| The John Lennon
Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC is open year-round and features two Sessions -- with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 "Song of the Year."
You don't need a professional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). Your songs may be entered in any of the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children's. Instrumental compositions are encouraged.
Bob Weir, Jesse Harris, The Black Eyed Peas, The Bacon Brothers, Ken Komisar and The Veronicas are some of the members on our Executive Committee of Judges.
MEET THE JUDGES
Each year, there are a total of 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and the “Song of the Year.” Winners, based on their level of achievement, will receive Studio Equipment from Avid, Roland and Boss, Audio-Technica, Gibson Guitars and Epiphone, Propellerhead, Neutrik, Mackie and Ampeg. The writer(s) of the “Song of the Year,” the highest honor bestowed in the contest, will receive a $20,000 check as well as an Avid prize pack, a Mackie Mixer, a Pair of Mackie Studio Monitors, and a $1,000 Gift certificate to Digital Media Academy.
In addition to the songwriting prizes, one band is selected annually to perform on Warped Tour for one week and a Creative Allies design contests showcasing the winning band, so they can win licensing to exclusive posters, T-shirts and pocket-size flyers.
Click here for a complete
list of PRIZES.
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