Lyricists! Here’s your chance to shine! Get recognition for your lyrical work. Winner receives a certificate and $50 cash.The 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winner's lyrics and judges critiques will be published in the DSA “Songwriters Notes” and on the DSA Website Entry fee is $10 per lyric. Submissions ongoing.
Quarterly Entry Deadlines:
Winter - March 31
Spring - June 30
Summer - September 30
Fall - December 31
For information on submitting: http://dsalyriccontest.blogspot.com/
The Nebraska American String Teachers Association announces the Ninth Annual 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
Entries must be postmarked by March 31. The winners will be announced on May 28, 2011, 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 & Acoustic Band Contest, and printed in Stringing Along, the journal of the Nebraska Chapter of the
American String Teachers Association.
For more information about the Nebraska American String Teachers Association, log on to the web site at www.neasta.org.
The Songwriters' Association of Washington presents the 27th Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest to help songwriters receive recognition for their work and to further excellence in songwriting through educational programs. Winners in individual categories compete for overall Grand, Second and Third Prizes.
Submissions are accepted in the following categories: Adult Contemporary, Folk/Acoustic, Pop, Rock/Alternative, Vocal Jazz and Blues, Open, R&B/HipHop/Urban, Country/Bluegrass, Gospel/Inspirational/Christian, Children's, Instrumental.
Submit by September 15.
CLICK HERE for information on submitting
THE ARTISTS FORUM INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION
The International Music Competition is a songwriting competition hosted by The Artists Forum. Song submissions will be judged on elements of melody, composition, creativity, originality, performance, production and lyrics (when applicable). Winning entries will be promoted to music industry personnel and the public at-large via CD distribution and an array of media venues.
Winning artists will also be eligible to receive private mentoring sessions from industry leaders.
Submit by September 15.
CLICK HERE for information on submitting
THE ROCK SOLID PRESSURE FM RADIO COMPETITIONS 2011
The Rock Solid Pressure FM Radio Competitions is a high level on- air battle of the bands that has been broadcasting since 2002.
Founded by music industry insider 'J-Rock' - who has a history with Sony Records A&R, and is currently one of the most sought after A&R consultants in the world - this competition is a spin off from J-Rock and Patty The Radio Girl's Top 10 FM broadcast 'Rock Solid Pressure'. The grand prize winner of the radio competitions will be invited to perform for a panel of high level A&R reps and music industry insiders in at The Rock Solid Pressure Industry Showcase in September 2011. Submission genres are as follows: Rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Alternative, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Industrial, Goth, Punk. In other words, nothing mellow.
Submit by: September 16.
CLICK HERE for information on submitting
THE SONGWRITER'S NETWORK (MAY - SEP '10)
The Songwriter's Network has been broadcasting since 1997 and is located at MusicToGoUSA.com; they play all Indie music in all genres. They are PRO licensed. This will enhance the exposure for indie artists worldwide. The Songwriter's Network has been a leader in broadcasting indie music, and they are expanding their capabilities to now be 24/7. All indie artists are welcome and material submitted must be appropriate for general listening audience. There is no compensation for radio broadcasting. The internet broadcast gives you great exposure and they do not run commercial spots in broadcasts. They listen to each and every submitting artist regardless of genre.
Submit by September 21.
CLICK HERE for information on submitting
SONGS FOR A BETTER PLANET VOLUME IV: 'GULF COAST EDITION'
The Association of Artists for a Better World, a non-profit organization devoted to improving our planet through artistic expression, is now accepting submissions for the fourth volume of "Songs for A Better Planet". This compilation will highlight artists in touch with current issues, and put media and press in touch with their artists. The single most significant factor to the success of an emerging artist is industry exposure. All proceeds from CD sales will be donated to Gulf Restoration Network, who has been committed to protecting and preserving the natural resources of the Gulf of Mexico for over 15 years.
Submit by September 28.
