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FAMECAST ONLINE SONG COMPETITION -- WIN $10,000
FREE TO ENTER!
FameCast is the first online music artist discovery and entertainment community providing a nationwide, seasonal competition where an online audience determines tomorrow’s big stars. FameCast was founded to showcase singers and bands who have yet to be discovered and whom the audience deems to be worthy of stardom. Entering its Second Season, the FameCast online competition and community provides contestants the ability to connect with and grow a national audience and compete to become a FameCast Fenom and win the grand prize worth $10,000 and global exposure!
Info: http://www.famecast.com
THE 2007 SINGER/SONGWRITER AWARDS
The Singer/Songwriter Awards from We Are Listening is about the hottest international songwriting contest in the world. It's no surprise that participating artists have gone on to sign with top management, license their music for film and television, as well as collaborate with renowned producers and enjoy substantial increases in CD and MP3 sales.
Info: http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php
12TH USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION ACCEPTING ENTRIES
Winning songs of the 2007 USA Songwriting Competition will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program Acoustic Café as well as XM Satellite Radio. Entrants vie for a top prize of $50,000 worth cash and cool music gear from Sony, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Technica, IK Multimedia and more. We provide radio airplay to the winning songs.
Info:
http://www.songwriting.net/
AMERICAN SONGWRITER MAGAZINE'S AMATEUR LYRIC CONTEST
Established 1984. One contest per issue, 6 issues each year.
Requirements: Send lyrics only. Lyrics must be typed and payment for $10 (per entry) must be enclosed. No limit per contest. Include an entry form with each lyric sheet submitted. Call for required official form (615-321-6096) or print it from our website.
Info: http://www.americansongwriter.com
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THE BOSAs SONGWRITING AWARDS
The BOSAs Songwriting Awards is a twice yearly global competition where the best songs and artists are showcased to Music Publishers and other Industry Professionals for review in addition to category prizes.
Info: http://www.thebosas.com
ASHBY ARTS FESTIVAL SONG WRITING CONTEST
A new contest forming part of the Ashby de la Zouch Arts Festival which takes place during the first 2 weeks of August. We're looking for original, unpublished songs of any genre. The top 10 finalists will be invited to battle it out for the prizes at an Open Mic which will follow the festival's song writing workshop taking place earlier in the day. £50 First Prize - Runner up - £25. Collaborative entries welcome.
Info: www.writelink.co.uk
THE 2007 SUBCANVS UNPRODUCED SONG AWARD
Just the song: Your solo voice + one instrument. In an effort to encourage artists to quit hiding their songs behind unnecessary production, Subcanvas magazine is awarding $1,000 for the song that looks best naked--stripped down to its essence. The rules are simple: an original song with no more than your voice and one instrument. It's only $5 to enter and you can enter as many times as you want. The deadline is November 10 and the winners are announced December 10. The top 12 will be featured in the SUSA2007 compilation cd and will split the profits.
Info: http://www.subcanvas.com
ANNUAL CLONMEL SONG CONTEST IN IRELAND
It's that time of year again. The Closing date for entries this year is August 31st. The prize fund is 4000euro of which the winner gets 2500euro second gets 1000euro and third gets 500euro. Each get an engraved Tipperary Crystal Trophy and the winner's name joins the four previous winners on the Tipperary Crystal Perpetual Trophy.
Info: http://www.clonmelnationalsongcontest.com
2007 LYRIC WRITER AWARDS
We Are Listening has teamed up with Combustion Music Nashville for an awesome opportunity for aspiring lyricists – The Lyric Writer Awards! Each year, four writers will be selected by our expert panel for exclusive co-writing and publishing opportunities. Combustion Music will identify a Nashville staff writer to set music to the winners' lyrics and shop the song to their extensive network of major label artists, managers and publishers.
Info: http://www.wearelistening.org/about_lwa.php
YELLOWSTONE AND TETON SONGWRITING CONTEST
We are the folks who put on the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering though we are interested in music of any genre for this contest. A contest for the best songs inspired by the greater Yellowstone and Teton area. The contest will also include an online audience award with a prize of a new Gibson Songwriter Deluxe guitar. A CD and launch concerts around the Park will also take place.
Info: http://www.westernfolklife.org/.
THE NATIONAL HEALTHY MARRIAGE (NHMI) SONGWRITING CONTEST
The NHMI invites songwriters to use their talents to help strengthen marriages by entering this year's songwriting contest. The NHMI is looking for original songs that also teach a relationship skill or insight the listener can use to strengthen their marriage. Songwriters can win up to $500 in cash and may be included in a CD release. There is no fee to enter and the deadline is August 1st 2007.
Info: http://www.HealthyMarriageTips.com/songwriting.htm
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