Rules of the Majestic Song Contest

Format
In each edition of the song contest a certain amount of countries will automatically qualify. These countries will be the host country and the countries which placed within the top 5 in the edition before. Each edition will consist of a final, in which the winner will be announced and semi finals will be additional shows depending on the number of participating countries. Each semi final will have a minimum of 16 and a maximum of 22 participating countries with the final having between 25 to 27 nations. However; each edition the format will be discussed to decide the way in which to host the edition in the best way.

Entries
Only one entry per country will be accepted unless it is announced by a member of management. Each entry must abide by these rules. - The entry must not have been a Eurovision song. - The song must be longer than 25 seconds so that it can be put in the recap. It is the choice of each participant if they listen to the full entries. - Any language is allowed, additionally the song can be instrumental. - An artist can not be sent twice or more in the same edition. - The entry cannot contain any hate speech. - An entry cannot take part more than once, even if sung by another artist. - Cover songs are allowed only if the artist has made the song different as if it is their own song. - If an entry is disqualified due to the individual not voting the song will be able to be resent after 3 to 5 editions. If your entry breaks one of these rules then you will be asked to change your entry. If the edition has already started then your entry will be disqualified.

National Finals
Every nation is welcome to hold a national final to help select their entry. These national finals must be hosted by that country. Voting by members is encouraged however, not mandatory. - The entries must all follow the rules of actual entries. - A maximum of 10 entries can take part in the selection.

Spin Off's
Spin-off contests are planned by the management team. A yearly calendar will be created outlining what sideline contests are occurring within that year. Each of the sideline contests follow the same voting strike rules as the contest if the sideline consists of voting. Participation in the sideline contest is not mandatory if you compete in the song contest however the sideline contests are used to create more fun and reality within the contest. As agreed by the management team every 5th edition of the Majestic Song Contest will be a themed edition. The theme of the edition will be a public vote from members of the contest with the idea with the highest number of votes being the theme. will be in place as planned by members of the management. If an idea is arisen then it will be discussed among the management team and the individual that gave the idea.

Voting
In each edition everyone is expected to vote, if failing to do so strikes/penalties will be issued (see below). However if an individual is unable to vote and provide a good enough reason as to why they can't no strikes will be issued. Additionally if they provide enough time a stand in voter will be issued to vote on behalf of that country. Votes must not be discussed at any times before the reveal in the official results presentation, if found to be doing so a strike will be issued in the same format of the Failure to Vote system, or a more severe sanction will be issued. Votes must only be discussed between the individual and the voting manager. Votes will be discussed between the management team if it suspected of a block vote and in no other circumstance. In each edition the winner will be the country with the highest amount of points; in the case of a draw in any instance then the country with the most 12 points will be the winner. If they have the same; management will look through the points and see who has the highest amount of points following the points system. Each individual must vote by sending their top 13. This includes the 10 countries receiving points and the 3 reserve countries.

Failure to Vote
1- They will no longer be a participant in that edition but will return the next edition. 2- They will be removed from the edition and made to miss the next edition. 3- They will be permanently removed from the contest. Individuals can work off a strike if they vote perfectly for 3 editions.

Behaviour
A vital part of the Majestic Song Contest is that everybody feels welcome and hopefully; everyone has fun. Any behaviour which is an intentional attack towards another member must be brought to the attention of the management and the appropriate actions will be taken. Anyone that believes they are being treated unfairly for any reason (personally, music taste, or in general) will have support and the issue will be discussed to see how it can be resolved. If you witness this occur please make a member of the management team aware; even if the individual is a member of management. Behaviour strikes will be issued and they will follow the failure to vote principle of; if the individual receives three then they will be permanently banned from the contest. Management also ask that if a mistake occurs in terms of planning, results or editing you let us know in a kind manner. This is because mistakes can happen and with the contest being an additional thing in our lives it can be easy to slip up.

Hosting
The winner of the previous edition of the contest will be the hosting nation. This means that they must provide management with the necessary information such as the hosts, the arena, the city and the interval/opening acts for each show which is put on the accommodate the next edition of the song contest. If they fail to provide the information in the time manner required or choose not to host then 2nd place will be asked to provide that information. This will continue until the edition has a host nation.