Songwriting Contest
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
(We had so many great songs, it was really tough picking the winnners! Huge thanks to everyone that participated and to our judges! Our next contest will open up around April 2, 2012.)
1st Place: Light Of The World – Josh Fox
2nd Place: There’s Something Breaking Out – Lance Herring
3rd Place: Praise to the One – Lenny Juliano
TOP 12 WINNERS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:
- Break My Heart – Anthony Mossburg
- Calling Out Your Name – Gene Ezell
- Fly – Kelly Puckett
- For The Glory Of Your Name – Josh Fox
- Hope Beyond – Trey Hill
- Joy – Sarah Lavigne Raper
- Know – Lenny Juliano
- Light Of The World – Josh Fox
- Love Conquers All – Anthony Mossburg
- Praise to the One – Lenny Juliano
- There’s Something Breaking Out – Lance Herring
- You Are Faithful – Matt Neff
CONTEST PRIZES
1st Place Prizes: over $4,150 value
-One song produced by Conrad Johnson (of Chris & Conrad) at Inertia Sound Studio in Lakeland, FL (travel/lodging/meals not included) ($2,500 value)
-One full day of songwriting and hanging out with Dave Fitzgerald in Lakeland, FL (travel/lodging/meals not included) ($1,000 value)
-$100 cash (USD)
-60 minute 1-on-1 skype (or phone) call with Sarah Reeves ($250 value)
-Complete demo, tracks and Superchart placement at LifeWayWorship.com, including a feature in their webmail and on LifeWayWorship.com/blog
-Song included (as Track #1) on The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective, Volume One *
-Song featured on the All About Worship Podcast & The Songwriter’s Cafe Podcast ($200 value)
-5 Minute interview on The Songwriter’s Cafe Podcast. ($100 value)
-One month free membership on All About Worship Plus ($4.99 value)
2nd Place Prizes: over $925 value
-1 full day (8 hours of studio time) of recording at Inertia Sound Studio in Lakeland, FL (travel/lodging/meals not included) ($500 value)
-$75 cash (USD)
-60 minute 1-on-1 skype (or phone) call with Sarah Reeves ($250 value)
-Supercharts created and available at LifeWayWorship.com, plus a feature of your song at LifeWayWorship.com/blog
-Song included (as Track #2) on The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective, Volume One *
-Song featured on The Songwriter’s Cafe Podcast ($100 value)
-One month free membership on All About Worship Plus ($4.99 value)
3rd Place Prizes: over $650 value
-$50 cash (USD)
-60 minute 1-on-1 skype (or phone) call with Sarah Reeves ($250 value)
-30 minute 1-on-1 skype (or phone) call with producer/singer/songwriter, Conrad Johnson ($250 value)
-Supercharts created and available at LifeWayWorship.com, plus a feature on your song at LifeWayWorship.com/blog
-Song included (as Track #3) on The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective, Volume One *
-Song featured on The Songwriter’s Cafe Podcast ($100 value)
-One month free membership on All About Worship Plus ($4.99 value)
4th – 12th Place Prizes
-Song included on The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective, Volume One *
-One month free membership on All About Worship Plus ($4.99 value)
JUDGES
Michael Farren
Chris McClarney
Sarah Reeves
Matthew Reed
Wisdom Moon
Erin Cameneti
Chris Olson
Mathew Reames
CRITERIA
Each entry will be judged on lyrics, melody, composition, originality, and performance. There is no minimum number of instruments that must be included in the recording.
(Songs must have decent sound quality in order to be considered for The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective. Top 12 songs will be included on the Collective as is.)
-You must submit each song as a mp3 file, bit rate of 192 kbps. You must include the lyrics and credits, without the chords. (Submissions that do not meet this requirement will be automatically disqualified.)
-Songs of any style are welcome.
ENTRY FEES
$35 for one song; $60 for two songs; $80 for three songs (3 songs max)
THE CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.
DEADLINE
Thursday, January 12, 2012 at Midnight (Pacific Standard Time)
PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT
Winners will be announced on AllAboutWorship.com on March 12, 2012. Only the top 12 songs will be announced.
LEGAL STUFF
By entering this contest you agree that:
1. Each entry is your own original work. (If it is a co-write, you must have permission from each writer.)
2. You are responsible for making all deadlines and you will not hold All About Worship or any other parties involved liable for any entries not received on time.
3. Your song has not been released by a major record label.
4. You agree not to hold All About Worship or any other parties involved responsible for any liability in any way.
5. The prizes may vary based on availability.
6. All federal, state, and local laws apply. Void where prohibited by law.
7. You are at least 18 years old at the time of submission.
8. Refunds will not be offered; no exceptions.
9. You are not a relative or family member of one of the judges.
*The Songwriter’s Cafe Collective, Volume One – a free compilation album that will be available on our website & Noisetrade.com
Click Here to see who the winners were of our last Songwriting Contest.
Inertia Sound Studio – Promo Video