SONGWRITING CONTESTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

News from Dallas Songwriters Association about songwriting contests.

Friday, April 4, 2014

More Spring Contests


Americana Music Festival - Showcase Submissions Now Open

Showcase submissions for the 2014 Americana Music Festival & Conference are now open, and will be accepted through March 28. There are two ways to submit: AMA Members can submit for free by printing the submission application (which can be found at http://americanamusic.org/how-submit) and mailing it to the Americana office at PO Box 628, Franklin, TN 37065. Non-members can submit via the digital platform, Populr, for a fee of $25. Are you an AMA member, but prefer to submit online? You'll still have to pay the $25 fee. All applicants will be notified by June 27. Selected artists will showcase Sept. 17 - Sept. 20 at premier venues in Nashville,

Expo Management, Inc. is looking for an anthem song for the Made in America Expo that depicts the spirit of the Expo. Deadline May 1.
http://madeinamericaexpo.org/anthem-contest/

 BW Stevenson Song Contest April Deadline

Finals April 23 and 30
Enter Now at http://www.poordavids.com

 Texas Music Project and Earth Day Rising Star Contest

Earth Day Texas and TMP Present EDTx Rising Stars Talent Showcase and Music Competition

http://texasmusicproject.org/earth-day-texas-and-tmp-present-edtx-rising-stars-talent-showcase-and-music-competition/
Earth Day Texas (EDTx) and Texas Music Project (TMP) are proud to announce the inaugural Earth Day Texas Rising Stars Music Competition and Talent Showcase. Musicians between the ages of 13 and 19 will compete for a chance to perform at Earth Day Texas 2014. The annual event will take place April 26 and 27 at historic Fair Park in Dallas

Ernie Ball's Battle of the Bands Has Launched
Guitar string manufacturer Ernie Ball has partnered with World's Loudest Month to launch Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands at the Monster Energy's Welcome To Rockville and Rock on the Range festivals. The winning band for each competition will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the respective festival for their onstage performance, over $15,000 in prize gear from Music Man, Drum Workshop, Zildjian, Blackstar, Apogee Electronics, Electro-Voice, TC Electronic, JH Audio and an Ernie Ball endorsement. Through Ernie Ball's submission portal and platform battleofthebands.com, bands register at no cost and have the opportunity to enter multiple contests, upload their music, share their profile, garner exposure and compete to be the next "Battle of the Bands Winner."

Saturday, February 1, 2014

CONTESTS - SPRING 2014


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The City of Richardson's Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival is now accepting entries for their 2014 Performing Songwriter Contest.  $500 cash will be awarded to the top four songwriters.  We only accept 300 entries and the deadline is March 5, 2014.  Additional information can be found on the attached flyer or at the following links:

http://www.sonicbids.com/wildflower-performing-songwriter-2014
 
http://wildflowerfestival.com/singersongwriter.html
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SONGWRITERS!
  New Folk entries are open for mailing and emailing (new this year). Sonicbids platform is opening in the next few days. The sooner you send the songs in the sooner our listeners can get started. Please don't file this note for later, if you're gonna do it, do it now!
DEADLINE: FEB. 28TH

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Unsigned Only  http://www.unsignedonly.com/


Thursday, January 2, 2014

The 12th Annual Nebraska American String Teachers Association Fiddle Tune Composition Contest

This event inspires fiddlers everywhere to compose their own tunes, and supports the cause of string education throughout
the great state of Nebraska.

1st PLACE: $100.00 2nd PLACE: $50.00 3rd PLACE: $25.00

Best Viola Tune: $75, courtesy of the American Viola Society

Entries must be postmarked by March 31, 2014. The winners will be announced on May 24, 2014, during the Monumental Fiddling Championship held at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, Nebraska. The winning compositions will be performed at the Monumental Fiddling Championship, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the American String Teachers Association.


http://www.composerssite.com/content/eleventh-annual-nebraska-american-string-teachers-association-fiddle-tune-composition-contes

Monday, April 8, 2013

24th B.W. STEVENSON MEMORIAL SINGER-SONGWRITER COMPETITION WINNER


SEND YOUR MATERIAL NOW !!! ENTRY DEADLINE 4/10/13

SEND TAPE OR CD OF TWO ORIGINAL SONGS
ALONG WITH A $20 ENTRY FEE TO:
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 SOUTH LAMAR ST
Dallas, Texas 75215

BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SONG TITLES
12 ENTRIES WILL BE PRE-SELECTED TO PERFORM THEIR
SUBMITTED SONGS IN THE SEMI-FINALS BEFORE 3 JUDGES AT POOR DAVID'S.
6 FINALISTS WILL THEN ADVANCE TO THE FINALS AND BE ASKED TO PERFORM THEIR ORIGINAL ENTRIES PLUS TWO MORE SONGS (4 SONGS TOTAL) BEFORE
3 *DIFFERENT* JUDGES

1ST PLACE WINS $1000 AND A PERFORMANCE GIG AT TOMMY ALVERSON'S YEARLY "FAMILY GATHERING" AS WELL AS AN OPENING GIG AT THE PUB FOR A POPULAR TOURING ACT.
SECOND PLACE GETS $50 AND AN OPENING GIG AT THE PUB FOR A POPULAR TOURING ACT.

