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Music, Song & Talent Contest National and International Music Contests Year Of The Indie Song Contest- entries start on July 4, 2009 and are accepted for 7 weeks. There are 16 categories and everyone can enter for free. A total of 50 prizes and the total value of those prizes is over $27,000. The grand prize package includes $1000 in musical equipment, a 2 week vacation suite, an iPod Shuffle and an IAC Prime Perpetual membership. On August 24th the finalists will be announced for the final competition. International Song and Lyric Competition®- "Over $90,000 cash & prizes awarded, multiple contests throughout the year (every year). Whether you write complete songs or lyrics alone, this competition welcomes you. We pitch great songs sent to us by songwriters and lyricists everywhere. So every entry stands a chance of getting to Music Business Pros who can get it recorded... not just the top prize winners." Song of the Year 2009- Song & Lyric Competition. $100,000 worth of cash and prizes, 600 monthly songwriting contest winners. Annual contest whose "primary focus is to find great songwriters while helping them network with professionals in the music industry. Monthly winners and finalists throughout the year will get their music sent to Record Labels, Music Publishers, management and more. Judges include numerous Grammy Award Winners, Major Record Labels, individuals from Rolling Stone Magazine, professional songwriters and individuals who have worked with Nickelback, Tim McGraw, Ludacris, Sting, INXS, and many more." Monthly winners and finalists throughout the year will get their music sent to Record Labels, Music Publishers, management, booking agents and more. The John Lennon
Songwriting Contest and Maxell Song of the Year 2009 International Songwriting Competition - ISC- Annual. 2008 Winners will be announced in April, 2009. As of Feb 16, 2009, no info for next contest. "All Genres Accepted. #1 Song Contest for Songwriters, Over $150,000 in cash and prizes shared by 62 winners. The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels, and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry." Unisong International Songwriting Contest- Annual. 16 categories. Offers Grand Prizes that are not awarded by any other international songwriting competition. 2009 Grand Prize winner will once again win a one week all expenses paid writing and performing retreat to your choice of Ireland, Denmark, Crete, Sweden, Spain, or Big SurCalifornia. Or for those who would rather not travel, they are offering a $2,500 Grand Prize, plus the same package of additional prizes as an alternative. Also has a winner-of-the-month. The Next Holiday Classic- Deadline for entries is November 29, 2009. Grand Prize is $500 as well as the opportunity to be presented to major label recording artists for inclusion on their 2010 holiday projects. This is a free internet song contest for original holiday and seasonal songs. Beginning November 29th, online voters will determine which songs will advance to the final. The final will then be held the week of December 20, 2009, where the winner will be determined. Coming in 2010: The Next Wedding Classic, The Next Children's Classic and The Next Patriotic Classic Song Contests. OurStage- ongoing contest. upload your music and videos, fans vote, win prizes including a $5,000 monthly grand prize to the highest ranked OurStage artist across all channels on the Music Stage. OurStage is where the world's music fans come to discover, enjoy and reward the best emerging artists - and where the world's artists come to find their fans, get amazing gigs and launch their careers. Great American Song Contest- Annual. ALL categories offer awards to the Top 5 songwriters — for a total of 45 awards in 9 different songwriting categories. All participating songwriters receive written evaluations of their songs from contest judges who are experienced music-industry pros. Grand Prize Winner get $1000 in cash plus other prizes. U.S.A. World Showcase- Annual, held beginning of January. Unsigned Artists Talent and Singing Competition. Competitors perform in front of a live audience on the USA main stage in Las Vegas. Cash and Prizes up to $100,000 voted 100%, on the internet, by the broadcast viewers. 25th International Blues Challenge- February 4-7, 2009 in Memphis, TN. "The IBC represents an international search by The Blues Foundation and its Affiliated Organizations (mostly blues societies) for the Blues Band and Solo/Duo Blues Act ready to perform on a national stage, but just need that extra break." It's the largest gathering of blues bands in the world. 