Rules & FAQ
Clear rules keep the competition fair for every artist and every fan. Here's everything you need to know before entering or voting.
Eligibility
- •Open to independent and unsigned artists of all genres.
- •Artists must be 18 or older, or have a parent or guardian enter on their behalf.
- •One song entry per artist per competition.
- •The previous competition's winner may not win two competitions in a row, keeping the spotlight moving to new talent.
Voting Rules
- •Voting is free for fans.
- •Every voter must select exactly 3 different artists — this keeps the contest about discovery, not just popularity.
- •No sign-up needed — just vote. One vote per device per competition, protected by automatic bot and fraud checks.
- •Votes from bots, scripts, or purchased services are removed and may disqualify the artist who benefits from them.
Prize Rules
- •60% of all entry fees go directly into the prize pool; the displayed prize amount updates as artists enter.
- •The artist with the highest verified vote total at the end of the competition wins the grand prize.
- •The prize is paid to the winning artist within 14 days of the winner announcement.
- •In the event of a tie, the prize is split equally between the tied artists.
Content Ownership
- •Artists keep 100% ownership of their music and videos — entering never transfers your rights.
- •By entering, you grant Artist Arena permission to share your submitted video and profile on our website and social channels for promotion.
- •You must own or control the rights to everything you submit, including beats, samples, and footage.
Anti-Cheating Policy
- •Vote manipulation of any kind — bots, fake accounts, vote buying — results in immediate disqualification without refund.
- •We monitor voting patterns and verify suspicious activity before finalizing results.
- •Decisions made by the Artist Arena team on disqualification and final results are binding.
Questions about the rules? Reach out any time at hello@artistarena.com.