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If you know of any contests or interesting market information that isn't listed here, please do e-mail me and tell me about them. I'll be happy to add them to the list. Alternatively, if you'd like better coverage and a guaranteed spotlight at the top of the listings, contact me for more details.
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Please note: This page of contest listings is a free service provided to songwriters for their information. The Muse's Muse does not endorse any of these listings personally nor can it be held responsible if individuals listed here are not as they represent themselves to be. As per *any* submission and/or participation in an event or service you might consider, please research the organization carefully before getting yourself involved with them. Education is power! Good luck!
 11th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES!
The highly recommended Great American Song Contest is open to amateur songwriters everywhere. This annual international event features prestigious awards to 45 winners in 9 categories and provides $10,000 in Prizes. Music-industry judges include prominent publishers, music producers and recording artists. Entrants receive written evaluations of their songs. Songwriters, lyricists and composers are invited. Sponsored by Songwriters Resource Network, a trusted educational resource for songwriters everywhere. Submission deadline is October 30, 2009. For details, visit: For details, visit: http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com
*THE 2009 SINGER/SONGWRITER AWARDS - ROUND 3*
The Singer/Songwriter Awards from We Are Listening is about the hottest international songwriting contest in the world. It's no surprise that participating artists have gone on to sign with top management, license their music for film and television, as well as collaborate with renowned producers and enjoy substantial uplifts in independent record sales.
*Deadline: *1st September 2009*
Fee: *$30*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php.
*2009 LYRIC WRITER AWARDS – ROUND 3*
The Lyric Writer Awards from We Are Listening is the ultimate contest for writers seeking music publishing, co-writing and song placement opportunities. If you long to work with professional songwriters and dream of getting your songs cut by major label artists, this could really be the chance of a lifetime!
*Deadline: *30th September 2009*
Fee: *$20*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/about_lwa.php
THE 2009 MOUNTAIN STAGE NEWSONG CONTEST IS NOW OPEN
Now in its eighth year, the 2009 Mountain Stage NewSong Contest is one of the premier showcases in North America of talented singer-songwriters across multiple genres of music. Interested artists can enter online through contest partner Sonicbids.com (www.sonicbids.com/newsong2009) or mail-in by sending in CD entries via US Postal mail. (details at www.newsong-music.com/contest)
A total of 12 finalists will be chosen to perform in the international contest finals, held this year on Saturday, October 10 at the home theater of Mountain Stage in Charleston, West Virginia. The contest features cash and other prizes, and at least one of five co-winners will earn an appearance on a worldwide broadcast of the prestigious “Mountain Stage” radio show. The short list of those who have made their national debut on the show include the Barenaked Ladies, Ryan Adams, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones and Alison Krauss. Co-winners and other contest standouts will also be invited to participate in future NewSong productions in locations throughout the country, and will be candidates for future releases on the NewSong Recordings label. Non-winning contestants will also be considered for future “Mountain Stage” appearances.
FESTIVAL4STARS INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
Festival4stars International Songwriting Competition is in its 5th year and is now taking songs in the following genres rock/pop, singer/songwriter, r&b/hip hop/rap, country/folk. With written feedback being given to every entrant and the winner being flown to London for a special showcase in front of leading lights of the British music industry, festival4stars’ songwriting competition is a unique opportunity for songwriters across the globe. Judges last year included Nicky Graham (David Bowie, Bros, Shakin’ Stevens) and Jonathan Shalit (Charlotte Church, Larry Adler). This year the judging panel is expanding to include Erika Lee, Stevie Vann Lange (Blue, Sugababes) and producer Jason Nevins. Cash prizes awarded to the winners
Entry fee: £15 or $30
Deadline: August 1st 2009
THE SIXTH ANNUAL GREAT LAKES SONGWRITING CONTEST IS NOW OPEN
A regional favorite for years, this contest is now open to all songwriters no matter where you live. And this year, all entrants receive a free SongU course just for entering. Eleven winners will split $35,000 worth of prizes, with an increased Grand Prize of $2,500 US cash, a chance to headline the annual Winners' Concert, and more publicity and goodies from the sponsors. All ages, all styles, and winners keep all rights to their songs. Mail-in deadline is September 1, with a special extension until September 15 for entering on-line through Sonicbids. Sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Broadjam.com, Indie-Music.com, and SongU.com. Go to http://www.GreatLakesSongs.com for everything you need to enter.
THE TIMES THEY ARE A CHANGING!
