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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!
 **2010 SANDRA JAMES MUSIC FOUNDATION 3RD ANNUAL SONGWRITING CONTEST **
We’re excited to repeat the Sandra James Music Foundation Songwriting Contest for the 3rd year. Our contest in 2009 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 prize is $1,000 and recognition of the win on the Sandra James Music Foundation website. The contest will run from January 1st 2010 to March 31st 2010. 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 from may be found at: www.sandrajames.com
ONE SONG CHALLENGE ONLINE MUSIC CONTEST
One Song Challenge seeks submissions for new contest. The One Song Challenge is a unique online competition where the participants (musicians) are given the same song to perform. You are free to interpret and perform the song as you wish (choose any genre/instrument/tempo, transpose, and make additions such as bridges and solos). All entries are posted at www.onesongchallenge.com where the public selects a winner. First place contestant receives a free Bombplates.com web site setup.
No entry fee. Deadline for entries is 11pm PST March 1, 2010.
PHILADELPHIA SONGWRITERS PROJECT 2010 CONTEST LAUNCHES!
This year we are proud to announce that our 2010 Winners will earn local, regional and national performances opportunities at the following venues… The Kimmel Center Summer Solstice - Bethlehem Musik Fest - The Philadelphia Folk Festival - Rose Tree Media Summer Concerts- Sellersville Theater- BRE Presents: Independent live music presenter - National Radio Appearance. 2010 There: It’s All About Love. Contest ends April 1, 2010. Finalists announced May 1.
Fee: $12
Details, Rules and Entry on-line at www.phillysongwriters.com
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN SONGWRITING CONTEST IS ANNOUNCED
Contemporary Christian Music Network’s International Songwriting Contest is bigger and better this year! More than $20,000 in cash and prizes, four separate contests – one each quarter, 1st, 2nd, and 3 rd place winners for each quarterly contest, one “Songwriter of the Year Award” will be selected, progressive songwriting critiques (you can enter, receive your critiques, work on improving your songs, enter them again in a different quarter, receive your critiques, etc.). For complete details, go to http: christiansongwriting.com.
THE 'ALL ABOUT THE SONG' CONTEST
Eskal-8 Media Ltd are running an international songwriting contest aimed at songwriters rather than producers. With the focus on promoting the value of great songs that stand on their own merits, submission may consist of a clearly recorded piano/vocal or guitar/vocal version of the song. The first prize is a full, master quality production of the winning song and inclusion on Eskal-8's sampler CD. The judging panel is made up of international industry professionals from major publishers and labels.
Entry details on our website www.eskal-8.com - Deadline: March 15, 2010
So! If you have great lyrics, melody and harmony...this contest is for you!
Good Luck from The Eskal-8 Team
*** 2010 USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION BEGINS
15th 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. First 1,000 entries will each receive a free 3 issue subscription to Guitar Player magazine + free software.
Submission deadline: May 28. | http://www.songwriting.net/
*THE 2010 SINGER/SONGWRITER AWARDS - ROUND 1*
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 March 2010*
Fee: *$30*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php.
*2010 LYRIC WRITER AWARDS – ROUND 1*
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 March 2010*
Fee: *$20*
Details: *http://www.wearelistening.org/about_lwa.php
INDIE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST
Now accepting song entries for fourth 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 on the February 28th, 2010 deadline or at the 150 song capacity per genre - whichever comes first - so enter today!
Enter online with your new permanent profile http://www.indieinternational.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
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
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
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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