Adults 21+ · Professional program · Zero tolerance for harassment or property damage

Three adult creators standing together in a recording studio under warm gold light

Iconoclashtic Records presents

Three Creators. Six Months.
One Industry Challenge.

A documented professional development program in music, media, and creator business — built on written agreements, published scoring, and zero tolerance for harm.

$1,000,000 Prize Pool

Stated cash prize awarded on the published scoring system. See Judging & Prize for full terms.

Six Filmed Months

Scheduled production days, workshops, weekly assignments, and interviews.

Adults 21+ Only

Government ID and age verification required before selection is finalized.

Zero Tolerance

No harassment, intimidation, theft, vandalism, or property damage. Ever.

The Program

The Lovely Influence Center selects three adult creators for a six-month filmed challenge documenting professional growth: interviews, content creation, industry education, music and media projects, and community campaigns. Progress is scored against a published rubric, and one participant may win the stated cash prize.

Participants may also elect to form a collaborative venture at the end of the trial; any shared-award or partnership structure is documented in a separate written agreement signed by all parties.

Eligibility

  • · Age 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID
  • · Legally eligible to work and participate in the program's location
  • · Able to commit to the published filming schedule and deadlines
  • · Willing to sign the code of conduct and content-release agreements

Timeline

  1. ApplicationsOpen call, portfolio review, verified age and identity check, interviews.
  2. Month 1Onboarding, written agreements, brand audit, baseline metrics, studio orientation.
  3. Month 2Artist development, songwriting and media production workshops.
  4. Month 3PR and press cycle: blog features, releases, and recorded industry interviews.
  5. Month 4Campaign build — audience growth, styling, photography, and content systems.
  6. Month 5Community project, live event execution, and business/A&R fundamentals.
  7. Month 6Final submission portfolio, judging panel review, and results announcement.

On-Site Support & Preferences

Production days include reasonable working support so participants can focus on craft. Preferences are collected in the application and accommodated where practical.

Catering & Pantry

Meal and dietary preferences collected in advance; stocked pantry on production days.

Wardrobe & Styling

Styling reference calls and wardrobe support for shoots and press days.

Hair & Make-Up

On-site hair and make-up available for filmed sessions and photography.

Safety & Medical

First-aid on set, credentialed security at production locations, posted emergency contacts.

Applications Are Open

Submit your portfolio, introduction video, and consent confirmations. Selected applicants are contacted for interviews and verification.

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