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SONGWRITING
COMPETITION

Competition Begins - TBD, 2025

Local Competition Ends - TBD, 2025

Local Venue Finals - TBD, 2025

Regional Finals - TBD, 2025

State Finals - TBD, 2025

THE FINALS in Nashville, TN - TBD, 2025

RULES & REGULATIONS

Introducing the Bring The Mic Songwriting Competition, an exciting opportunity to showcase your songwriting skills and win big.

Please review the following important details:

Competition Details

  • The competition runs for 12 weeks, starting TBD, 2025

  • All submissions must be received by TBD, 2025

  • The winner will receive a prize of $500 and 50% song royalty

  • The top 10 songs will have the chance to enter into a royalty deal if chosen

How to Enter

  • Visit BringTheMic.com/song-submission and upload your original song

  • Include your name, email address, phone number, and a brief biography about yourself

  • Pay the $20 entry fee after completing the online form

 

Competition Rules

  • Only original songs permitted

  • Songs must be submitted in mp3 format

  • Songs must not exceed 5 minutes

  • Songs must be in English

  • Contestants must be at least 18 years old or have parent/guardian enter with minor

  • Contestants must own the rights to their songs

Judging Criteria

  • Lyrics - 30%

  • Melody - 30%

  • Originality - 20%

  • Structure - 10%

  • Overall Impression - 10%

We are seeking songs that are well-written, catchy, and have the potential to succeed in the music industry.

Our judges will select the top 10 songs, which Bring The Mic will reveal on TBD, 2025.

 

Best of luck to all participants, and we look forward to hearing your fantastic compositions!

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