KOZY GAMESHOW FOR ARTISTS

**Friday

"Bar for Bar Showdown"

(Cypher + Trivia Hybrid)**

**Concept:** A high-energy elimination game mixing freestyle rap challenges with hip-hop trivia, keeping it fast-paced and sponsor-friendly.

### Episode 1

October 11th 2025

1. **Round 1: "16 Bars of Fame" (Cypher Intro)**

* Each artist spits a 30-second freestyle over a randomly selected beat.

* Audience or judges vote (clap-o-meter, digital poll, or sponsor-provided app).

* **Eliminate 1 artist.**

2. **Round 2: "Rap Roulette" (Trivia + Rap Response)**

* Host asks a trivia question (hip hop history, music culture, slang definitions, sponsor-related fun facts).

* Correct answer = pick your beat. Wrong answer = random beat assigned.

* Contestants freestyle 20 seconds on that beat. Judges score on creativity.

* **Eliminate 1 artist.**

3. **Final Round: "Sponsor’s Hot Seat" (Head-to-Head Battle)**

* Final 2 artists face off on alternating 30-second freestyles.

* Sponsor inserts branded words/phrases (e.g., “Nike,” “Pepsi,” or a local retailer) that artists must work into their verses.

* Winner earns **Grand Prize: $300**. Runner-up gets a **small prize ($50 gift card, sponsor merch)**.

✅ **Sponsorship Tie-ins:**

* Trivia can feature brand/product knowledge.

* Branded “word inserts” in the final round.

* Small prizes = sponsor coupons, gift bags.

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Saturday

"Hook Hustle"

(Song Creation Challenge)**

**Concept:** Artists must prove they can make hits on the spot. This game tests creativity, speed, and catchiness.

### Format:

1. **Round 1: "Quick Hooks"**

* Each artist gets 1 minute to create a catchy **hook/chorus** over a random beat.

* Audience/judges vote.

* **Eliminate 1 artist.**

2. **Round 2: "Flip That Beat"**

* Each artist gets the same beat but different challenge cards:

* Card examples: “Make it about money,” “Make it for the ladies,” “Make it political,” “Make it funny.”

* Perform 45-second verse + hook.

* **Eliminate 1 artist.**

3. **Final Round: "Radio Ready Showdown"**

* Final 2 must build a 60-second **mini-song** (hook + verse) live.

* Extra points for performance (crowd engagement, melody, energy).

* Winner takes **$300 grand prize**. Runner-up gets **gift pack/small cash**.

✅ **Sponsorship Tie-ins:**

* Challenge cards can include sponsor themes (e.g., “Make it about food – insert McDonald’s fries”).

* Hooks could be sampled in sponsor promos/social media.

Sunday

Rap Survival

(Elimination Gauntlet)**

**Concept:** A fast-paced game modeled like “Deal or No Deal” + rap battle energy, with constant eliminations and wildcards.

### Format:

1. **Round 1: "Beat Boxes"**

* Each artist chooses a **beat box** (numbered boxes or envelopes). Each box has a challenge:

* Freestyle topic (love, money, grind).

* Style imitation (rap like Jay-Z, sing like Usher).

* Funny task (rap like you’re ordering at McDonald’s).

* Audience/judges score. **Lowest artist eliminated.**

2. **Round 2: "Call & Response"**

* Artists go **back and forth** in short bursts (8 bars each).

* Themes shouted out by audience/host (or sponsor keywords).

* Eliminate 1 more artist.

3. **Final Round: "Cash or Crash"**

* Last 2 artists pick mystery envelopes:

* One has the $300 grand prize.

* One has a smaller cash prize ($50 or sponsor prize).

* They must rap 30 seconds **pleading their case to the audience** before opening envelopes.

* Winner gets $300 + Fanbook

✅ **Sponsorship Tie-ins:**

* Sponsor logos on mystery envelopes/boxes.

* Elimination “wild cards” can be branded giveaways.

* Sponsors benefit from audience anticipation.

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# 📺 **Game Show Essentials**

* **Length:** 30 minutes

* **Setup:** Bluetooth speaker, mic, phones for beats + recording.

* **Artists:** Min. 3, Max. 6 (scales easily).

* **Prizes:** Small prizes ($25–$50 sponsor gift cards, merch) + $300 grand prize.

* **Audience Optional:** Works with just judges, or scaled up for a crowd.

* **Replay Value:** Every episode has unique beats, topics, and trivia – endless variation.

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*Artist participation fee & liability structure**

*Model & dancer integration**

3-day weekend structure + prize pool**

*Profitability math (participant count needed)**

# 💰 Artist Fee & Liability Structure

**Participation Fee Recommendation:**

* **$50 per artist per format** (affordable, signals professionalism, covers prize pool).

* Artists are paying for:

* A chance to win $100 or $300 plus Sponsored prizes.

* Performance exposure (video clips + livestream).

* Networking with other talent.

* Sponsor visibility.

**Liability & Production Requirements:**

* Artists must **sign a performance waiver** releasing the show from liability (injuries, travel, equipment damages, etc.).

* Late arrival policy: “Artists must check in 30 minutes before showtime. Late arrivals forfeit their spot and fee.”

* **Refund policy:** Non-refundable, unless event canceled by organizer.

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# 💃 Models & Dancers Integration

**Roles for Models/Dancers:**

1. **Stage Ambassadors:** Walk artists on and off stage (similar to boxing/UFC ring girls with round cards).

2. **Sponsor Integration:** Wear branded merch (T-shirts, hats, accessories) provided by sponsors.

3. **Performance Enhancers:** Dancers support final rounds (30-second freestyle accompanied by live movement).

4. **Prize Presenters:** Hand the winner their prize (check, trophy, cash envelope).

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# 📅 3-Day Episode Event Structure

* **Day 1: Bar for Bar Showdown (Format 1)** → $100 prize.

* **Day 2: Hook Hustle (Format 2)** → $100 prize.

* **Day 3: Rap Survival Finale (Format 3)** → $300 grand prize plus Fanbook.

* **Total Prize Pool = $500**

* **Artist Fee = $50 per entry**

# 📈 Strategic Justification

* $50 fee is low enough for **up-and-coming rappers** but ensures commitment.

* 3 Day model ($100 + $100 + $300) creates **build-up + storyline** → helps sell tickets or livestream subscriptions later.

* Models/dancers give sponsors a **visual branding channel** and keep crowd engagement up.

* With only 10–15 participants, the show works, With 20+, it turns profitable and fundable long-term Success.

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