The contest is open to participants worldwide, except for residents of Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, and Sudan, due to prize shipping restrictions.

Participants must also be at least 18 years old or have written parental consent if younger.

Each submission must include:

• A recording of your performance (MP3 or MP4 preferred).

• The lyrics in text format (PDF, DOC, or plain text).

• A translation of the lyrics if they are not in English.

• An optional brief description of your creative process.

Submissions must be sent through the official submission form on the contest website. Participants must also confirm that they have subscribed to Dar Golan's YouTube channel by ticking a checkbox in the submission form.

No, participants may not modify or remix the track but may add harmonies or vocal effects. Reverb and delay are allowed but should be used subtly and tastefully. Auto-tune and other heavy vocal effects are prohibited.

Yes, audio files should be high-quality and not exceed 10MB per file.

No, the use of AI for lyrics, melody creation, or singing is strictly prohibited.

The contest launches on 09 January 2025. The submission deadline is 20 February 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted. The winners will be announced on 28 February 2025 (CET)

Submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Singing (30%): Vocal technique, clarity, and emotional impact.

• Melody (30%): Creativity, originality, and fit with the provided track.

• Lyrics (30%): Originality, message, and how well they complement the melody.

• People's Vote (10%): Based on audience preferences through public voting.

Dar Golan will be the sole judge, and his decision is final. In case of a tie, Dar Golan will make the final decision.