SONGWRITING CONTESTS - A Department of Songwriters Notes

News from Dallas Songwriters Association about songwriting contests.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

More contests


Indie Fest 2012 April 27,28 is going to have big opportunities for labels models and sponsors

Performance Opportunities at Indie Fest 2012
The hours available for both nights are 8:00 to 11:00pm. Labels can sponsor the entire night or co sponsor the night

Check it out : @ www.theindiemusicfest.com 



Talent Contest  at Indie Fest 2012

·         40 of the best indie artists will perform (Submissions received from all across the USA)
·         The event will be "Live" Video TV Streamed across the country
·         Shuttle Service to the 28,000+ UNLV Student body (Provided by: Budget Rent-A-Car)
·         UNLV  Interactive Village section
·         The Indie Fest Fashion Show 
·         Musicians Red Carpet event
·         Artist Merchandise Sales and Fan Appreciation area
·         2 of the best selected artists will each receive a $45,000 value in music resources
·         Music Industry VIP Competition Judges
·         VIP Lounge with swag offerings
·         Indie Music Fest After Parties (Friday & Saturday Nights)  
·         Headline Artists with special guest appearances
·         2 Music Industry Round Table Panels (*Presented by some of the best music producers and organizations in the business*)
·         Launching the Nevada Chapter of the "Indie World" organization 
·         The Indie Fest "Model Search" Competition
·         The Indie Fest "5K Run" benefiting the community 
·         Food Drive benefiting: Three Square-Feeding America
·         Beer Garden & Activities 
·         Food and Specialty Vendors
·         And so much more!
Also, in 2012, two lucky artists will be selected to walk the "Red Carpet" at The 22nd annual Los Angeles Music Awards event and each will receive a Producers Choice Award for their achievements. "Let the celebration begin!"
WE R INDIE & INDIEGRRL NEWS
NOW TAKING SUBMISSIONS FOR SHOWCASES & CONTESTS

Submissions Now Open: (Download forms on each event page)
1. Showcase slots for the 2012 Georgia Slowdown Hoedown Festival (June 22, 23, 24 in Lafayette, GA)
2. Hoedown Showdown competition for songwriters which will take place at the 2012 Georgia Slowdown Hoedown Festival.  FREE SUBMISSION for this contest as part of that festival event.  We are also planning some song writing workshops as part of this event.
3. Showcase slots for the 2012 We R Indie & Indiegrrl International Music Conference. (August 2, 3, 4 in Roanoke, VA)
4. We R Indie International Songwriter Showdown which will take place at the 2012 We R Indie & Indiegrrl International Music Conference.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION to attend the 2012 We R Indie & Indiegrrl International Music Conference.  This will be our 5th Year Anniversary of this event that is becoming known as the "Songwriter Family Reunion" because of all the great networking and information to help songwriting careers. http://werindie.org/music-conferences/70-2012-music-conference.html

ABOUT WE R INDIE, INC.
We R Indie, Inc. is a national organization helping independent musical artist and songwriters strengthen and advance through education, networking, advocacy, and professional and performance development. We R Indie, Inc. is a IRS section 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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LOVE SONGS WANTED FOR ISC'S '
SING YOUR HEART OUT'
CHANNEL ON MYXER.COM!
CLICK HERE TO ENTER

Do you have a great love song?
If so, you can enter it into ISC via Sonicbids now through December 2.
ISC 2011 has reopened entries with a limited-time-only
special offer to reach over 50 million fans on Myxer.com
through 88.5 million downloaded songs per month.
All artists submitting a love song in any category (except Lyrics Only and Music Video) between November 17th and December 2nd will be included on ISC's "Sing Your Heart Out" Valentine's Day channel on Myxer.com, a Top 10 Mobile Website, in February 2012! Plus, your songs will automatically be considered for ISC's 2011 competition, with chances to win cash and prizes worth up to $150,000, including a $25,000 cash Grand Prize and a Lowden F50 Guitar valued at over $11,000!


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Chevy Sonic Sounds music competition_Deadline 11/23


Chevy Says, “Leave Your Amp at Home”
For DFW Singer-Songwriter Competition
Chevy Sonic Sounds music competition offers chance to perform live
and win a Taylor acoustic/electric guitar

FREE COMPETITION_DEADLINE NOVEMBER 23, 2011—Dallas-Fort Worth-area singer-songwriters looking for a change of scenery away from coffee shops and wine bars: listen up! Chevrolet today announced the launch of its Sonic Sounds acoustic music competition for local artists. 

Solo and duet performers of any genre from the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are invited to become one of five musical acts to perform live at The Loft (1135 S. Lamar Street, Dallas, TX) in front of a panel of judges, and compete for a chance to win prizes including an acoustic-electric guitar provided by Taylor Guitars.

“Cool music and cool cars – like the new Chevy Sonic—have always gone hand-in-hand, and that connection is what the Chevy Sonic Sounds competition is all about. We hope to discover some terrific acoustic, ‘indie’ talent right under our noses,” says Mark Harland, Chevrolet regional marketing manager. “Great music doesn’t always have to be turned up to eleven. We’re looking for outstanding singer-songwriters who can make big musical moments happen on a simpler, smaller scale.”

Beginning today, musicians can log onto www.ChevySonicSounds.com to submit a video or MP3 recording of original music, along with a photo, and brief biographical information. All eligible submissions will be posted to the site and voted on by website visitors. The deadline for entries is November 23.

The top 15 vote-getters will be named semi-finalists, advancing to the second round of the competition, in which a panel of judges will choose five finalists based on an evaluation of their online submissions. The five finalists will participate in a showcase performance at The Loft on December 13.  Each finalist will perform in front of the panel of judges who will score performances based on quality of songwriting, instrumentation, and vocal performance.

Immediately following the showcase, a single grand prize winner will be chosen and awarded a prize package including a $100 gift certificate, a one-year subscription to an online gig-booking service, and a brand new acoustic-electric guitar from world-renown guitar maker, Taylor.

To be eligible, entries must be:
·         An acoustic solo or duet musical act
·         Legal residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth area
·         At least 21 years of age
·         Without a music recording contract, or agreement relating to the use of your name ,voice and/or likeness, or music

Semi-finalists will be notified by December 2. For the complete list of contest rules and guidelines, please visit www.ChevySonicSounds.com
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