📝Competition rules
Triton music competitions are open to every musician from all over the world, with no age limitations.
CATEGORIES
Entry types: Solo, Duo, Concerto, Chamber ensemble, Choir, Orchestra
Genres: Performance - Classical, Jazz, Pop, Traditional Music. Composition - Must be presented in a performance video. It can be performed live by the composer themselves or by another musician or ensemble.
Instruments: Piano, Strings, Guitar, Woodwind, Brass, Harp, Accordion, Voice, Organ, Percussion, Composition (When in doubt, please contact Triton support to confirm or ask in our community chat).
AGE GROUPS
The competition age group is determined by the candidate's age or the average age of the ensemble. Each group has specific video duration limits:
Age 7 and younger: Video duration no more than 5 minutes.
Age 8-10: Video duration no more than 7 minutes.
Age 11-13: Video duration no more than 10 minutes.
Age 14-17 : Video duration no more than 12 minutes.
Age 18-22: Video duration no more than 15 minutes.
No age limit: Video duration no more than 20 minutes.
Before starting the competition video, participants must state their age on camera. Triton may request age verification at any time if there is any uncertainty regarding the participant’s age category.
Competition Types
Scheduled Planned competitions with a fixed end date and larger prize pools. Participants are divided into age categories.
Presto (Sit & Go / SNG) Fast competitions that automatically start once the required number of participants is reached.
Da Capo Free competitions open to all participants. No NFT instrument is required to enter.
VIP Free competitions for holders of Common, Rare, Epic, and Legendary NFT music instruments.
VIDEO RECORDING
Participants must submit a PUBLIC LINK to their performance video via YouTube or Vimeo. Private links will not be accepted, and it's the participant's responsibility to ensure the link is accessible.
The video must be an unedited recording of the performance. You may submit the entire performance in one video or separate compositions as individual recordings with separate links. Edited videos will not be accepted. Each video must clearly show the performer's face and hands, with a stable camera angle—no panning, tilting, or zooming.
Before starting the competition video, participants must state their age on camera. Triton may request age verification at any time if there is any uncertainty regarding the participant’s age category.
Professional recording quality is not mandatory, however clear sound is essential. Higher quality recordings can help the jury better assess your performance, potentially leading to a higher score.
When registering and submitting videos, participants must list their program in the order of performance, with each composition noted separately in the designated fields.
MEMORIZATION
Program is to be performed by heart (soloist).
For group ensembles, choirs, and orchestras, memorization is not compulsory.
HOW PARTICIPANTS WILL BE JUDGED?
Our competitions are judged by top professionals in the music world, including renowned performers, professors, composers, and industry experts. Our esteemed jury brings a wealth of experience and expertise, ensuring a fair and high-quality evaluation of each performance. Jury system
Participants in Triton competitions will be judged based on the following criteria:
Technical Skill: 1-100 points
Interpretation & Artistry: 1-100 points
Complexity of the Program: 1-10 points
The scores awarded by the judges for each criterion are summed. The aggregate of these scores will then be averaged by dividing by the number of judges to derive the final score.
For Scheduled competitions, Triton guarantees that each audition is evaluated by a minimum of three jury members.
For Presto (SNG) competitions, each audition is evaluated by a minimum of two jury members.
During the announcement of the results, all scores made by the judges will be provided to participants. The judging process will be transparent and unbiased to ensure a fair competition for all participants.
The decision of the adjudication panel is final and is not subject to any appeal.
Duo & Chamber ensemble
Application Submission: Only the participant submitting the application is responsible for filling in all required information, including the group's name, group members, video links and repertoire. This participant is also solely responsible for paying the application fee.
Inviting Group Members: The participant submitting the application must invite all group members by sending them invitations via Telegram.
NFT Instrument Requirement: Each participant must own their own NFT musical instrument to be eligible for registration. How to get NFT music instrument
Mandatory Registration: Registration is mandatory for all ensemble members. Failure to register all members will result in the application being canceled.
Age Group Determination: The age group for the competition is determined by calculating the average age of the participants after all ensemble members have completed their registrations.
Prize Distribution: In the event of a group victory, the prize will be evenly distributed among all participants. Each member will also receive an NFT diploma.
Leaderboard Points: Leaderboard points will be awarded to each participant based on their individual musical instruments.
MULTIPLE SUBMISSION
Applicants are welcome to submit their applications multiple times. This option is available exclusively to holders of Epic and Legendary rarity NFT instruments. Each entry must be submitted as a separate registration with a distinct competition program and payment of the registration fee. Using the same competition program or video for multiple submissions will lead to disqualification.
Participants can increase their chances of success by submitting multiple entries, potentially securing as many prize placements as the number of their submissions. Leaderboard points will be awarded for each win.
PRIZES & AWARDS
The competition’s prize pool may be guaranteed or formed from participants’ application fees. Prize pools are calculated separately for each age group, and any guaranteed prize also applies per age group. If the total amount of entry fees exceeds the guaranteed amount, the prize pool automatically increases accordingly.
Participants earn a percentage of the USDT prize pool of their age group based on the number of points they score. The number of prizes depends on the number of participants within each age group. More participants = bigger prizes!
In the lobby of each competition, the "Prizes" section displays the prize distribution. Prizes include USDT coins, NFT rewards such as NFT musical instruments, participation tickets, real-life assets and more.
Participants will also receive unique NFT diplomas in recognition of their victories, each NFT diploma is a unique digital asset containing specific information about the event, including the competition name, instrument used, age group, winner’s name, and number of points earned. Holding an NFT diploma offers musicians special privileges within the Triton community, such as Staking, Airdrops, Invitations to exclusive events and more.
The distribution of prizes is entirely automated and based on the participants scores. No one, including the jury or the project team, can influence the allocation of prizes. The jury's role is strictly to evaluate performances according to the established criteria.
Distribution of Entry Fees
Entry fees are allocated between:
the prize pool (winner payouts),
jury compensation,
the platform commission.
The specific distribution ratio may vary depending on the competition type and its conditions.
The platform’s economic model is currently being refined and optimized. Triton reserves the right to adjust distribution parameters to ensure ecosystem sustainability, fair payouts, and high-quality evaluation standards.
This FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section is required reading and covers many important questions related to participation in Triton music competitions.
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