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Recognizing excellent songwriting
Toronto Songwriting School runs several songwriting contests each year to bring awareness and recognition to great songwriters who may be flying under the radar. We are pleased to announce our next Toronto Songwriting School Songwriting Contest.
Our Fall Songwriting Contest Theme is:
Lessons Learned
Interpret the theme however you wish. We’re open to all genres and styles of songs. You can submit old songs or new songs – as long as YOU wrote the song.
Complete the submission form at the bottom of this page for your chance to win:
1st Prize – $200
2nd Prize – $75
3rd Prize – $25
The top 3 songs will also be featured on the Toronto Songwriting School website and social media channels.
Deadline for submission: September 30, 2020 at 7pm ET
Winner announcement: October 15, 2020
Entry Requirements:
- One song five minutes or less in the form of an MP3.
- A lyric sheet.
- $5 entry fee per song
- Completed online application
The Rules:
- Your song must be an original work. Co-writers are allowed, but you must list the names of all co-writers when submitting the song and nominate ONE songwriter to be our contact person.
- Your song must be five-minutes in length or less.
- The song will be judged on lyrics and melody, but not on performance or productions. So don’t worry if you just sing it into your phone. That works!
Submissions for the Songwriting Contest Have Closed!
Stay tuned for details on our winner announcement coming October 15th!
previous winner
Clare Siobhan
Our 2020 Lockdown Songwriting Contest Winner was Clare Siobhan for her song "Ten Speed Bike." A deceptively simple song, it taps into the jazz standard tradition while still remaining completely modern. Breezy, charming, with great melodies throughout, the song is a whimsical take on what it’s like to live in lockdown.
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