Transparent entry fees
The preliminary round costs nothing. Only invited finalists who choose to continue pay a fee. All prices are published in advance.
No hidden second step
Free application
No registration fee. You submit your details and recording link.
Finalist fee
Due only if invited and you decide to take part in the final round.
Written feedback
One juror’s individual written assessment, independent of prize decisions.
What exactly does £65 include?
- Final-round submission assessment according to the published standards
- Official notification of the jury’s result
- Official downloadable recognition certificate if an award is earned
- Eligible awardee listing on the verified results page, subject to privacy choices
Paying the fee does not guarantee an award. Optional feedback is not required to be judged and does not improve an entrant’s chances.
Written jury feedback — +£35
Draft product specification: 150–250 words of individualised English-language comments from one qualified adjudicator, addressing artistic strengths and suggested areas for development. Target delivery: within 21 days of final results. The precise standard and capacity must be confirmed with jurors before launch.
The fee is offered only to finalists who choose to participate; it must be ordered separately. Feedback is not a priority judging service and never affects rankings.
Proposed 2027 calendar
| Milestone | Season I | Season II | Season III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free entry deadline | 20 March | 20 July | 20 November |
| Preliminary decisions | 25 March | 25 July | 25 November |
| Finalist payment deadline | 1 April | 1 August | 1 December |
| Final results | 10 April | 10 August | 10 December |
Refunds and statutory rights
Preliminary entry is free. For the finalist service, cancellation and refund rights must be set out clearly at checkout according to the applicable consumer laws and the timing of service delivery. No blanket “non-refundable in all circumstances” claim is proposed for this demo.
Any change to the assessment service, missed deadline or entry ineligibility should be addressed under a published refund and appeal policy.