SONGWRITING CONTESTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

News from Dallas Songwriters Association about songwriting contests.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST Deadline Oct 30

11th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES!

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 October 30, 2009. For details,
visit: For details, visit: http://www.GreatAmericanSong.com

GREAK LAKES SONGWRITING CONTEST Deadline Sept 1

THE SIXTH ANNUAL GREAK 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.