Saturday, March 2, 2013


DSA ANNUAL SONG CONTEST March 15th - June 17th

DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest 

Wildflower Festival - deadline March 8  

Sandra James Songwriting Contest - deadline March 31st


See contest details at:



A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Play Music Gorilla fest in Austin in March


Music Gorilla is Accepting Submissions for March 2013 Austin TX

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Submit now to Play during the Best Week in Music


Music Gorilla is now accepting submissions for their 8th annual Live Showcase Series during the biggest MUSIC FESTIVAL/CONFERENCE in the world. This is held in Austin, TX from March 13-16, 2013. Music Gorilla will be showcasing 50 artists and bands at this FREE showcase series.

The Artists selected to perform will receive massive exposure. The venue is right in the middle of everything on 6th Street in Austin, TX. Artists will not receive compensation or travel expenses to play at the showcase.
Past showcases have been attended by Major and Indie Label A&R, Managers, Entertainment Attorneys and other industry pros, as well as celebrities like Adam Duritz of the Counting Crows, and Rachel Ray.
Past performer's thoughts on the Showcase Series: "In a very short time, Music Gorilla has made a huge difference in our band's career. It all started this past March... We were invited to play Music Gorilla's Live Major Label Showcase in Austin, Texas. It was there that we connected with a producer/A&R rep from Capital Records. Several months later we're excited to announce the release of our new CD, 'Take A Seat,' which was produced, recorded and mixed by Jimmy Landry! The tracks are amazing and many doors have opened. Thanks for taking a chance on a bunch of 16 year olds! You guys are amazing!" - Ned, Steve, Collin & Koz (Comic Book Heroes)
Music Gorilla Artist Members submit FREE.
Not a member? You can Sign Up
Or if you just want to submit without signing up for membership, click the link below.
Need more info? Give us a ring - 201-79-MUSIC

Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest deadline March 6



Sandra James Songwriting Contest - deadline 3/31/13


Act Fast! ONLY 8 WEEKS LEFT!!!
Enter your song in the Sandra James Song Writing Contest!

First prize is $3,500!
(The biggest prize yet!)

The songs – besides being well written and original – must reflect the passions of Sandra James and her foundation. Spend some time on our website, read Sandra's biography, and listen to her music. This will give you a good idea of what Sandra stood for and how the foundation is continuing her good works.

Entries must be submitted by March 31st, 2013!

Visit us online for more information: www.sandrajames.com or www.facebook.com

**request an contest entry form:  www.sandrajames.com

We look forward to hearing from you!

Send this e-mail to a friend and help us to spread the word!


Sandra James Music Foundation
P.O Box 794
Ashland OR 97520

Saturday, October 6, 2012

12th annual Independent Music Awards

Enter your best work to The 12th annual Independent Music Awards to get the respect & attention your music deserves!

Hurry! Deadline is October 12, 2012.

Click here to enter the 12th IMAs

Check it out - earning an Independent Music Award is more than just a badge of distinction (though that certainly helps)!Only The IMAs can deliver the international prestige, exposure and revenue opportunities that help build buzz and turn millions of new fans into customers.

That's why self-released and independent label talent from around the world submit their best work in more than 80 Album, Song, Design, and Music Video categories. Are you ready to stand with the best?

Artistry Has Its Awards - Go Now To:www.TheIndependentMusicAwards.com/submit

Monday, June 25, 2012

Ronnie Milsap’s “Country Cut” Contest


“I don’t think Ronnie Milsap’s ever gonna record this song,” but there’s a very good chance he will because the country music legend, along with American Songwriter, have announced Ronnie Milsap’s “Country Cut” Contest, starting June 18. The quote is John Hiatt’s lyric from his 1987 song “Memphis in the Meantime” and it sets the tone for an opportunity that will give one aspiring songwriter a track, recorded by Milsap, and placed on his upcoming album to be released Fall 2012.
American Songwriter and a panel of industry professionals (listed below) will listen to every song submitted and present Ronnie Milsap with 25 finalists. Milsap and producer Ron Galbraith will select the winning song.
Ken Madson, President of Average Joes Management says, “Knowing the American Songwriter audience, we should be able to find some fantastic songs. We have a great group of judges who will help narrow the field of hits for Ronnie to pick from.”
With over 26 albums, 62 singles, 40 No.1′s, 6 Grammy’s and over 35 millions albums sold, Ronnie Milsap is giving one lucky songwriter their chance to win a piece of the business. To enter your song, visit American Songspace.
JUDGES:
John Ritchie, Creative Director, American Songspace
Caine O’Rear, Editor, American Songwriter Magazine
Ken Madson, Manager, Average Joes Manangement
Noah Gordan, Head of A&R, Average Joes Entertainment
Matt Bjorke, Editor, Roughstock.com
Craig Shelburne, Writer, CMT.com
Clay Hunnicutt, Sr.VP Country Programming and Community Engagement, Clear Channel
Colt Ford, Artist, Average Joes Entertainment
Caitlin Rose, Artist, ATO Records
Bradley Collins, Director Writer and Publisher Relations, BMI
Shannan Hatch, Senior Director Writer/Publisher Relations, SESAC
THE FINAL DECISION MAKERS:
Ronnie Milsap, along with producer Rob Galbraith