RGM NEXT UP
Your next hit starts here. Every artist has one record they believe deserves to break through. This is your opportunity to submit your strongest song and prove it belongs in the spotlight. Whether you’re an established artist or making your debut, NEXT UP is where tomorrow’s stars are discovered.
Max entries per artist: 1
📅 Key Dates
Start Date
Sun, Aug 9, 6:25 AM UTC
Submission Deadline
Fri, Aug 14, 7:00 PM UTC
Contest End Date
Sat, Aug 15, 6:25 AM UTC
Results Date
Sat, Aug 15, 7:25 PM UTC
🏅 Rewards
Reward coins land in your reward balance — spendable on RGM features but not withdrawable to cash.
🥇 1st Place
🪙 4,500
Reward coins
⚡ 5,000 promo plays
🥈 2nd Place
🪙 3,500
Reward coins
⚡ 2,500 promo plays
🥉 3rd Place
🪙 2,500
Reward coins
⚡ 1,000 promo plays
📜 Rules
✅ Entry Requirements
- 🎵 One (1) Original Song
- 🎤 Any Genre Accepted
- 🎧 High-Quality Audio (MP3 or WAV)
- 👤 One Entry Per Artist
- 🖼️ Cover Art Required
- 📌 Track must remain published throughout the contest
- 🚫 No duplicate entries from previous NEXT UP contests
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🏆 Judging Criteria
- ✍️ Lyrics & Songwriting
- 🎙️ Vocal Performance & Delivery
- 🎼 Beat Selection & Production
- 🎧 Mix & Master Quality
- ⭐ Originality
- 🔥 Replay Value
- 💥 Overall Impact
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👑 Top 3 Winners
🥇 NEXT UP Champion
🥈 2nd Place Finalist
🥉 3rd Place Finalist
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🌟 Winner Rewards
🏅 Official NEXT UP Champion Badge
⭐ Featured on the RGM Studio Homepage
🏆 Hall of Champions Recognition
📰 Featured on RGM Reports
📖 Magazine Recognition
🎵 Official NEXT UP Spotlight Feature
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📜 Contest Rules
- Original music only.
- One entry per artist.
- No copyrighted or stolen material.
- All genres are welcome.
- Entries must follow RGM Studio Community Guidelines.
- Judges’ decisions are final.
🎤 Submitted Entries(1)
Public entries — see who else is competing.
You Got It
by Ruga