Sonwriting contests 2007

ENTER THE FAMECAST ONLINE COMPETITION FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $10,000 - FREE TO ENTER!

FameCast is the first online artist discovery and entertainment community providing a nationwide, seasonal competition whereby an online audience determines tomorrow’s big stars. FameCast was founded to showcase legitimate artists 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.

FameCast is taking submission for both country and singer-songwriter.

The process is really simple. You can submit your professional video or a video recorded on basic Web cam. Go to www.famecast.com, register for the competition, and submit your video performance as part of the registration process and then you are all set to compete. IT'S COMPLETELY FREE TO ENTER!


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THE 2007 SINGER/SONGWRITER AWARDS (ROUND 3)

We Are Listening has brought together an exceptional panel of judges for the third year of The Singer/Songwriter Awards. Six gifted artists will be flown to London for a luxurious weekend stay at myHotel Bloomsbury and an exclusive recording session with producer Steve Williams (Sting, Eric Clapton, Seal) at Sphere Studios. Selected songs will also be non-exclusively represented by We Are Listening and supported through global digital distribution, sync. licensing administration and radio promotion. Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/singer.php
Deadline: 2nd July 2007


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2007 LYRIC WRITER AWARDS (ROUND 2)

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. Details: http://www.wearelistening.org/about_lwa.php
Deadline: 11th July 2007


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YELLOWSTONE AND TETON SONGWRITING CONTEST

A contest for the best songs inspired by the greater Yellowstone and Teton area. The contest runs through July 31, 2007. The grand prize is $1,000 with a second prize of $500. 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. There is a $10 per song entrance fee. Rules and online application at www.westernfolklife.org. We are the folks who put on the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering though we are interested in music of any genre for this contest.


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THE NATIONAL HEALTHY MARRIAGE (NHMI) SONGWRITING CONTEST

The NHMI invites songwriters to use their talents to help strengthen marriages by entering this years 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.
Go to http://www.HealthyMarriageTips.com/songwriting.htm for more details.


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THE 2007 GREAT LAKES SONGWRITING CONTEST
The deadline has been extended to Monday, April 30, for the 2007 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest. This regional contest, now in its second year, is open to songwriters currently living in the eight Great Lakes states and the Province of Ontario. Grand Prize is $1,500 US cash, with 12 additional prizes of gift certificates, subscriptions to the Songbridge songwriters' pitch sheet, discounts on songwriting retreats and the CD Seller marketing device, and publicity opportunities. Now sponsored by Elderly Instruments, Lamb's Retreat for Songwriters, The CD Seller, and Songbridge. More about the 2006 winners, judges, concert, and prizes at www.GreatLakesSongs.com.


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UK SONGWRITING CONTEST 2007 NOW OPEN

This is the international contest that gets songwriters noticed - one past winner just went platinum after being signed by Simon Cowell. Prizes include publishing deals, gold discs, songwriting software, free music organisation subscriptions, music books, Music Diplomas (use the letters DipMus after your name), career development packages and lots more. All winners and some runners up and finalists will feature on the "UKSC Best of 2007" CD. Every year finalists and winners are widely featured and interviewed on national and international radio, TV and press leading to many recording, management and publishing deals and opportunities for contestants. International entries are welcome.
More info and entry forms at http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk
Deadline: June 30, 2007

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STAGENOISE MUSICAL THEATRE/CABARET SONGWRITING COMPETITION

StageNoise.com and StageCast are pleased to announce the launch of the first StageNoise Songwriting Competition. The competition aims to discover new songwriting talent, currently writing in the musical theatre/cabaret style, and to give them international exposure through our website and podcast.
http://www.stagenoise.com/songcomp
Deadline: June 30, 2007

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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. http://www.songwriting.net
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U PICK THE HITS INTRODUCES NEW ONLINE SONGWRITING CONTEST

Until April 23, 2007, songwriters are invited to register at UPickTheHits.com and upload their MP3 files and lyrics to compete in a songwriting contest with eleven categories: pop, country, dance/electronica, folk, gospel/inspirational, hip hop/rap, jazz, Latin, R&B, reggae/reggaeton, rock/alternative and world anthem (as in We Are The World). The entry fee is $30 each entry and the winner can expect a $10,000 Grand Prize, with First Place category prizes of $1,000. Voters can search for entries by stage or professional name, song title and category. Voting will be open from April 25 to May 25, 2007. All contestants must register by April 23. For more information, visit www.upickthehits.com.

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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. http://www.americansongwriter.com ~ Lyrics only, no cassettes or CDs.

Awards: A Martin guitar DX-1 with case, D'Addario strings to each contest winner. Top 4 winning lyrics for each contest reprinted in American Songwriter Magazine. Honorable Mentions are listed as well. Each issue features a Lyric Entrant Q&A as well. One overall winner per year receives airfare (from American Airlines) to Nashville and a demo session at Music City Music Productions.


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THE JOHN LENNON SONGWRITING CONTEST -- Session I deadline June 15, 2007!

Get your SONGS in and heard by the same company that manages the Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and The Veronicas. Over $245,000 in cash and prizes. Prizes from Apple Computer, Brian Moore Guitars, EMI Music Publishing, MusiciansFriend.com, Roland, Edirol, Audio-Technica, Disc Makers, and the $20,000 Maxell Song of the Year. .

Enter online at: www.JLSC.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.

Site URL: http://www.thebosas.com
Current Deadline to Enter: October and April of each year
Contact: info@thebosas.com