CLICK HERE for information on submitting
LEGENDARY PRODUCER RON NEVISON: SEEKING ARTISTS TO PRODUCE AND SONGS FOR UPCOMING PROJECTS (FALL '10)
Ron Nevison is a legendary producer whose credits include The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, Ozzy Osbourne, Bad Company, Barbra Streisand, Jefferson Starship, Chicago, Styx, Heart, Damn Yankees, Thin Lizzy and more. Ron is looking for new artists to produce, as well as music for upcoming projects, which include licensing deals, songs for new, breaking artists and more. If there is a band that is truly a "cut above", Ron would be willing to potentially cut a spec deal (determined on a case by case basis).
Submit through Sonicbids by September 28. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
CITY LOVE MUSIC SONGWRITING COMPETITION
City Love Music gives unsigned songwriters the opportunity to write a new song about any city, for the chance to win $10,000USD. There is no entry fee and no restrictions on how many songs a writer can enter. Members of the public will be able to listen and vote for their favorite song on the website. The song with the most votes will receive the $10,000 cash prize. The top songs from each country/city could be released for sale as digital compilations, with the songwriters and singers sharing in all future revenue that is generated from their recordings or songs - via CD sales, downloads or licensing of the works for any commercial purposes.
Submit by September 30. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION 2010
Over $150,000 in cash and prizes including, a $25,000 cash prize to the 2010 Overall Grand Prize winner. This is an excellent opportunity for songwriters, artists, and bands that are looking to gain exposure in the music industry. ISC is looking for great songs and songwriters - so, whether you're a professional songwriter or just starting out, ISC welcomes your entries.
Renowned for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers you the chance to have your music heard by some of the most high-profile and influential figures in the music industry, from iconic recording artists to record label presidents. You may submit as many songs as desired in each category or enter the same song in more than one category.
Submit by: October 6. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
LOUISIANA YEAR OF THE SONG 2010 SONG CONTEST
Songfest Foundation, Inc., sponsor of the New Orleans Songwriters Festival, will be conducting a Song Contest as part of the 2010 Festival. The grand prize is a two-day writing session with New Orleans' own, Jim McCormick. Jim's songs have been recorded by Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Randy Travis, Ronnie Milsap and many others.
Submit through Sonicbids by October 15. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
12TH ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN SONG CONTEST
The Great American Song Contest is a highly respected International songwriting event that welcomes songwriters around the world. Established in 1999, this annual contest features top music-industry judges, prestigious awards and $10,000 in Prizes for 45 winners in 9 categories. Song Categories: Pop/Adult Contemporary, Rock/Alt, Country, Contemporary Acoustic/Folk, R&B/Hip-Hop/Rap, Christian/Gospel, Instrumental, Special Category Music (Children's, Christmas, Patriotic, Novelty or Other) and Lyrics Only.
Submit by: October 15. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
AUDIO INDEPENDENTS RADIO (JUL-OCT '10)
Audio Independents is a New Orleans-based online radio show featuring independent artists in continuous rotation. "Common Nonsense" is a one hour talk show on Audio Independents Radio spotlighting artists as well as an "off the cuff" look at news, technology and entertainment. Each week features new artists as well as great classic rock, blues and pop. "Common Nonsense" is currently being aired on NRG 107-FM in Gatwick, England and Rabbitohs radio in Sidney, Australia. Independents Radio airs most genres of music, however it does not play metal, rap, or hip-hop. No compensation will be provided to the artist and a release is required from royalty payments.
Submit through Sonicbids by October 22. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
ARTISTS & BANDS WANTED FOR TV SHOW 2010
By submitting to the A&R Channel, you will be considered for all aspects of A&R's video and online coverage including features, interviews, editorials CD Reviews, show reviews, and more. If selected, A&R will use its discretion to see where you fit best. The A&R Channel provides music programming for Comcast to air on both The A&R Channel, an on demand music channel, and through Comcast's "music videos A-Z" on demand.
Submit through Sonicbids by October 29. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
SONGSALIVE! CD SAMPLER 11
Songsalive!, an international non-profit organization supporting songwriters and composers, is now accepting submissions for a compilation CD Sampler. This CD will be distributed to film and TV music supervisors, radio stations, print media, music conferences, music industry executives and promoted online throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Artists must have a mastered track delivered by MP3. There will be a maximum participation fee required of $200 for selected artists.
