The following is a list of some upcoming songwriting contests:
Songwriting Contest #1 -Deadline May 30, 2008
2008 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION
The 2008 USA Songwriting Competition deadline is fast approaching. Win a top prize of $50,000 worth of cash and merchandise such as cool gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, D'Addario Strings, Peavey, Audio-Technica and more. Also, have your winning songs played on radio! Enter in Pop, Rock/Alt, Folk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Instrumental, etc.
Since 1995, USA Songwriting Competition has been honoring songwriters from all over the world. Winners came from Australia, Japan, Canada, UK, Germany, Brazil, South Africa, USA, etc. Past winners have gotten recording contracts, getting their songs on film, TV as well as getting cuts with major artists. The 2005 Winner of the country category had his winning song cut by Faith Hill. The 2005 winner of the pop category was signed by MySpace/Interscope records.
Entries must be entered by May 30 or earlier. The entry form can be found at:
http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html
Songwriting Contest #2 - Deadline June 7, 2008
BLACKDOG MEDIA GROUP LAUNCHES UPSTATE NY SONGWRITING CONTEST!
The Upstate New York Songwriting Contest is open to all musicians of all music styles. Simply record a demo and submit either by mail (CD or Cassette) or online (mp3) – entries will not be judged by recording quality, but by the quality of the song. Entries are due no later than June 7, 2008 and can be submitted via the contest website or by mail. Contestants are eligible for over $10,000 in prizes. Visit http://www.songcontestny.com/Home.html for full details.
The Upstate New York Songwriting Contest is open to all musicians of all music styles. Simply record a demo and submit either by mail (CD or Cassette) or online (mp3) – entries will not be judged by recording quality, but by the quality of the song. Entries are due no later than June 7, 2008 and can be submitted via the contest website or by mail. Contestants are eligible for over $10,000 in prizes. Visit http://www.songcontestny.com/Home.html for full details.
Songwriting Contest # 3 -Deadline is June 15, 2008
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC is open year-round and features two Sessions -- with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 Maxell Song of the Year.
You don't need a professional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). Your songs may be entered in any of the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children's. Instrumental compositions are encouraged. For a complete list of prizes, go to http://www.jlsc.com/prizes.php. To see who the judges will be, go to: http://www.jlsc.com/judges.php. To enter the contest, go to: http://www.jlsc.com/enter.php
You don't need a professional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). Your songs may be entered in any of the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children's. Instrumental compositions are encouraged. For a complete list of prizes, go to http://www.jlsc.com/prizes.php. To see who the judges will be, go to: http://www.jlsc.com/judges.php. To enter the contest, go to: http://www.jlsc.com/enter.php
Songwriting Contest #4 - Deadline is June 30, 2008
BREAKING THE BAND 3
Breaking the Band from We Are Listening is every song contest, licensing, press, booking, touring and festival showcasing opportunity rolled into one. We've created an enormous independent artist campaign with a major label budget. This may be the single, largest investment in your career by an independent music company.
Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/contests.php
Fee: $40
Deadline: June 30th 2008
Breaking the Band from We Are Listening is every song contest, licensing, press, booking, touring and festival showcasing opportunity rolled into one. We've created an enormous independent artist campaign with a major label budget. This may be the single, largest investment in your career by an independent music company.
Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/contests.php
Fee: $40
Deadline: June 30th 2008
Songwriting Contest #5 - Deadline is June 30, 2008
INDIE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST Now accepting song entries for its first semiannual competition. Come see the new contest standard. Green-friendly - conducted entirely online with no mailed entries accepted. Know your judge and your score! Entries are limited for greater chance at recognition. Don't be "screened out" of other competitions. $16,000 value in prizes to be awarded and all genre winners also featured on front page. Contest closes at only 150 genre capacity, so enter today! Enter online with your new permanent profile http://www.indieinternational.com/
Songwriting Contest #6 - Deadline is midnight August 1, 2008
The Independent Music Awards
Unlike any other music industry contest or competition, The Independent Music Awards delivers real career opportunities for Indie artists, labels and releases. The Independent Music Awards helps Indie artists & releases worldwide overcome mainstream obstacles by placing Winners & Finalists in front of more than 20 Million new fans via yearlong promotion, marketing & distribution programs. Winners are also promoted key industry players including: Commercial, Public & College Radio Programmers, Music Journalists , Film, TV & Gaming Music Supervisors, Club & Festival Talent Buyers, Ad Agencies, and National & Regional Promoters
Unlike any other music industry contest or competition, The Independent Music Awards delivers real career opportunities for Indie artists, labels and releases. The Independent Music Awards helps Indie artists & releases worldwide overcome mainstream obstacles by placing Winners & Finalists in front of more than 20 Million new fans via yearlong promotion, marketing & distribution programs. Winners are also promoted key industry players including: Commercial, Public & College Radio Programmers, Music Journalists , Film, TV & Gaming Music Supervisors, Club & Festival Talent Buyers, Ad Agencies, and National & Regional Promoters
Songwriting Contest #7 - Deadline is August 15, 2008
WORLD OF MUSIC AWARDS
The World of Music Awards from We Are Listening is the first international and multi-lingual contest for World music artists and songwriters. Armed with an expert panel of judges and a prize package that includes an all-inclusive trip to WOMEX in Spain, We Are Listening delivers an unparalleled opportunity to be seen, heard and signed!
Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/contests.php
Fee: $30
Deadline: Aug 15th 2008
The World of Music Awards from We Are Listening is the first international and multi-lingual contest for World music artists and songwriters. Armed with an expert panel of judges and a prize package that includes an all-inclusive trip to WOMEX in Spain, We Are Listening delivers an unparalleled opportunity to be seen, heard and signed!
Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/contests.php
Fee: $30
Deadline: Aug 15th 2008
Songwriting Contest # 8 - Deadlines varies
AMERICAN SONGWRITER MAGAZINE'S AMATEUR LYRIC CONTEST
Established 1984. One contest per issue, 6 issues each year.
Requirements: Send lyrics only. Lyrics must be typed and payment for $10 (per entry) must be enclosed. No limit per contest. Include an entry form with each lyric sheet submitted. Call for required official form (615-321-6096) or print it from our website. http://www.americansongwriter.com/ ~ Lyrics only, no cassettes or CDs.
Awards: A Martin guitar DX-1 with case, D'Addario strings to each contest winner. Top 4 winning lyrics for each contest reprinted in American Songwriter Magazine. Honorable Mentions are listed as well. Each issue features a Lyric Entrant Q&A as well. One overall winner per year receives airfare (from American Airlines) to Nashville and a demo session at Music City Music Productions.
Songwriting Contest #9 - Deadline is October 2008
Established 1984. One contest per issue, 6 issues each year.
Requirements: Send lyrics only. Lyrics must be typed and payment for $10 (per entry) must be enclosed. No limit per contest. Include an entry form with each lyric sheet submitted. Call for required official form (615-321-6096) or print it from our website. http://www.americansongwriter.com/ ~ Lyrics only, no cassettes or CDs.
Awards: A Martin guitar DX-1 with case, D'Addario strings to each contest winner. Top 4 winning lyrics for each contest reprinted in American Songwriter Magazine. Honorable Mentions are listed as well. Each issue features a Lyric Entrant Q&A as well. One overall winner per year receives airfare (from American Airlines) to Nashville and a demo session at Music City Music Productions.
Songwriting Contest #9 - Deadline is October 2008
THE BOSAs SONGWRITING AWARDS:
The BOSAs Songwriting Awards is a twice yearly global competition where the best songs and artists are showcased to Music Publishers and other Industry Professionals for review in addition to category prizes.
Site URL: http://www.thebosas.com/
Current Deadline to Enter: October and April of each year
Contact: info@thebosas.com
The BOSAs Songwriting Awards is a twice yearly global competition where the best songs and artists are showcased to Music Publishers and other Industry Professionals for review in addition to category prizes.
Site URL: http://www.thebosas.com/
Current Deadline to Enter: October and April of each year
Contact: info@thebosas.com
Songwriting Contest #10 - Deadline is October 10, 2008
The 10th Annual Great American Song Contest features:
Opportunities to win prestigious songwriting awards and valuable Prizes;
Opportunities to get your songs heard by qualified music industry professionals;
Opportunities to advance your songwriting, promote your songs & open doors in the music business. The 10th Annual Great American Song Contest offers 45 awards in nine different categories. ALL entries receive a thorough review from prominent music-industry professionals (see Judges); ALL submissions receive a written evaluation from the contest judges;
ALL entrants receive an entry confirmation and Judging Schedule to track the evaluation process. ALL ENTRANTS receive a free online Self-Paced Educational Course from SongU.com (a $39.95 value!) Easy to enter by mail or online.
Opportunities to win prestigious songwriting awards and valuable Prizes;
Opportunities to get your songs heard by qualified music industry professionals;
Opportunities to advance your songwriting, promote your songs & open doors in the music business. The 10th Annual Great American Song Contest offers 45 awards in nine different categories. ALL entries receive a thorough review from prominent music-industry professionals (see Judges); ALL submissions receive a written evaluation from the contest judges;
ALL entrants receive an entry confirmation and Judging Schedule to track the evaluation process. ALL ENTRANTS receive a free online Self-Paced Educational Course from SongU.com (a $39.95 value!) Easy to enter by mail or online.
Thedy B, Attorney/Songwriter
Hits A Million, LLC
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