Question 1

What is The Music Tribunal?

Accepted Answer

The Music Tribunal is where music fans decide greatness. Songs enter The Vault, artists face off in Legendary Rivalries, and the people deliver the verdict.

Question 2

What is The Showcase?

Accepted Answer

The Showcase is a permanent global platform where people can share and discover musical performances. Unlike competitions, performances remain available for fans to enjoy and discover over time.

Question 3

Who can join The Showcase?

Accepted Answer

Anyone with musical talent is welcome. Examples include singers, bands, instrumentalists, rappers, choirs, worship teams, cover singers, original artists, children (through a parent or guardian), family performances, school performances, cultural performances, comedy and parody performers, professional artists and international superstars.

Question 4

Do I need music on Spotify or Apple Music?

Accepted Answer

No. You only need a YouTube performance to get started. Support for additional platforms may be added in the future.

Question 5

Can established artists join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Showcase welcomes performers at every stage of their journey — from first-time performers to internationally recognized artists.

Question 6

Are cover songs allowed?

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Yes. Both original music and cover performances are welcome, provided the performer has the legal right to publish the performance.

Question 7

Can children participate?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Children may participate through a parent or guardian-managed account. Additional privacy protections are provided for younger performers.

Question 8

Is The Showcase a competition?

Accepted Answer

No. The Showcase is a permanent home for musical performances. Future Music Tribunal competitions and tournaments may invite performers from The Showcase, but joining The Showcase itself is not a competition.

Question 9

Will there be cash prize competitions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Music Tribunal plans to host future tournaments and special competitions with cash prizes and other rewards. Details will be announced as those programs launch.

Question 10

What is The Vault?

Accepted Answer

The Vault is the permanent song ranking system. Songs compete to determine the greatest songs of all time across All-Time rankings, Genre rankings, and Decade rankings. Every vote helps shape where songs stand in music history.

Question 11

How does voting in The Vault work?

Accepted Answer

Two songs compete head-to-head. Vote for the song you believe deserves the higher place in music history. Your votes help determine The Vault rankings.

Question 12

What are Legendary Rivalries?

Accepted Answer

Two artists are put on trial together. Each is represented by signature songs. Vote for the artist whose overall catalog deserves the verdict.

Question 13

What is Too Close To Call?

Accepted Answer

Choose Too Close To Call only when you genuinely cannot decide between the two artists.

Question 14

Can I nominate a song?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Anyone can nominate a song that is available on Spotify. Independent artists can nominate their own music, and fans can nominate songs they believe deserve recognition.

Question 15

What happens when I nominate?

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Your nomination stays permanently attached to that song or Legendary Rivalry.

Question 16

Can independent artists join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The Vault is not only for famous artists. If your song is on Spotify, it can enter and compete.

Question 17

How does sponsorship work?

Accepted Answer

Sponsors can bid for premium placement across sections of The Music Tribunal. Winning sponsors receive visibility for a 7-day sponsorship period.

Question 18

Who can bid on sponsorships?

Accepted Answer

Sponsorship bidding is open to subscribed members only.

Question 19

How does the sponsorship auction close?

Accepted Answer

The final hour is a hidden closing window. The exact closing moment inside that final hour is randomized to prevent last-second sniping.

Question 20

When am I charged?

Accepted Answer

You are only charged if you win. Losing bidders never pay.

Question 21

What does onboarding ask for?

Accepted Answer

Country, age group, gender, and a unique username. Required so verdicts can be sliced by audience — we never sell your data.

Question 22

Can I change my username?

Accepted Answer

Yes — once every 7 days. Offensive usernames are blocked at signup and can be cleared by moderation.

Question 23

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Contact support via the gold button at the bottom right of any page. We will permanently remove your account and personal data.

Question 24

How do referrals work?

Accepted Answer

When you invite someone to The Music Tribunal, you earn rewards as they participate. You can earn from signups, official nominations, subscriptions, vote credits, sponsorship wins, and other contributions.

Question 25

Do referral rewards ever expire?

Accepted Answer

Creator rewards (Legacy Points from official nominations, sponsorship wins) never expire. Revenue-linked bonuses (subscription renewals, vote pack purchases) run for 12 months from each referred user's signup date.

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