Emergenza seems most criticised for it's Pay to Play business. It is very much a for profit company.

It's too bad there isn't any sponsered contests. I competed in a Marshall Guitar Playing Contest back in the 90s.
Lots of contests in the US from musical company's, Fender, Boss, Roland and Ibanez. But then again, it's not the 90s anymore. It's the 21 century and everything's different. But what do I know. I'm just an old guy now. Completely out of the loop.
Hang in there and Good Luck!
Wayne,