Royale Legacy Entertainment Presents
RLE NEXT UP
ONE ARTIST. ONE DEAL. ONE SHOT.
6 WEEKS. 24 ARTISTS. 4 FINALISTS. 1 WINNER.
Royale Legacy Entertainment is searching nationwide for independent artists ready to prove they have the music, performance, identity, work ethic and potential to become RLE NEXT UP.
What Is RLE NEXT UP?
RLE NEXT UP is a six-week nationwide artist competition created by Royale Legacy Entertainment and powered through RLETV. 24 artists will be selected from the applicant pool and evaluated across:
Music & Artist Quality
Performance
Fan Support
Growth & Marketability
RLE Executive Evaluation
Who Should Apply?
18 years or older
U.S.-based / eligible nationwide
Original music
Able to participate in the full six-week competition
Able to complete required digital challenges
Able to attend the Houston finale if selected as Final 4, subject to Official Rules
THE ROAD TO RLE
Season Journey
Follow The Competition
Get notified when applications open, the Top 24 are revealed, voting windows start, and the winner is announced.
What Does The Winner Receive?
Where noted, specific services and support are governed by the executed artist agreement.
RLE Recording Agreement Offer
The opportunity to enter into an RLE recording agreement — specific terms are governed by the executed artist agreement.
Official RLE Chain
Presented to the Season winner.
Artist Development
Ongoing development support per the executed artist agreement.
RLETV Featured Placement
Featured artist status across RLETV.
Release & Distribution Support
Governed by the executed artist agreement.
Content, Promotional & Marketing Support
Governed by the executed artist agreement.
Winning does not automatically result in a signed, executed recording agreement.
How To Apply
CREATE YOUR FREE RLETV ACCOUNT
No paid subscription required.
COMPLETE YOUR NEXT UP APPLICATION
Tell us who you are as an artist.
UPLOAD YOUR MATERIALS
Music, artist photo, artist information, and a 60–90 second audition/performance video.
SUBMIT
Accept the current Official Rules and certify your application.
The Prize
RLE NEXT UP Season 1 title, the opportunity to enter the approved RLE recording agreement, an official RLE chain, RLE artist development, RLETV featured placement, promotional/content support, distribution/release support, and marketing support — all according to the final approved agreement and Official Rules.