Grand Prize: THE ISLE, Piritta Kela Pirenen (Human-Generated Lyrics)

Bracket Winners

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Flemming Madsen (Pop Bracket)

ITERATIONS, Tim Peggs (Country Bracket)

BILLY THE KID (THE REAL STORY): Eric Dearth (Rock Bracket)

INTRODUCING OUR BATTLE CONTESTANTS:

POP/DANCE/FUNK/POP BRACKET

Christine Moore – Heart Beats

Scott Altall – Where’s the Love

Erick Hardy – Did You Think It Could Change

Flemming Madsen – Masters of the Universe

Charles Kaminsky – Prey

Tyler Zahnke – Living That Independent Life

Janina Debrowska – Blind Date

Neil Van Der Merwe – Faded Postcards

Jouni Tyni – Weightless

Reidun Enge – The Frozen Flower

Marcus Bowen – Slow Jam Nights

Todd Cowden – Can’t Be Me

Darren Lawson – Wildfire

Lg Dash Apt – Get Acquainted

Ken Dribble – Boo Hoo

Ilija Smiljanic – Beauty Hunter

HUMAN-GENERATED LYRICS BRACKET:

Jaiden Shields – Grief

Mark Everton – Feel Good Mistake

John Pappan – Stranger Danger

Yora Amanda – International Supersh1t

Nick Torres – The Way it Should Be

Ronald Weaver – Get to You

Allan Cole – ITunes Killed the Record Store

Larry Haines – Something Funky In Denmark

Piritta Kela Pirenen – The Isle

Darren Dewis – Afraid

Frank Rivera – Walking Contradiction

Bas Linders – Free Yourself (and Others)

Stephen Lovely – Say I Should

Nichole Zapanta – Little Silver Locket

Ricardo Alvarez Martinez – Missed Opportunities

David Baker – Here I Go

COUNTRY/FOLK/BLUES BRACKET

Francis Nagariuya – The Better Hand

Tim Peggs – Iterations

Fredrick Sundvist – Melody of Sorrow

Tasha Chemel – Goodbye To Summer

Don Edwards – Setting in Your Pew

Alicia Pierce – One Last Time

Christopher Moore – Don’t Complain about the Rain

Andy Brotherton – Let It In

Michael J Anning – Broken Lounge Bar and Country Pop Star

Daniel Tougas – The New Galactic Guide

Allan Stevens – Flesh and Bone

Seesavavong Yang – Happier Just Loving Me

Julian Brana – I Love the Way You Love Me

Daniella Bozur – Love Language

Aaron Wilson – Why Did You Leave

Heidi Sinnet – Forgive Or Go Mad

ROCK/ALTERNATIVE BRACKET

Dustin Pucket – Hungover for the Third Time

Eric Dearth – Billy The Kid (The Real Story)

David Beighton – Durdle Door

Jonathan MacKay – Lonely Brook

Aleksandar Eric – In the Middle of the Field

Brian Lloyd – The Sand

Assis Napaoleo Salvioli Da Silva – Rise of the Machines

Josue Roman – Reborn

Michael Alo-Nielsen – Cellar Dweller

Kaitlyn Conley – Immobilized

Shawn Montecupo – 90s Kid

Magnus Lyunggren – Falling Circles

Stephen Lovely – Never Fade Again

Fabio Valentino Tipa – Just A Child

Lori K – Send It

Ratri Risyanto – The Broken Crown

George Cox – Against The Grain

CONTEST SCHEDULE:

Feb 4-8: Battle Songs Go Live on the Flair AI Radio Station

Feb 10: Bracket Battle Begins (check here soon for link to Battle Pages)

Feb 24: Bracket Battle Concludes/Winners Announced

Feb 25: Final Battle Begins

March 5: Battle of the [AI] Bands Ends and Grand Prize Winner Announced.

CONTEST SUMMARY:

Are you ready to redefine the soundscape of the future? Flair AI Radio proudly presents the Battle of the AI Bands, where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. This is more than just a competition—it’s a celebration of innovation, artistry, and the limitless possibilities of AI-powered music. Whether you’re a seasoned producer or a passionate newcomer, this is your chance to showcase your unique sound to the world.

With four dynamic genre brackets and a shot at cash prizes, public recognition, and the coveted Grand Prize Winner title, the stage is set for you to make history. Join a global movement of boundary-pushing artists and let your music inspire, amaze, and dominate the airwaves. The future of music starts here—and it starts with you.

Which Bracket will win? Will AI lyrics overtake Handwritten lyrics? Will it be your song that takes the grand prize?

Let the battle begin!