100% Music Songwriting Contest 2009- The second edition of the 100% Music Songwriting Contest is in preparation and will start in the first quarter of 2009. Music and songwriting competition open to all bands, musicians and songwriters, from any part of the world, whether you're an amateur or professional songwriter/musician/band. Over US $40,000 in cash and prizes will be will be given away to 45 category winners and 3 overall winners. In addition, prizes and special offers will be given to all contestants. Colgate Country Showdown- America's Largest Annual Country Music Talent Search begins each Spring with over 450 local talent contests sponsored by country music radio stations throughout the US. Winners advance to their respective State competitions held at leading fairs and expositions. Acts then compete for a $1,000 prize, the State Title and the opportunity to advance to one of five Regional Finals. It’s the last step before the prestigious National Final, which is televised to a national audience from country music’s most exciting venues, like the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House, the Grand Palace Theatre in Branson, the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Epcot Center at Walt DisneyWorld, and Universal Studio Florida. Audiences from coast-to-coast cheer on the Regional Winners, as they compete for the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the National Title. ISSA Song Contest 2009- Annual international songwriting competition. 9 categories, Grand Prize is $2,000. Independent Singer Songwriters Association (ISSA). Music City Music Records Song Contest- ongoing. Winners will have their song recorded free and submitted to the artist of their choice for commercial recording (plus cash & prizes). NSAI/CMT Song Contest- Annual. Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) and Country Music Television (CMT). Submissions accepted August 1st through November 30th, voting starts February 1st and lasts till early March. No cash prizes. Prizes include 2 tickets to CMT Awards, private tour of CMT studios, one single-song publishing contract by a major publisher, Three-day trip to Nashville for one including airfare and hotel, etc. Billboard World Songwriting Contest- Annual. Winners receive non-cash prizes. American Accordionists' Association Competition- July 15-19, 2009 in Memphis, TN. Annual Accordion Festival & International Competition. Contestants from the U.S., China, Russia, Canada, Mexico, France and Italy compete for cash prizes and a grand prize. (2005 competition was held in Dearborn, MI) $1,000,000 Rap Competition Free-Style Hip Hop Contest(1 World Hip Hop Championship). Sign Up Deadline was March 30, 2009. Finale is May 24th in New York. A rapper showdown where contestants showcase their talent in a 60-second free-style for a chance at the $1,000,000 prize. Finalists will face off on MTV2. Only one gets the million dollars. Contestants must be age 18 or over, be a resident of North America, pay a $50 registration fee. Music Nation Competitions- an indie music artist site that has competitions from time to time. Link is to competitions page so you can quickly see if any are listed or upcoming. The Shortlist Music Prize(New Pantheon Music Prize) - annual contest, music award given annually to an album. current nominees, past listmakers are listed. listen to full songs. Guy Clark Lyric Contest- ends September 15, 2009. Chance to win a trip to Nashville, hotel accommodations and a co-writing session with the legendary Guy Clark. $35 entry fee. uPlaya Music Universe Contest- 2009. online contest, submision fee, non-cash prizes. American Idol- Annual Fox TV show & Pop Music singing competition. America's Got Talent- Annual NBC TV show & Talent Search. Nashville Star- former annual TV show & Country Music singing competition that aired on NBC TVand USA TV. Annual SXSW Showcase (South by Southwest Music Conference)- held in March. South by Southwest Music and Media Conference (SXSW), Austin Music Conference and Festival in Austin, Texas. This is HUGE. "Over 1400 acts showcased last year before more than 8000 registrants from all over the world. Pop, jazz, country, blues, reggae, hip hop, electronica - every imaginable style of music, from nearly every continent - is represented each night at over 50 of Austin's premier stages, many within walking distance of one another." Fast Track To Fame TV- Internet Music Television for aspiring singers and bands.
Cover vs. Original- online voting site pitting original version songs against various cover versions.
