how it works

Easy as 1-2-3

Choose your track

Choose an original track to submit to a contest.

Submit your track.

Paste a link to the track or upload your WAV, AIFF, or MP3 file.

Rating System

Your track will be rated in the following 5 categories on a scale of 1-100

Recording

The recording and production sounds clean and professional.

Creativity

The track expresses the theme in a new or original way.

Structure

The track has a clear theme or cohesive idea.

Content

The music, melody, and lyrics keep the listener interested and engaged.

Effect

The track is effective for enjoyable, repeated listenings.

Rules

Artists may submit multiple tracks per contest.
Each track must be 100% original— no samples, no covers
Accepted File Types: WAV, AIFF, or MP3
Max Track Length: 5:00

FAQs

What is Tune Derby?

We are a platform that offers contests to musicians for a chance to win financial gain, free audio gear and exposure while giving professional critique.

Who will judge my songs?

One of our skilled and qualified judges will be selected to judge and critique your song.

When will I find out if I win?

Every contest will have a winner announcement date, approximately one month after the contest's closing date.

How many songs can I submit?

As many as you want! There is no limit.

If I win, how soon will I get paid?

Please allow 2 business days after responding to our congratulations email with required payment information to receive your prize money. 

Will others see my submission?

Only the winning submissions will be featured on our website and social media, however if your song is on Spotify we will automatically add it to one our genre specific playlists.

What do I get if I win?

Depending on which contest you enter, you have a chance to win cash, social media exposure, free audio gear, and constructive critique.

What do I get if I don’t win?

Constructive criticism by one of our highly qualified judges to help improve your music and to help you win the next contest!

What makes Tune Derby’s judges “qualified?”

All of our judges are hired based on their experience in the music industry and knowledge of song structure and music production quality.

How long are the contests open for submissions?

Every contest will be open for submissions for 1 month.