Songsalive! Members get $50 off this fee. However, one Sonicbids artist will be selected for a slot at no cost. All genres accepted and both songs with vocals and instrumentals are welcome - all compositions must be written or co-written by the applicant and no more than 4:20 mins in length.
Submit through Sonicbids by October 30. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
11TH ANNUAL NSAI SONG CONTEST PRESENTED BY CMT
The NSAI Song Contest Presented by CMT boasts new, exciting prizes designed to help amateur songwriters on their road to becoming a professional songwriter. Prizes are awarded to one (1) Grand Prize Winner, one (1) CMT Listeners' Choice Winner, ten (10) runners-up and ten (10) honorable mentions. The contest is open to all genres of music and all songs entered receive a judging report. Music industry executives, professional songwriters and NSAI board members judge songs based on lyrics, melody and composition.
Submit by October 31. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
APPLY TO SHOWCASE AT SXSW 2011
Be a part of the historic 25th Anniversary of the SXSW Music Festival. Showcasing at SXSW means performing in one of Austin, TX's famous live music venues, for the more than 13,000 industry representatives, over 2,000 media members and thousands of fans in attendance. In 2010, over 500 international acts performed, representing 49 countries and we hope to represent even more of the nations abroad during SXSW 2011.
Submit through Sonicbids by November 5. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS (IAMA)
The 7th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry.
The overall Grand Prize awarded to the top winner is worth over $11,000 (US), and includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in the US and Canada. Through this competition, acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio airplay and web exposure on "Acoustic Cafe" radio program and XM Satellite Radio. There are prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Country/Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo.
Submit by November 9. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
SONGDOOR 2010 CONTEST OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
The SongDoor 2010 International Songwriting Competition is now open for submissions, with available awards totaling more than $39,000. Songs may be entered in six different categories: Christian, Country, Pop, Rock/Alt, Soft Rock and Instrumental.
Entries are accepted online or by mail through November 15. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
THE GREAT LAKES SONGWRITING CONTEST 2010
A longtime regional favorite, the seventh annual Great Lakes Songwriting Contest is now open to all songwriters everywhere.
This is a contest run by songwriters for songwriters; they guarantee that every song will be heard at least twice from beginning to end. There are no categories, as no one likes to be put in a box, and no one likes to pay multiple entry fees for a song to be considered for different categories.
Submit by November 30. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
VARIETY AND UPLAYA LAUNCH TALENT CONTEST
"Variety" and uPlaya are teaming up with the award-winning and legendary The Second City and the producers of "Buzzkill" to host the Music Universe Contest, which will utilize uPlaya's "Hit Song Science" technology to select a song for placement in the film, directed by Steven Kampmann (Back to School, Stealing Home").
Submit by November 30. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
PEACEDRIVEN SONGWRITING AWARD 2010
Are you driven? Peacedriven, that is. If your passion for world peace also shows in your music, you could be the recipient of the 5th Peacedriven Songwriting Award. Five runners-up and one Grand- Prize winner will be selected. A panel of music industry professionals and social activists will judge entries. The judges will pick a winner based on originality, melody, composition and lyrics. Founded by the service initiative "Peacedriven.com," the international contest annually searches for the song that shows the most drive for peace. Be it drive for peace in the world, peace in your home or school, or inner peace; you decide, we'll listen! The genre is not what matters. The message and melody are what counts.
Submit by December 22. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
LYRIC CHECK SONGWRITING CONTEST ACCEPTING ENTRIES
The Lyric Check Contest is open to both amateur and professional songwriters. All genres and song categories are included.Contestants may enter as many songs as they wish in contest. A panel of Music Business Professionals will select the winners.Songs will be judged based on composition, lyrics, melody, and originality. The quality of performance and production will not be a consideration.
