APRA members are very active in local and international songwriting and composing competitions. Details of current competitions will be posted here regularly.
If you have a competition that you'd like listed, please email us at .
2013 International Songwriting Competition
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 has a great line-up of judges this year including Nas, Tom Waits, Martina McBride, Bernie Taupin, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, and many more. Prizes include more than $150,000 in cash and prizes.
Click here for more.
Unsigned Only
Launched in 2011 by the founders of the ISC, Unsigned Only offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals, as well as proviGrand Prize winner the unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company presidents, A&R reps, and more. Click here for more info.
John Lennon Songwriting Competition
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. www.jlsc.com
Mountain Stage Newsong Contest
Prizes:
- A fully-funded album produced by lestyn Polson (David Gray, Patti Smith, David Bowie) and released on the NewSong Recordings label
- A 2013 performance at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,
- A live performance on National Public Radio's highly acclaimed Mountain Stage show.
More info at http://www.newsong-music.com/contest/
11th INTERNATIONAL COMPOSITION COMPETITION “ROMUALDO MARENCO” - edition 2013
The town of Novi Ligure is holding the 11th International Composition Competition “Romualdo Marenco”, in honour of the great Musician from Novi, in order to promote the composition of band music and to increase the contemporary repertoire.
The organizing body, means supporting the 11th International competition for band composition, with a competition reserved to the composition of an original work for percussion instruments.
Further details here - http://www.comunenoviligure.gov.it
Deadline for entries is 31st July 2013
The Gianni Bergamo Classic Music Award 2013
A competition for composers. The award was created with the aim of discovering and encouraging new young talent in the different sectors of classical music.
- Aim: Create a piece for a children's choir
- Prizes: Euro 10,000
- Deadline for application: August 20, 2013
For detailed information about the terms and conditions, visit the website: www.giannibergamoaward.ch
8th Bucharest International JAZZ Competition 2014
For instrumentalists and vocalists
Date: 17 - 24 May 2014
Age limit: up to 35 years old ( born after 1st of May 1979 )
Prizes: 7.000 Euro
Deadline for application: February 10th, 2014
For further details please visit www.jmEvents.ro or contact us !