2010
Music Competitions and Talent Contests in Michigan HOT NEWS → Detroit Music Awards
2010 Great Lakes Songwriting Contest- TBA 2010, usually starts in late January. Annual Competition open to songwriters currently living in the eight Great Lakes states and the Province of Ontario. Contest welcomes all types of music. Country, rock, Christian and Gospel, blues, hip-hop, folk, instrumental, and all the hybrids. We don't make you pick a category when you enter your songs. Last Year: Grand Prize winner awarded $2,000 cash, two first-place winners get a $500 gift certificate for Elderly Instruments, four second-place winners each get a $200 Elderly Instruments gift certificate, and four third-place winners each get a $100 Elderly Instruments gift certificate, more prizes. All rights to songs remain with the entrants. Sphinx
CompetitionFebruary 3-7, 2010 in Ann Arbor and Detroit. William C. Byrd
Young Artist Competition- Finals March 6, 2010 in Flint. Detroit Blues Challenge 2010- competition usually starts in March and runs to October when Finals take place and winners announced. Applications usually accepted in early November prior to upcoming year. As of Dec 10, 2009, almost all slots are filled for 2010. Detroit Soundz Competition 2009- 2010? - 3 rounds, March 19th, April 26th, May 7th, held at The Pike Room (inside the Crofoot) in Pontiac. Two Finals Winners (people's choice) get to hit the road in July to do a tour through the East Coast and Mid West. "April in the D" song contest- TBA 2010. Annual. Winning song will become FOX Sports Detroit's April in the D theme song and will be used to promote Tigers, Wings and Pistons games all month long. The winner will also receive $5000, a music video and will get to perform Live at the WRIF Tigers Home Opener party at the Fillmore Theatre. Jazz Cafe Discovery Series 2009- presents new and emerging Jazz talent from the metropolitan Detroit area on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Performances are recorded for broadcast and bands have the opportunity for a $5,000 cash prize and a slot on the stage at the Jazz on the River Festival at Elizabeth Park in Trenton. Admission is free, performances begin at 7pm. Hamburg Family Fun
Fest – Talent Search 2009- (Hamburg Twp is north of Ann Arbor) All division winners will receive cash prizes, trophies and performance opportunities including an invitation to perform at the Michigan State Fair Talent Showcase in August! Registration and $20 entry fee is required. Contestants can register in advance or at a preliminary round starting at 6 PM. Registration forms and complete contest rules are available on the festival web site or contact Party Time Entertainment, (734) 620-0246 or by E-Mail WDIV TV "4 The Best List" Metro Detroit, July through August 31st. Local Bands (in arts & entertainment), Bars (in nightlife), Music and DJs (in weddings). It's an annual online voting contest for "bragging rights" in Metro Detroit. Riverfolk Old-Time Fiddle Contest- August 1, 2009 (sat). Part of the annual Riverfolk Music & Arts Festival held in Manchester (southwest of Ann Arbor). Fiddle Contest has three divisions, Registration Fees are Youth $5, Junior $10, Adult $15. Kalamazoo County Fair Talent Search- August 15 (sat) in West MI. Open to all types of family friendly talent - 3 divisions of competition. Cash prizes and opportunity to perform in the Michigan State Fair Talent Showcase. 1st Annual Detroit Youth Blues Challenge- ENTRY DEADLINE IS AUGUST 31, 2009, main event in October of 2009 at Callahan's Music Hall (blues club) in Auburn Hills. The Detroit Blues Society, Callahan's Music Hall, No Cover Productions, 94.7 WCSX, and the Detroit Blues Challenge, will be staging this challenge. Winner of the main event will go to Memphis, Tennessee on January 22, 2010 to play at the 26th International Blues Challenge Youth Showcase. Clinton Fall Festival Talent Search 2009- in Lenawee County, Saturday September 26, 2009. Can you sing, dance or play an instrument? Show off your amazing talent and compete to win trophies, cash prizes and a professional studio recording session at Talent Live Studios in Canton. Contest is open to all types of family friendly entertainment, solo or groups. Two divisions of competition are offered: Juniors (ages 15 & under) at 3 PM, Adults (ages 16 & over) at 5 PM. Contestants must supply their own music / instruments. Sound and microphones will be provided. $20 entry fee required. Complete contest rules and registration forms are available on festival website or call Carla at Party Time Entertainment 734-620-0246, www.partytimemusic.net 24th Michigan State Championship Old-Time Fiddlers Contest- October 3, 2009 (sat). held in New Boston (southwest of Detroit). Contestants must play a waltz, a schottische, a jig and a reel in a manner suitable to Michigan old-time dancing. Contestants will be judged on tempo/timing, intonation, expression and repertoire. There is a non-refundable $10 entry fee. Annual contest is part of the Huron Township Applefest. Michigan Competing Band Association State Championship Contest- TBA November 2009 (sat). Annually in November, held at Ford Field in Detroit. 40 High School Marching bands, Drum & Bugle Corps style bands in four MCBA Flights of Competition.
Music Awards Ceremonies in Michigan 2009 Inductees to Michigan Rock and Roll Legends- You can vote on-line starting in January, 2009. Website dedicated to the artists and music that are part of Michigan's rich and diverse rock and roll legacy. Legends now encourages all Michigan residents to participate. DMA - Detroit Music Awards 2010- at the Fillmore Detroit in Downtown Detroit. The Annual Detroit Music Awards is a high profile awards & ceremony organized by the Motor City Music Foundation MCMF. Click Awards link for artists eligibility and submissions, for all of us to register and vote, get ceremony information (when available) and tickets. Previous winners are also posted on DMA website. DMA myspace page | |||||||
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