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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 / SUBMISSION DEADLINE
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 now extended to December 11, 2009.
For details, visit: For details, visit: http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com
Festival4Stars INTERNATIONAL SONG WRITING COMPETITION 2010!
Launched in 2005, The Festival4stars International Song Writing Competition has become one of the industries most respected song writing competitions.
In 2008 the competition became international and this year the Song Writing Camp has been launched as part of the winners’ prizes, which also included £500 cash. The London camp will be attended by talent scouts and publishers, and have seminars by top industry song writers.
There are 4 sections; Singer/songwriter, Pop/Rock & R&B, Country, and Judges Choice.
The competition is open to anyone in the world with the stipulation being that the lyrics are in English. All Finalists can be heard and voted for online and written feedback from industry professionals will be given for ever song entered.
The competition launches on the 10th of November 2009, and more information can be found at http://www.festival4starslive.com
TIPPERARY INTERNATIONAL SONG OF PEACE 2010
The Tipperary (Ireland) International Song of Peace Contest for 2010 is now open for entries. The Song Contest originated as part of the activities of Tipperary Peace Convention and over the years it has attracted entries from all over the world. The 2009 winner was a singer/songwriter from Argentina with his composition titled 'Song of the Brotherhood'. You can hear this song and other previous winners here on MySpace.
So what kind of song is Tipperary Peace Convention looking for? The organisers are most anxious that the contest embrace all musical tastes. Compositions should be of peace, love and harmony; about people, places or things; in fact anything that one feels constitutes a 'Sense of Peace'. Entries must be submitted on a CD with the appropriate fee and the closing date for entries is 1st day of February 2010. A provisional adjudication will be carried out from which 10 songs will be chosen to compete 'live' in the Grand Final of the Tipperary Song of Peace Contest. The Final will take place in the Excel Theatre, Tipperary Town, Ireland on Saturday May 1st, 2010. The winning composer will receive a cheque for 1,500 euro along with a specially commissioned Tipperary Crystal Trophy. Entry forms are now available from the Contest Secretary in Tipperary Town, Ireland on 00353 (0)62 33990 or through E-Mail from martinquinns@eircom.net . Forms can also be downloaded from the Tipperary Peace Convention website www.tipperarypeace.ie or from www.myspace.com/tipperarysongofpeace
MUSIC AID 2009
The Music Aid International Song Contest and Music Awards is now accepting entries. This is a unique, high profile and worthy event for songwriters, bands, solo artists, composers and music video makers and EVERYONE is guaranteed to receive at least $100 in prizes (including free copyright registration) just for entering and taking part. Full details at www.musicaid.org
SONGBIRD CONTEST
This is a monthly ongoing song competition with a cash prize and podcast feature. One winner is chosen with two honorable mentions. All genres accepted. Songs can be submitted directly through the site ($1) or through Sonicbids ($2). All genres accepted and Winners can enter more than once with different songs. www.songbirdcontest.com
IBANDBATTLE
This is a free online battle of the bands website sponsored by Tunecore and SongU.com Bands can submit their songs for free and each week the top artists appear on a countdown show. One artist a month will receive free distro through Tunecore and a one month subscription to SongU.com A grand prize will be given to top artists of the year. All genres accepted. www.ibandbattle.com
WORLDS BEST SONGS
An International Song Competition with prizes by Broadjam, Taxi and more. There is a monthly contest with a cash prize. The yearly contest will give one Grand Prize winner $1000 cash, Winner’s Announcement in American Songwriter Magazine, 1 Year Membership to Taxi, Broadjam and Sonicbids, 1000 digipack cds of your music from Discmakers and $1000 in gift certificates for Musician’s Friend. Entry fees vary with a discount for multiple songs. www.worldsbestsongs.com
SONGDOOR INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
With the goal of helping songwriters everywhere to improve their craft, SongDoor provides all entrants a free self-paced songwriting course from SongU.com and free melody-writing software. The Grand Award winner receives a private-session, full band demo, produced on Music Row in Nashville, as well as a single-song publishing deal, a one-year Platinum Membership to SongU.com and many other great songwriters' tools. There are also six Category Winners. The judges (industry producers, engineers, artists and songwriters) have worked with the likes of Keith Urban, Neil Young, *NSYNC, Tony Bennett, Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears, Kenny Rogers and The Allman Brothers, to name just a few. The competition is open to amateurs and professionals worldwide. Competition opens: April 15. Entry deadline: November 15. Entry fee: $10.
For complete details, go to: www.songdoor.com. You must be 18 or older to enter.
*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 January 2010*
Fee: *$30*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php.
*2009 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 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.
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
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/.
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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