Complete Access and professional review
- One year of Complete Access
- Four private deep-dive consultation sessions
- Customized core training for brand development
- Outside professional review focused on the submitted track
- Public winner feature
The Label-Ready Track Challenge
Accepting Entries Now
Build a Track Worthy of Industry Review
The Label-Ready Track Challenge is a Jack Righteous creator campaign for eligible members ready to develop and present one original track with stronger direction, sharper creative decisions and a serious professional result. Three entries will be selected for private development support, training and public recognition.
Submissions close Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
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01 · THE CHALLENGE
One original track
Submit the strongest representation of your current sound, direction, production and identity.
02 · THE RECOGNITION
Three winning entries
First, second and third place receive private development support, customized training and public recognition.
03 · THE OPPORTUNITY
Professional review
The first-place track receives outside professional review through relevant Jack Righteous relationships.
The standard
What “label-ready” actually means
It does not mean guaranteed to be signed. It means the song, production, vocal presentation, artist identity and creative direction are strong enough to be presented seriously to experienced music professionals.
See complete judging detailsNo false promises.
A signing, release, purchase, promotion or response is not guaranteed. The challenge is designed to reward serious creative development and credible presentation.
Three placements
What is at stake
Each placement combines recognition with practical support designed to move the creator and the submitted project forward.
AI Creator Training and development support
- One year of AI Creator Training access
- Four private deep-dive consultation sessions
- Customized core training for brand development
- Public winner feature
Private creator development support
- Four private deep-dive consultation sessions
- Customized core training for brand development
- Public winner feature
Eligible collaborations may include up to two official co-authors. When a collaborative entry places, each eligible named co-author receives the applicable prize package. Existing Complete Access members who win first place receive a 12-month extension.
Eligibility
Who can enter?
Open to eligible creators aged 18 or older who are legal residents of Canada, including Quebec, or the United States.
Entrants must qualify when submitting and remain eligible through September 27, 2026.
Read full eligibility rulesQualifying access
Verified VIP Plus owners
Active Complete Access members
Active AI Creator Training subscribers
Submission scope
What you may submit
One track per creator
All genres permitted
All AI music tools permitted
Human-made, AI-assisted, AI-generated and hybrid workflows
New or existing tracks
Released or unreleased tracks
Collaborations of up to two official co-authors
All required rights and permissions must be held
Judging framework
How entries will be judged
The strongest entry will not necessarily be the most expensive production or the most technically complex track. Judges will look for the strongest overall combination of song, sound, identity, intention and presentation.
Song strength
Composition and structure
Production quality
Vocal performance
Artist identity
Creative direction
Audience clarity
Originality
Professional presentation
Overall label readiness
Key dates
Campaign timeline
NOW
Submissions are open through ASK JACK.
SEPTEMBER 13
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
SEPTEMBER 14–26
Judging, eligibility verification and final comparative review.
SEPTEMBER 27
Winners are contacted privately and announced publicly.
✓
Your music remains yours
No ownership or control is transferred
Jack Righteous does not take ownership, publishing rights, master rights, songwriting rights or control of your track. Entrants grant only limited, non-exclusive campaign promotional permission. Full ownership remains with the creator or listed co-authors.
Read the complete rights termsOptional partner bonus
SongSyntax is not required
SongSyntax is not required to enter. An additional SongSyntax-related prize or recognition may be announced if partner terms are finalized. Any confirmed bonus will be published before the submission deadline.
Submissions are open
Ready to submit your track?
Review the requirements, prepare your track information and send your official campaign submission through the dedicated ASK JACK section.
