Competition Rules
Read carefully. By submitting, you agree to all rules below.
Overview
BarzForge is where champions are forged. Each week, participants have 3 hours from beat drop to record and submit their bars over the official instrumental. This is a pressure-based lyrical proving ground. No rewrites. No excuses. Just bars.
Eligibility
- •Must be 18 years of age or older
- •Must be a Pennsylvania resident or represent a PA city
- •Must have a valid account on the platform
- •One submission per person per battle
Submission Rules
- ✓Must use the official beat provided for each battle
- ✓All lyrics must be 100% original - no recycled bars
- ✓Video must be recorded specifically for this round
- ✓Must submit within the 3-hour time window
- ✓Video must clearly show the performer
- ✓Audio must be clear and audible
Content Restrictions
The following content is strictly prohibited:
- ✕Hate speech targeting race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
- ✕Direct threats of violence against real individuals
- ✕Doxxing or revealing personal information
- ✕Fraudulent or misleading content
- ✕AI-generated vocals or performances
- ✕Plagiarized content from other artists
Originality Requirements
- •All bars must be written by you specifically for this battle
- •No previously released or recorded material
- •No ghost-written content
- •Plagiarism detection tools may be used to verify originality
Judging & Scoring
Submissions are judged on six criteria totaling 100 points:
Lyrics25 pts
Delivery20 pts
Originality20 pts
Performance15 pts
Beat Connection10 pts
Replay Value10 pts
Disqualification
The following will result in immediate disqualification:
- •Violation of any content restrictions
- •Submitting after the deadline
- •Using a beat other than the official one
- •Multiple submissions under different accounts
- •Attempting to manipulate voting or scores
Disqualified participants may be banned from future competitions at the discretion of the organizers.
Code of Conduct
- •Respect all participants, judges, and staff
- •Accept judges' decisions gracefully
- •No harassment of other competitors
- •Represent your city with pride and integrity
- •Keep competition in the booth, not in the comments
By submitting to BarzForge, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by all rules above.
3 Hours. 1 Beat. No Excuses.