2013 John Lennon Songwriting Contest (SESSION - I)

This year, John Lennon Songwriting Contest is giving away their biggest prize package yet totaling over $320,000.00! Every year, there are a total of 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 “Song of the Year.” Winners, based on their level of achievement, will receive studio equipment from Avid, Roland and Boss, Audio-Technica, Gibson Guitars and Epiphone, Propellerhead, Neutrik, Genelec, Solid State Logic, VOX, SKB, JamHub, Mackie and Ampeg. The writer(s) of the “Song of the Year,” the highest honor bestowed in the contest, will receive a $20,000 check as well as a $2500 Avid prize package, an Alpha Channel from Solid State Logic, a $1000 Mackie prize package and a $1,000 gift certificate to Digital Media Academy.

In addition to the songwriting prizes, one band is selected annually to perform on Warped Tour for one week!

You don't need a professional recording. Entries will be judged on originality, melody, composition, and lyrics (when applicable). Your songs may be entered in any of the following categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk and Children's. Instrumental compositions are encouraged.

Natasha Bedingfield, Ryan Shaw, Fergie, Bob Weir, Jesse Harris, Teairra Mari, Lamont Dozier, Matt Pinfield, The Black Eyed Peas, The Bacon Brothers, Mike Pinder, Ken Komisar, Jessica Jarrell, Sean Paul and The Veronicas are all members of the Executive Committee of Judges.

Winners and the “Song of the Year.” Winners, based on their level of achievement, will receive Studio Equipment from Avid, Roland and Boss, Audio-Technica, Gibson Guitars and Epiphone, Propellerhead, JamHub, Neutrik, Mackie and Ampeg. The writer(s) of the “Song of the Year,” the highest honor bestowed in the contest, will receive a $20,000 check as well as an Avid prize pack, a Mackie Mixer, a Pair of Mackie Studio Monitors, prizes from Genelec and a $1,000 Gift certificate to Digital Media Academy.

If you are not already a Sonicbids member the submission process is easy:

1. Click "Activate and Submit" above to register with Sonicbids.


2. Upload your songs and lyrics


3. Submit your payment

JLSC Alumni Making Some Noise:

Success of Sonicbids Members Who Have Won

• Madison Violet - "The Ransom" recently named 2009 Song of the Year Having also won the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Vocal Group of the Year, Madison Violet has gone on to become 150 amongst the top 200 best bands of all times at WDRW Radio in Cologne, one of the biggest stations in Europe. Madison Violent has also been recognized as the top 5 singer/songwriter albums on iTunes in Canada.




• Measure - 2009 Electronic Finalist- "Begin Again", Measure's debut EP released late April of 2008, is immediately accessible, vulnerable, and honest. Measure's winning song 'Begin Again' has been featured on Melrose Place, a promo for NBC show 'Mercy', and their song 'End of Everything' can be heard on a televised Public Service announcement featuring Morgan Freeman.




• Colourslide - 2007 Song of the Year- Colourslide released their eponymous debut, which quickly went to number one at Awarestore.com. The record received extensive radio airplay throughout the south and was subsequently licensed to ESPN, MTV, Oxygen and E!. To date it has received over thirty television spots with many millions of viewers.

Other past Sonicbids winners include Mog, Brian Swartz, Kate Rowe, Michael Rosso, Robyn Landis and Larry Murante, Jaffa Road, House of Echo, LittleHorse, Kate Schutt, Kevin Jack, Bettina Schelker, Thaddeus Rex, Cooper and Bounds, Carmen Calhoun, Francisco Rodriguez, GAGE, Porche Smith, Marae and Risa Kaparo. These artists were all Grand Prize winners.



Thanks to those who submitted for Session II, 2012. Winners of Session II will be announced March 1st..

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