Songwriting Competition

Are you ready to take that song to the next level? Here’s your chance.

If you’re a member of the North Carolina Songwriter’s Co-op, we are sponsoring a songwriting competition. If you are not a member, no worry. It’s fast and easy to join. The fee for a non-member is $25, but that includes your first year’s membership. Members fee is $15. If you want to submit more than one song (maximum of 2), then you will pay an additional $10.

If your song is selected as a finalist, you will need to be prepared to perform your song on the stage at the Bird’s Nest in Dunn, North Carolina, https://www.birdsnestdunn.com/ on Saturday night, November 8th. You should be prepared to perform your song with a maximum of two performers with no backing tracks. Judges will select two winners, a grand prize winner and a runner-up. In addition, the audience will select a winner as well. The Grand Prize winner will receive $200, the runner up $100, and the Audience selection will recive $50. In addition, all three songs will be featured on the North Carolina Songwriter’s Co-op web page.

Here are some important dates to consider:

September 15 – your song should be entered no later than midnight on September 15. You should include a lyric sheet and a link to the song(s).

October 15 – the ten performers chosen to perform their songs at the contest will be notified.

November 8 – the big night. The show will begin at 7:00. Tickets for non-performers will be $10. All ten songwriters will be given free admission.

The show will last approximately until 9:30, allowing time for all ten performers, and for the judges to make their selection.

If you want to enter, between now and September 15, you should fill in the form below and remit your entry fee. If you have questions, contact the webmaster.