Submit by December 31. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
FORD & DON WAS PRESENT "GIMME THE GIG"
Ford is looking for the best independent musicians and bands out there, in a music video competition that will give one talented musician or band the opportunity to have their music produced by Grammy Award winning producer Don Was. Submit your original songs for votes, and let the world see how good you really are. Top regional bands will perform at local events throughout the year, and the 5 regional winners, plus 2 wildcards, will be invited to perform in the LA area in December, where Don Was will select the Grand Prize winner.
Submission deadline: December 31, 2010 CLICK HERE for information on submitting
ESONGWRITER.COM INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST
The Esongwriter.com Songwriting Contest is a new international songwriting contest. Founded by a group of songwriters and entertainment legal professionals, this contest is unique in that Esongwriter is not offering cash, but prizes that will enhance the career of the independent songwriters and artists submitting. A total of four winners are selected each contest year; two from the adult age division and two from the youth division. A grand prize winner will be picked from the four division winners.
Submit through Sonicbids by December 31. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
MERLEFEST 2011 - CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST
Have your songs heard by a panel of professional songwriters and other music industry professionals from the Nashville music community as well as earn the chance to perform at MerleFest by entering the 19th annual Chris Austin Songwriting Contest. In 2010, MerleFest had a total participation of 79,557 for the four days with some 100 artists and bands that performed on one or more of the festival’s thirteen stages. The Chris Austin Songwriting Contest is open to those whose primary source of income is not derived from songwriting or publishing. Finalist will be asked to sign an Acknowledgment of Eligibility Form. First place winners during the past five years may not re-enter in the specific category in which they won. Co-writers are subject to the same eligibility requirements as the entrant.
Submit by February 18, 2011. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
THE EXTREME TOUR 2011 - XTXThe Extreme Tour presents it's 16th year of festival-style events across the United States. Selected band can perform as much or as little of the tour schedule as they feel they can do. The Extreme Tour takes care of travel expenses like housing and food and some artists will be compensated for their participation with an additional travel stipend. There will be two U.S. Tour teams, each doing multiple events in over 100 separate cities and markets nationwide. Shows will take place at the club, theater, and festival level in most major cities. Unlike most other major tours, Extreme Tour artists do not pay a merchandising fee to the tour, and receive 100% of their merchandise sales. The Tour schedule will run for 5 months, from May through September. When you submit, you will be able to specify how much of the tour schedule you are looking to be a part of. An average of 10 bands perform in each city. While you may apply for all cities, you are NOT required to.
Submit by March 29, 2011. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
ON-GOING SUBMISSIONS
THE HOTTEST NEW ARTIST SONG CONTEST
The Hottest New Artist song contest is seeking submissions in various genre categories including hip-hop, R&B, holy hip-hop, gospel, country, rock, pop, metal, jazz, inspirational, alternative, comedic, and more. Entries will be played on air on the Hottest New Artist radio show, which airs Thursday nights at 8 PM on 1340-AM in Richmond, Virginia, and online. Submissions will be screened on production quality, originality, song writing overall impact and radio readiness. Artists should edit out explicit lyrics; no re-mixes or samples please.
Submissions ongoing CLICK HERE for information on submitting
UNSIGNED ROCK ZONE PODCAST OPPORTUNITY
Unsigned Rock Zone is a new Independent Rock Showcase dedicated to unsigned, under the radar, independent rock bands from around the world. The site is loaded with cutting edge features and musician resources, including the URZ Podcast for member artists. For a limited time, Unsigned Rock Zone is offering free Standard memberships (normally $80.00 yearly), to selected bands/artists, with the opportunity to have songs included on the next URZ Podcast.
Submissions ongoing. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
VH1 SONG OF THE YEAR MONTHLY CONTEST OPPORTUNITY
Song of the Year is an international contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. Each month we select one winner and four finalists from each of the ten categories (50 songs per month). At year's end, 12 monthly "winning" songs from each category will be judged by a secondary-judging panel who selects one song to represent each category. These final 10 songs from each category will compete for the honor of "Song of the Year" as well as the yearly prizes.
Submissions ongoing. CLICK HERE for information on submitting
