| 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.
D12, Al Jarreau, Bob Weir, Robin Gibb
of the Bee Gees, Jesse Harris, Teairra Mari, The
Black Eyed Peas, The Bacon Brothers, Ken Komisar, The Veronicas
and John Legend are some of the members on our Executive Committee
of Judges.
MEET THE JUDGES
This is the biggest JLSC prize package
to date, totaling over $330,000 in cash and prizes!!
There are a total of 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners,
12 Lennon Award Winners and the “Maxell Song of the
Year.” Winners, based on their level of achievement,
will receive EMI Publishing contracts, Studio Equipment from
Godin Guitars, Roland/Edirol and Audio-Technica, 1,000 CDs
in full color with premium 4-panel Digipaks courtesy of Disc
Makers, and gift certificates from MusiciansFriend.com. The
writer(s) of the “Maxell Song of the Year,” the
highest honor bestowed in the contest, will receive a $20,000
check courtesy of the Maxell Corporation, as well as an Apple
Mac Pro, Cinema Display and Logic Pro Software. In addition
to the songwriting prizes, one band is selected annually to
perform on the Warped Tour for one week.
Click here for a complete
list of PRIZES.
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