One original track
Submit the strongest representation of your current sound, direction, production and identity.
The Label-Ready Track Challenge
Entries Open September 1
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. Up to three entries will be selected for private development support, training and public recognition.
Entries open Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. ET and close Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
← All Creator CampaignsUp to three winning entries
First, second and third place receive development support, customized training and recognition when awarded under the official scoring rules.
Professional review
The first-place track receives outside professional review through relevant Jack Righteous relationships.
The standard
What “label-ready” 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.
No false promises.
A signing, release, purchase, promotion or response is not guaranteed. The challenge rewards serious development and credible presentation.
Three placements
What is at stake
Each placement combines recognition with practical support designed to move the creator and submitted project forward.
Complete Access + professional review
Approx. C$610 per eligible creator
- One year of Complete Access
- Four private deep-dive consultations of up to 60 minutes each
- Customized core training for brand development
- Outside professional review of the submitted track
- Public winner feature
AI Creator Training + support
Approx. C$590 per eligible creator
- One year of AI Creator Training
- Four private deep-dive consultations of up to 60 minutes each
- Customized core training for brand development
- Public winner feature
Private creator development
Approx. C$550 per eligible creator
- Four private deep-dive consultations of up to 60 minutes each
- Customized core training for brand development
- Public winner feature
All approximate values are stated in Canadian dollars. Each private session is valued at C$100 (C$400 for four), customized core training at C$150, annual Complete Access at C$60 and annual AI Creator Training at C$40. Eligible collaborations may include up to two official co-authors, and each eligible named co-author receives the applicable prize package. Maximum aggregate prize value is C$3,500 if every placement has two eligible co-authors. Public recognition and outside professional review have no assigned cash value. Existing Complete Access members who win first place receive a 12-month extension.
Eligibility
Who can enter?
Creators aged 18 or older who are legal residents of Canada, including Quebec, or the United States.
Qualifying access must be valid when the official submission is received. Existing members and new customers may qualify during the entry period. Later cancellation or expiration does not disqualify an otherwise eligible entry.
Qualifying access
VIP Plus · Verify or get access →
Complete Access · Review membership →
AI Creator Training · Review subscription →
Choose the access that fits your training needs. Access price and level do not affect judging.
Existing member access help →Submission scope
What you may submit
One track per creator
All genres permitted
All AI music tools permitted
Human-made, AI-assisted, AI-generated or hybrid
New or existing tracks
Released or unreleased tracks
Up to two official co-authors
All rights and permissions must be held
Judging framework
How entries will be judged
This is a skill-based challenge. Every eligible track is scored against the same 100-point framework. No random draw or public popularity vote determines placement.
25% · Song strength, composition, structure and applicable lyrics
20% · Production quality and vocal presentation
20% · Artist identity and creative direction
15% · Audience clarity and originality
20% · Professional presentation and overall label readiness
An entry must score at least 70/100 to place. If fewer than three entries meet that standard, fewer than three placements may be awarded. Full tie-breaking and judge-conflict rules appear in the official details.
Key dates
Campaign timeline
SEPTEMBER 1
Submissions open at 12:01 a.m. ET through ASK JACK.
OCTOBER 4
Entries close at 11:59 p.m. ET.
OCTOBER 5–17
Judging and eligibility verification.
OCTOBER 18
Qualifying winners are contacted and announced.
✓
Your music remains yours
No ownership 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.
Member challenge
No additional entry fee
Eligible access is verified when the official submission is received. Purchasing a higher-priced access option or making additional purchases does not improve an entry’s score or placement.
Not ready to enter yet?
Build the track before the submission
The free AI Music First Project Kit can help you define and complete a first project with clearer direction. It is an optional preparation resource and does not provide qualifying campaign access.
Entries open September 1
Prepare your entry now
Review the requirements and organize your track information now. Official submissions begin September 1 through the dedicated ASK JACK section.
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