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| Hey kiddies! This is the place to be to find out when the next available song writing competitions are being held. It's as easy as shaving a Yakk! Read, Contact, Enter, Sweat, Puke, Win, Be Happy! If you don't see anything that tickles your fancy (or anything else for that matter) or have entered all the contest below and want MORE, MORE, MORE, then visit www.writersmarket.com or go to any major book store and purchase a copy of the book that I use as my source (all these contests below are in it as well as information on how to contact most record labels, music publishers, record producers, managers/booking agents and advertising/commercial music firms) "Songwriter's Market-1,200 Places To Market Your Songs." Retail Price U.S. $24.99 (Canada $37.99) Close cover before striking. |
| THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST Est. 1996. for songwriters. Annual award Mail to: 459 Columbus Ave., Box 120 New York, NY 10024 Fax: (212) 579-4320 E-Mail: info@jlsc.com Website: www.jlsc.com Official rules Contact: Marc Hassan, associate director. Purpose: "The purpose of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest is to promote the art of songwriting by assisting in the discovery of new talent as well as providing more established songwriters with an oportunity to advance thier careers." Requirements: Each entry must consist of the following: A) Complete and signed application B) Audio cassette containing one song only, 5 minutes or less in length C) Lyric sheet typed or printed legibly (English if at all possible) D) $30 entry fee Deadline: August 28th annualy. Applications can be found in various music oriented magazines. Prospective entrants can send for an application or contact via E-mail. Awards: Entries are accepted in the following 12 categories: ROCK, COUNTRY, JAZZ, POP, WORLD, GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL, R&B, HIP-HOP, LATIN, ELECTRONIC, FOLK, AND A SPECIAL CATEGORY OF CHILDRENS MUSIC. What could you win? The 2002 prize list consisted of: A) 12 Grand Prize winners (one in each category) $2,000 cash B) $5,000 in Yamaha project studio equipment and a $5,000 advance from EMI music publishing C) One Grand Prize winner recieved won $20,000 for "Song of the Year" courtesy of Maxell D) Finalists recieved $1,000. 72 additional winners recieved $100 from Guitar Center Winners are chosen by an executive committee comprised of noted songwriters, producers and recording artists. Songs will be judged based upon melody, composition and lyrics (when applicable). The quality of performance and production will not be considered during the adjudication process. |
| Billboard song contest Est. 1998. For Songwriters, composers and performing artists Mail to: P.O.Box 470306, Tulsa, OK 74147-0306 Phone: (918) 627-0351 Fax: (918) 624-2104 E-mail: bbsc@jimhalsey.com Website: www.billboard.com/songcontest Contact: David Kindred, Director Purpose: "To reward deserving songwriters and performers of their talent" Requirements: entry fee: $30 Awards: To be announced. For entry forms and additional information send SASE to the above address or visit website. Tips: "Participants should understand popular music structure." |
| American Songwriting Lyric Contest Est. 1984. For songwriters and composers. Award for every bi-monthly issue of American songwriter magazine, plus Grand Prize at year end. Mail to: 1009 17th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37212-2201 Phone: (615) 321-6096 or (800) 739-8712 Fax: (615) 321-6097 E-mail: contest@americansongwriter.com Website: www.americansongwriter.com Contact: Lou Heffernan, Managing Editor Purpose: To promote the art of songwriting Requirements: Lyrics must be typed and a check for $10 (per entry) must be enclosed. Deadlines: January 25, March 22, May 17, July 19, september 20, November 15. Call for required official form or get it from our website. Lyrics only, no cassette. Awards: A Martin Guitar to each contest winner. Awards airfare to Nashville and a demo session for yearly winner; certificates to all winners and top 5 winning lyrics reprinted in each magazine. Lyrics judged by 6-7 industry people--songwriters, publishers and journalists. Tips: "You do not have to be a subscriber to enter or win. Pick your best lyric (limited to three), don't just send them at random." |
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| Great American Song Contest Est. 1998. For song writers, composers and lyricists. Annual award Mail to: PMB 135; 6327-C SW Capitol Hill Hwy., Portland, OR 97239 E-mail: info@greatamericansong.com Website: www.greatamericansong.com Contact: Carla Starrett, Event Coordinator Purpose: To help songwriters get their songs heard by music industry professionals; to generate eucational and networking opportunities for participating songwriters; to help songwriters open doors in the music buisness. Requirements: Entry fee $15. "Annual deadline. Check our website for details or send SASE along with your mailed request for information." Awards: Winners recieve a mix of cash awards and prizes. The focus of the contest is on networking and educational opportunities. (All participants recieve detailed evaluations of their songs by industry professionals.) Songs are judged by knowledgeable music-industry professionals including prominent his songwriters, producers and publishers. Tips: "The quality of the demo recording is not important. Tocus should be on the song-not on fancy production or complex arrangements. Judges will be looking for excellent songwriting, not great performances." |
| U.S.A. SongWriting Competition Est. 1994. For songwriters, composers, performing artists and lyricists. Annual award. Mail To: 4331 N. Federal hwy., Suite 403A, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. Telephone: (954) 776-1577 Fax: (954) 776-1132 E-Mail: info@songwriting.net Website: www.songwriting.net Contact: Contest Manager Purpose: "To honor good songwriters/composers all over the world, especially the unknown ones." Requirements: Open to professional and beginner songwriters. No limit on entires. Each entry must include an entry fee, a cassette tape of song(s) and lyric sheet(s). Judged by music industry representatives. Past judges have included record label representatives and publishers from Arista Records, EMI and Warner/Chappell. Deadline: To be announced Entry fee: To be announced. Send SASE with request or e-mail for entry forms at any time. Samples of work are not required. Awards: Prizes include cash and merchandise in 15 different categories: pop, rock, country, latin, R&B, gospel, folk, jazz, "Lyrics only" category, insrumental and many others. Tips: "Judging is based on lyrics, originality, melody and overall composition. CD quality producion is great but not a consideration in judging." |