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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 Maxell 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.
Matt Pinfield, Robin Gibb of the Bee
Gees, Columbia artist Lyfe Jennings, Jesse Harris
and Teairra Mari comprise the panel of judges who will help
choose the winners for Session II.
MEET THE JUDGES
Winners will receive EMI
Publishing Contracts, Studio Equipment from Brian Moore
Guitars, Roland, Edirol and Audio Technica, 1,000 CDs in full
color with premium 6-panel Digipaks courtesy of Disc Makers,
and gift certificates from Musiciansfriend.com. One entrant
will be chosen to TOUR and PERFORM for one week on Warped
Tour '06. One Lennon Award winning song will be named "Maxell
Song of the Year" and take home an additional $20,000
in cash courtesy of the Maxell Corporation.
Click here for a complete
list of PRIZES.
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