Annual Songwriting Contest

Enter the 2009 annual Songwriters Of Wisconsin International songwriting contest! There are some rules you will need to follow, so here they are:

2009 SOWI (est. 1983) Songwriting Contest Rules & Regulations:

1. Submit each original song, in demo form, on CD, along with a copy of the lyric sheet, and completed entry blank. Only one song, per CD, no limit to number of entries. For Lyrics Only, no CD needed. Entry forms may be copied. Put all personal information on each CD, and lyric sheet. One page, typed lyrics preferred.

2. Entry fee $10 per song, for SOWI members.
Moe with Mike Heath & Marsha Brown Non members: $40 for first song and $10 for each additional song. This includes one year membership fee ($30). You may enter a song in more than one category, but you need to submit a separate CD for each song. You may write one check for the total amount. Please make check payable to "SOWI".

3. Each entry must be an original composition. Entries will be presented to the judges anonymously. Deadline for entry: June 15, 2009. CD’s will not be returned. If any of the categories draws an insufficient number of entries, SOWI reserves the right to combine one or more categories.

Moe with Phillip Clarkson

4. Your song may be published or unpublished. Songs awarded first places in previous SOWI contests are not eligible. Exception: Previous Lyrics Category winners may enter in any category, other than "Lyrics Only".

5. Songs will be not be judged on demo quality. Judges will grade your song for: Lyrics, Music, Originality and Commercial Values. Each entry will be submitted to six different judges. Mail all entries to: SOWI, PO Box 1027, Neenah, WI 54957-1027. For more information, call: 920-725-5129. Fax: 920-720-0195. E-mail: Sowi@new.rr.com

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Showcase Audience

Type your lyrics on one page, put your name & address on the lyric sheet. Attach lyrics and entry form to the CD with a rubber band. Do this for each entry. For "Lyrics Only", send lyric sheet and entry blank only. Send your package by regular mail, no special delivery etc., this slows things down, since someone has to wait in line at the post office to retrieve your package. Please don’t use staples or excess tape. Make your package easy to open. Make checks payable to "SOWI", and send to: PO Box 1027, Neenah, WI 54957-1027, before June 15, 2009.

You can view the judges list, rules, and the entry form for the contest HERE. Please print it out for your reference.

You can view and print the 2008 contest results HERE.

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