Contest schedule and ranking

The Steamy August Contest will run from Aug. 16 through Aug. 22 GMT. A countdown on the contest leaderboard will show when the event begins in each time zone.

All performers are eligible for rewards. Rankings will be based on how much members spend on each performer during the event. Media sales, subscription charges, and Cammodel earnings are excluded and will not count toward rankings.

Prize list

The top 1,000 performers will receive prizes:

1st: $7,500
2nd: $5,000
3rd: $4,000
4th: $3,000
5th: $2,000
6th: $1,900
7th: $1,800
8th: $1,700
9th: $1,600
10th: $1,500
11th-15th: $1,250 each
16th-20th: $1,000 each
21st-50th: $900 each
51st-75th: $800 each
76th-100th: $700 each
101st-200th: $600 each
201st-300th: $500 each
301st-400th: $400 each
401st-500th: $300 each
501st-750th: $200 each
751st-1,000th: $100 each

Verification and payment

Streamate will verify all rankings after the contest ends. Performers found to have fraudulent earnings will be disqualified. Their accounts may also be suspended or closed.

Contest rewards will be added to performer earnings within one week after the event ends. The money will then be paid according to each performer’s regular payment schedule.

BongaModels has added Light Mode to its mobile console for models and studios that stream from a phone. The new option provides a bright, clear interface that makes controls and other on-screen elements easier to see in daylight and other brightly lit environments.

The update gives mobile users a choice between Light Mode and the existing Dark Mode. This lets streamers choose an interface based on their surroundings and personal viewing preference.

How to change modes

Users can switch between Light and Dark modes at any time. The Light/Dark toggle is located in the mobile console’s Settings.

Selecting Light Mode changes the console to the brighter interface. Users who prefer a darker screen, including when working in lower-light conditions, can return to Dark Mode through the same Settings toggle.

Streamate will hold its Best Face Forward contest from September 13 through September 19, based on GMT. The event rewards the top 500 performers and also offers separate bonuses to people who meet the streaming-time requirement.

How the ranking works

A performer's position will be based on eligible earnings from their best three streaming days during the contest. The remaining four days will not count toward the final rank. This gives performers room for a slow day or time away while still allowing them to improve their result by streaming on more days.

The contest leaderboard includes a countdown that shows when the event begins in each local time zone.

Prize list

• 1st place: $5,000
• 2nd place: $4,000
• 3rd place: $3,000
• 4th place: $2,500
• 5th place: $2,000
• 6th place: $1,750
• 7th place: $1,500
• 8th place: $1,350
• 9th place: $1,200
• 10th place: $1,100

11th-20th place: $1,000
21st-50th place: $750
51st-100th place: $500
101st-200th place: $400
201st-300th place: $300
301st-400th place: $200
401st-500th place: $100

Bonus awards

Any performer who streams for at least 25 hours during the event can qualify for one additional bonus. A performer who earns at least $250 can receive $25. Reaching $500 can earn a $50 bonus, while reaching $1,000 can earn $100. The offer also applies to performers who finish in the top 500.

Eligibility and payment schedule

The ranking uses the amount members spend on a performer during the contest. Media sales, subscription charges, and Cammodel earnings are excluded. Streamate will verify the rankings when the event ends. Fraudulent earnings can lead to disqualification and may result in an account suspension or closure.

Rewards are expected to be added to performer earnings within one week after the contest and then paid on the regular payment schedule. Streamate also suggests telling regular viewers when a performer will be online and using #smcontest when promoting shows on social media.