The four Song Brackets:

1.        Rock and Alternative

2.        Country, Folk, Blues

3.        Rap, Dance, Funk and Pop

4.        ONLY Human Generated Lyrics – NO AI (any song genre)

Flair AI Radio Battle of the AI Bands Contest Rules and Terms

Official Contest Rules

No purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law.

1. Overview of the Contest
Flair AI Radio presents the Battle of the AI Bands, a contest to showcase AI-created music across four different genres. The contest features 64 songs divided into four genre brackets, with 16 songs competing in each genre. Participants will compete for recognition, cash prizes, and the title of Grand Prize Winner.

2. Eligibility

• This contest is open to individuals who are at least 18 years of age at the time of entry.
• Participants must own 100% of the rights to their song, including any AI-generated components. Songs submitted without full ownership rights will be disqualified.
• Employees of Flair AI Radio, their families, and individuals directly involved in organizing the contest are not eligible to participate.

3. Song Submission

• Each participant may submit ONE song total to ONE of the four genre brackets:

o   Rock and Alternative

o   Country, Folk, Blues

o   Rap, Dance, Funk and Pop

o   ONLY Lyrics WRITTEN by the Human Contributor – NO AI (any genre)

• Submissions must include the following:
• The song in MP3 format
• Song title and genre
• Confirmation of full ownership rights to the submitted song
• Contact information for the participant
• Submission Deadline: All entries must be received by Feb 15 (though this may be edited as deemed necessary). Late submissions will not be accepted.

4. Selection of Bracket Finalists

• Flair AI Radio executives will review all submissions and select the top 16 songs for each genre bracket. The selection process will be based on originality, production quality, and overall appeal.
• The 16 chosen songs per bracket will advance to the public ranking phase.

5. Public Ranking Phase

• The 16 songs in each genre bracket will be presented on Flair AI Radio’s contest platform for a public ranking period lasting three (2) weeks.
• Listeners will rank songs using a slider from 1 to 10. Each listener may rank as many songs as they wish but can only rank each song once.
• The song in each genre bracket with the highest cumulative ranking score will be declared the bracket winner and receive a $75 prize.

6. Grand Prize Round

• The winning song from each genre bracket (4 total) will advance to the final round.
• The final four songs will compete head-to-head during a one-week public ranking period.
• The song with the highest cumulative ranking score in the final round will be declared the Grand Prize Winner and receive an additional $150 prize.

7. Prizes

• Bracket Winner Prizes: $75 for the top-ranked song in each genre bracket.
• Grand Prize: $150 awarded to the final round winner.
• All cash prizes will be awarded via electronic payment within 15 days of the contest’s conclusion.

8. Contest Timeline

• Submission Deadline: Assuming 2-3 weeks to fill brackets (around Feb 15^th)
• Bracket Finalist Announcement: 2 weeks after final submission. (Feb 22^th)
• Public Ranking Phase: 2 weeks (Mar 6)
• Grand Prize Round: 1 week (March 15)
• Grand Prize Winner Announcement: 1 week to follow. (March 24)

Terms and Conditions

1. Intellectual Property Rights

• By entering the contest, participants affirm that they own 100% of the rights to their submitted song, including any AI-generated elements, lyrics, melodies, or other components.
• Participants grant Flair AI Radio a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use their submitted songs for the purposes of contest promotion, voting, and related marketing activities. Ownership of the song remains with the participant.

2. Disqualification

• Flair AI Radio reserves the right to disqualify any participant for submitting plagiarized content, false information, or failing to adhere to the contest rules.
• Songs containing offensive, hateful, or explicit content will not be considered.

3. Voting Integrity

• Participants and voters are prohibited from engaging in fraudulent activities, including vote manipulation or using automated systems to influence rankings. Flair AI Radio reserves the right to investigate and disqualify entries suspected of vote tampering.

4. Privacy

• Personal information provided during song submission will only be used for contest-related communication and prize distribution. Flair AI Radio will not share personal information with third parties without consent.

5. Limitation of Liability

• Flair AI Radio is not responsible for technical failures, submission errors, or other issues beyond its control that may affect participation in the contest.
• Participants agree to hold Flair AI Radio harmless from any claims or damages arising from their participation in the contest.

6. Modifications and Termination

• Flair AI Radio reserves the right to modify or terminate the contest at any time for any reason. Participants will be notified of significant changes via email or the contest platform.

7. Agreement to Rules

• By entering the contest, participants agree to abide by these official rules and terms. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

For questions or additional information about the Battle of the AI Bands, please contact david@purefusionmedia.com

We’re excited to hear your incredible AI music—let the battle begin!