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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!
 2009 SANDRA JAMES MUSIC FOUNDATION 2ND ANNUAL SONGWRITING CONTEST
We’re excited to repeat the Sandra James Music Foundation Songwriting Contest for the 2nd year. Our contest in 2008 was a great success! We are a non-profit organization committed to supporting the causes that were important to Sandra: positive changes involving children, music, peace, and the protection of the environment. First place prize is $1,000, recognition of the win on the Sandra James Music Foundation website, and an opportunity to include the winning song on a CD. The contest will run from January 1st 2009 to March 31st 2009. The winner will be announced May 1st. Please visit our website for more information and send us your songs!
Fee: $25.00
Rules and application form may be found at
http://www.sandrajames.com
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
THE 12TH ANNUAL COOCH MUSIC AMATUER SONGWRITING CONTEST
Cooch Music has launched its 12th Amateur Songwriting Competition. The International songwriting contest began in 1999 giving songwriters, bands and musicians the ability to enter a contest that is aimed at amateurs (writers who make less then $5000 a year in royalties) only)!
Arinana Stewart, R&B winner of the 8th Cooch Music Songwriting Competition, was signed by a producer after winning and her first assignment was to co-write three songs for Bad Boy Records new super group B5!
Songs are to be judged on originality, lyrics, melody and composition. Quality of performance and production will not be considered. All prizes are designed to help the amateur songwriter further their career. Complete prize list can be seen at coochmusic.com. Cooch Music's categories include: Rock/Alternative, Country, Pop/Dance, Folk/World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop/ Rap, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Novelty/Comedy/Children's, and Lyrics Only. Prize Alert!!!! Grand Prize winner will receive and autographed acoustic guitar signed by all the members of Three Doors Down. Visit the official website for a complete list of all sponsors and prizes.
*Deadline: *31st January 2009*
Fee: *$20*
Details: www.coochmusic.com
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*THE 2008 SINGER/SONGWRITER AWARDS - ROUND 6*
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: *2nd January 2009*
Fee: *$30*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php.
*2008 LYRIC WRITER AWARDS – ROUND 4*
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: *31st December 2008*
Fee: *$20*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/about_lwa.php.
THE TIPPERARY INTERNATIONAL SONG OF PEACE CONTEST
The Tipperary International Song of Peace Contest will take place in Tipperary Town, Ireland on May 2nd, 2009. What kind of song is Tipperary Peace Convention looking for? A song of Peace, Love and Harmony, about people, places or things, in fact anything that one feels constitutes a 'Sense of Peace'. The organisers are most anxious that the contest embrace all musical tastes. Entries must be submitted on a compact disc or cassette tape with one copy of the type-written lyric. The entry fee is €25 (euro) and the closing date for entries is February 1st, 2009.
From the entries received, 10 songs will be chosen to compete 'live' in the Grand Final in Tipperary Town, Ireland on May 2nd, 2009. The winning song will receive a cheque for €1,500 (euro) and a specially commissioned Tipperary Crystal Trophy Entry Forms are now available and can be downloaded from the organisers website: www.tipperarypeace.ie or by contacting the Contest Secretary, Martin Quinn by e-mail to martinquinns@eircom.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/.
5TH ANNUAL IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The 5th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this
competition. Win awards in Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass/Country, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. http://www.inacoustic.com.
VOICES OF THE FUTURE COMPETITION FOR YOUNG SONGWRITERS
Songwriters Anonymous of Southeastern Michigan announces the second annual "Voices of the Future Songwriting Competition. Unlike many other competitions, this contest is specifically designed for young aspiring songwriters between the ages of 13-17. Sponsored by Songwriters Anonymous, The NorEast'r Music and Art Festival, Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters, Elderly Music, and A3 Radio, the competition is free to enter and open to current residents of the United States. Rules and application forms may be found at http://www.noreastr.net/.
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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