Evaluation Criteria
El Tony Producer Academy

Participants will be selected by the jury based on artistic and technical merit. The jury's decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Jury

  • SKALA
  • Kid Simius
  • Send Return
  • El Tony Mate

Selection Criteria

The following criteria will be considered during the selection process:

  • Production Quality – Sound design, arrangement, technical skills, and overall production quality.
  • Creativity & Originality – A unique artistic identity, originality, and creative approach.
  • Musicality – Composition, harmony, groove, dynamics, and musical storytelling.
  • Genre Fit – Suitability within the Electronic Dance Music genre.
  • Development Potential – Demonstrated talent and potential that can be further developed through coaching.
  • Motivation – The quality of the application video and the applicant's motivation for joining the Academy.
  • Consistency – Evidence of previous productions or releases, showing that the submitted track is not a one-off achievement.
  • Professionalism – Complete and well-prepared application materials submitted before the deadline.