Official Rules

Last Updated: 8 July 2026

By entering the Music Recognition Awards ("the Awards"), using this website or participating in any part of the Awards, you agree to be bound by these Terms & Conditions.

1.1 The Music Recognition Awards are organised and promoted by the Twisted Group ("the Promoter"), an independent organisation dedicated to supporting the underground music community through awards, media, events, radio, record label and community initiatives.

2.1 The Awards are open to residents of the United Kingdom and Europe aged 13 years or over, unless otherwise stated for a specific category.

2.2 Entrants under the age of 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

2.3 The Promoter reserves the right to request proof of age or identity.

2.4 The Music Recognition Awards celebrate talent, dedication and contribution to music regardless of age, experience or career stage. The Promoter reserves the right to refuse entries that do not meet the published eligibility requirements or are inconsistent with the aims of the Awards.

3.1 No purchase is necessary to enter the Awards.

3.2 Entry is subject to these Terms & Conditions.

4.1 Application dates, voting periods, finalist announcements and event information will be published on the official Music Recognition Awards website and social media channels.

Website:

www.themusicrecognitionawards.com

4.2 Late, incomplete or invalid applications may not be accepted.

• One entry per person per category.

• Maximum of three genre submissions where applicable.

• Minimum experience requirements will be published for each category where relevant.

Entrants must submit:

• 15–20 minute MP4 video.

• Matching WAV audio file.

The video must clearly show:

• The DJ.

• The equipment being used.

• Manual mixing using pitch control.

Use of the Sync function is not permitted unless specifically stated for a category.

No MCs or additional performers may appear unless permitted within the category rules.

Entrants must submit:

• 3–5 minute MP4 performance.

• Matching WAV audio.

The performance must:

• Clearly show the performer.

• Contain the words "Music Recognition" and "Twisted" within the performance.

• Be clearly audible.

Entrants must submit:

• Video demonstrating the project within their DAW.

• Matching WAV audio file.

Submitted tracks may be used for:

• Judging.

• Public voting where applicable.

• Promotion of the Awards.

Copyright always remains with the creator.

Applications must be submitted through:

www.themusicrecognitionawards.com & filese mailed via WeTransfer to mra@twistedofficial.com

or by approved file transfer methods where requested.

Each application should include:

• Full Name

• Artist Name

• Contact Details

• Category Entered

All submissions must:

• Be original work.

• Not infringe copyright.

• Not contain unlawful, defamatory or offensive material.

• Be suitable for public viewing.

Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

The Music Recognition Awards celebrates original creativity.

Where a category requires original creative work, entries that consist primarily of AI-generated music, performances, artwork or other content may be refused or disqualified.

The Promoter reserves the right to request evidence of authorship where reasonably necessary.

Entrants retain ownership of their submissions.

By entering, participants grant the Promoter a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use submitted material for:

• Judging

• Promotion

• Website publication

• Social media

• Marketing

• Press coverage

• Future Music Recognition Awards promotion

This licence does not transfer ownership.

Public voting may be used for selected categories.

The judging panel reserves the right to:

• Remove fraudulent votes.

• Investigate suspicious activity.

• Verify eligibility.

• Merge or remove categories.

• Select winners where required.

The judges' decision is final.

No correspondence regarding judging decisions will be entered into.

Finalists will be contacted using the details supplied on their application.

Winners will normally be announced during the official Awards event.

Prizes may include:

• Trophy

• Certificate

• Performance opportunities

• Promotional opportunities

Prizes are:

• Non-transferable.

• Non-exchangeable.

• Subject to availability.

The Promoter reserves the right to substitute prizes where necessary.

Participants, performers and guests are expected to behave respectfully.

The Promoter reserves the right to:

• Remove individuals displaying abusive or unsafe behaviour.

• Amend event schedules.

• Change venues.

• Alter running orders.

• Cancel performances where necessary.

By attending any Music Recognition Awards event you acknowledge that photographs, video recordings and live broadcasts may be captured.

These may be used for:

• Website content

• Social media

• Marketing

• Editorial use

• Historical archive

No additional compensation will be payable.

The Music Recognition Awards is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes participants from all backgrounds and abilities.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered wherever reasonably possible.

Personal information will be processed in accordance with:

• UK GDPR

• Data Protection Act 2018

Please refer to our Privacy Policy for full details.

The Promoter accepts no responsibility for:

• Lost or delayed applications.

• Website interruptions.

• Technical failures.

• Internet outages.

• Third-party platform failures.

Nothing within these Terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded under the laws of England and Wales.

The Promoter reserves the right to disqualify any participant who:

• Breaches these Terms.

• Provides false information.

• Manipulates voting.

• Uses fraudulent methods.

• Brings the Awards into disrepute.

Users must not:

• Attempt unauthorised access.

• Upload malicious software.

• Copy website content without permission.

• Misrepresent their identity.

• Use the website for unlawful purposes.

The Promoter reserves the right to amend these Terms & Conditions where reasonably necessary.

The latest version will always be available on the official website.

These Terms & Conditions are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

The Music Recognition Awards

Part of the Twisted Group

🌐 www.themusicrecognitionawards.com

📧 mra@twistedofficial.com

Thank you for entering the Music Recognition Awards. We wish every entrant the very best and thank you for helping us celebrate talent, creativity and the underground music community.