But are they changing for the better? If you think not, here’s you chance to sing out in protest! We’re launching a new song writing contest which picks up the torch of lyrical dissent first raised by the young Dylan of the sixties! Doing Dylan is looking for original songs which sing out against social injustice, political corruption, racial bigotry or religious fanaticism. We’re also interested in sensitive, poetical lyrics mourning lost or unrequited love, offering solace in the dark hours of despair or trumpeting a rallying call for freedom.
Unlike other contests, all entrants have a fantastic chance of being heard and commented on throughout the duration of the competition as entries are posted directly to our competition site. It isn’t just about exposure though. We have cash prizes of £100, £75 & £50 for the winners.
Entries close 31st August, 2009.
http://www.writelink.co.uk/doingdylan
FREE TO ENTER LYRIC CONTEST AT SIDEWALK HARMONY
Enter your best lyric for free. First place winner will receive a professional demo of their lyric plus a copy of Indie Bible. Second place winner will receive a copy of Power Tracks Pro plus a copy of Indie Bible. Third place winner will receive a copy of GuitarMan software plus a copy of Indie Bible.
Contest will end when we receive 500 entries, so get your lyric entered soon. 1 entry per member.
Fee: Free
Rules, details and entry may be found at http://www.sidewalkharmony.com
UK SONGWRITING CONTEST 2009
Past winners of this prestigious international contest have been signed by Simon Cowell and other big names in the industry and every year many finalists and winners are featured and interviewed on radio, TV and press, which has led to recording, management and publishing deals and opportunities for many contestants. Prizes include free copyright registrations for every finalist, free music organisation subscriptions, software and music books, Music Diplomas (use the letters Dip.Mus after your name), career development and much more. Something good guaranteed for every person who enters and international entries are welcome.
Contest closes at the end of June. Full details at http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk
THE 2009 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 Denmark, We Are Listening delivers an unparalleled opportunity to be seen, heard and signed!
Deadline: July 15th 2009
Fee: $30
Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/about_woma.php
2009 INDIESHOWS ONLINE BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Every year IndieShows.net hosts an online battle of the bands contest. If you haven't heard of this contest before that's because this is only our 2nd year running this contest and our site for that matter. This is a free contest that any band or artist can enter and it is judged by the most important music critics out there... the general population. From January to September/October we have 'regular' battles... 5 bands at a time go up and we let our site visitors and your fans vote for one full week. The band that ends up on top wins and moves on to our finals at the end of the year. From October to December we hold our finals and it all comes down to just two bands who battle it out for the Championship until January 1st 2010. The winner is announced New Years Day! There are prizes for 1st and 2nd place (the prize list will grow and get better as we get more support) and you can view a list of the prizes along with other contest details at battle.indieshows.net.
Sign-up Deadline: August 1, 2009
A PRESTIGIOUS JURY WILL ASSIST TALENT SEEKERS TO FIND THE 1000 MOST CREATIVE PEOPLE OF 2009
Talent Seekers has organized an international contest to discover and promote the most outstanding people in their respective creative fields, one of them being music. The jury includes top professionals, such as Rafael Revert, founder of the two most important Spanish music radio stations (40 Principales and Cadena 100), Jimmy Destri, founder member of the legendary American band Blondie or the distinguished Canadian producer John Dimon, winner of an Emmy and producer of well known television programmes, such as “Stars of Tomorrow”.
Fee: None.
Deadline: 31st December 2009.
URL: http://www.talentseekers.net/index.php
2008 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED, 2009 BEGINS
Jordan Zevon wins the Overall Grand Prize of the 2008 USA Songwriting Competition along with co-writers Jordan Summers & Morty Coyle. His winning song home will be on the USA Songwriting Competition's compilation CD this year. See complete winners' list here: http://www.songwriting.net/winners.html
14th Annual USA Songwriting Competition is now accepting entries. Winning songs will receive radio airplay in United States and Canada along with great prizes such as a Top Prize of over $50,000. Please obtain the entry form at: http://www.songwriting.net/entryform.html
Or enter online here with your MP3: http://online.songwriting.net
INDIE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST
Now accepting song entries for second 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. $19,000 value in useful prizes awarded and all genre winners & 2nd place 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/.
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC AID AWARDS
The second International Music Awards contest from Music Aid is now accepting entries. This is a unique opportunity to represent your country and win an international songwriting award from The Music Aid Organization. The best entries will receive Gold Disc Awards and will feature on the Music Aid Save Our Planet album. There are also categories for Best Band, Best Male and Female Solo Artists, Best Production and Best Composition as well as Best Songwriter.
Visit http://www.musicaid.org/ or http://www.musicaidawards.com/ for full details.
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.
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
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