent once the contest starts.

6. Judging & Fair Play

• The judges' decision is final, and disputes must be handled privately with the organizers.
• Judges cannot be contestants.
• No bribing judges or organizers—any attempt to influence results will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Contestants must not attempt to manipulate voting, judging, or results in any way.
• No public complaints about judging—disputes should be directed to the contest organizers.
• Each contestant must provide a short song description (such as why they chose the genre) to help judges understand the piece.

7. Technical Responsibility

• Contestants are responsible for ensuring their submissions work properly—technical failures (e.g., no audio, corrupted files) are not the responsibility of the contest organizers.

8. Production & Sound Design

• Minimal post-processing—excessive autotune, pitch correction, or overuse of effects that alter the integrity of a live performance may result in disqualification.
• Background music must be original—all instrumentals or backing tracks must be created by the contestant.
• No excessive sound effects or spoken word—this is a music contest, not a sound design or spoken word competition.

9. Submission Deadline & Legal Compliance

• Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Contestants must follow all local laws and regulations—no illegal content or behavior.

10. Finalist & Winner Rules

• Finalists may be asked to submit additional documentation.
• Finalists will be required to answer a question as proof of their authenticity.
• By entering, contestants agree that winning entries may be showcased, streamed, or shared by the contest organizers for promotional purposes.
• Contestants must be reachable—if a winner cannot be contacted within a specified period, the prize may be forfeited.

11. Rule Enforcement & Organizer Authority

• Breaking the rules or exploiting loopholes = Disqualification—no exceptions.
• Tijmeless Audio reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with the rules.
• The decision of the organizers is final in cases of disputes or gray areas.

Remix Contest Rules

1. Submission & Formatting

• Entries must be submitted via the official contest email: contest@tijmelessaudio.com.
• All remixes must use the official stems provided by Tijmeless Audio or other authorized sources.
• Song titles & remix titles must match the provided submission details—no last-minute changes.
• Songs must be in English (if lyrics are included).
• Time Limit: The remix should be between 2-3 minutes long.
• Audio quality must meet a minimum standard—no low-quality or distorted recordings.
• Contestants must submit their remix in WAV format.

2. Originality & Ownership

• Remix must be based on the official stems provided by Tijmeless Audio—no other third-party stems or external sources are allowed unless authorized.
• Contestants must own full rights to any additional sounds, loops, or samples added to the remix.
• No AI-generated music—all music and lyrics must be human-created.
• Contestants must have full rights to the remix, including the stems and any additional content.
• No unauthorized samples—any sampled music must have proper rights.
• No pre-release remixes—remixes must not be publicly available before the contest.

3. Entry Limits & Contestant Rules

• One entry per person—no multiple submissions.
• No multiple aliases—each contestant may only enter under one name or identity.
• No collaborations—each entry must be created by a single contestant.
• Judges cannot be contestants.

4. Content Guidelines

• No offensive lyrics, hate speech, or excessive political/controversial themes—the focus should be on the music.
• If lyrics are included in the remix, they must be original—no copying lyrics from other songs.
• No excessive sound effects or spoken word—the focus should remain on the remix and music.
• No excessive political or controversial themes—remixes should keep the focus on creativity and sound.

5. Resubmission & Modification Rules

• No song resubmissions—a remix that has competed before cannot be re-entered.
• No last-minute changes—once a remix is submitted, no modifications to the remix title, track, or stems are allowed after submission.
• No last-minute rule changes—rules remain consistent once the contest starts.

6. Judging & Fair Play

• The judges' decision is final, and disputes must be handled privately with the organizers.
• Judges cannot be contestants.
• No bribing judges or organizers—any attempt to influence results will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Contestants must not attempt to manipulate voting, judging, or results in any way.
• Each contestant must provide a short description of their remix (such as their creative process, what inspired the remix, or their genre choices) to help judges understand the piece.

7. Technical Responsibility

• Contestants are responsible for ensuring their submissions work properly—technical failures (e.g., no audio, corrupted files) are not the responsibility of the contest organizers.

8. Production & Sound Design

• Minimal post-processing—excessive autotune, pitch correction, or overuse of effects that alter the integrity of the original stems may result in disqualification.
• Background music must be original—all additions to the remix must be created by the contestant or fall under fair use.
• No excessive sound effects or spoken word—remixes should focus on showcasing musical creativity.

9. Submission Deadline & Legal Compliance

• Late entries will not be accepted under any circumstances.
• Contestants must follow all local laws and regulations—no illegal content or behavior.

10. Finalist & Winner Rules

• Finalists may be asked to submit additional documentation.
• Finalists will be required to answer a question as proof of their authenticity.
• By entering, contestants agree that winning entries may be showcased, streamed, or shared by the contest organizers for promotional purposes.
• Contestants must be reachable—if a winner cannot be contacted within a specified period, the prize may be forfeited.

11. Rule Enforcement & Organizer Authority

• Breaking the rules or exploiting loopholes = Disqualification—no exceptions.
• Tijmeless Audio reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with the rules.
• The decision of the organizers is final in cases of disputes or gray areas.

12. Additional Notes for Remix Contest

• This remix contest focuses on your creativity and interpretation of the provided stems.
• While you can be innovative, the remix should remain recognizable as the original track.
• Please be respectful of the original artist's work when creating your remix.

Join my mailing list now!