SONGWRITING CONTESTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

News from Dallas Songwriters Association about songwriting contests.

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters

Dates: May 23 & 24, 2009
Deadline to apply: March 15th, 20009
http://kerrvillefolkfestival.com/newfolk.htm
*As of 1/5/09 they have received over 250 entries. Songwriters are given two options for submitting their songs. They may send their CD directly to the festival office or they may submit electronically by using Sonicbids. Either way, the official guidelines MUST be followed.
The official guidelines and entry information/form for the 2009 Grassy Hill Kerrville New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters are posted on our website at www.kerrvillefolkfestival.com/newfolk.htm. There are a few significant changes to the guidelines so be sure to read them carefully.
We will accept the first 800 entries we receive prior to March 15, 2009. The 32 Finalists will be announced on or about April 15.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Enter the 2009 Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest

Deadline: April 3rd

The award-winning Wildflower! Performing Songwriter contest encourages the growth of the art of independent performing singer-songwriters. Some of our past finalists include Ruthie Foster, Jack Hardy, Christopher Williams, Beth Wood, Erik Balkey and Karen Mal.

http://www.wildflowerfestival.net/content/SingerSongwriter.html