The John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the 2016 NAMM Show

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest will be reserving 2 slots for Sonicbids artists at the 2016 NAMM Show. The 2 winners will receive an extensive prize package including over $12,000 worth of gear and all access passes to the 2016 NAMM Show.

Founded in 1901, NAMM has been the engine driving the music products industry, enabling both large and small businesses to maximize productivity and reduce the costs of doing business. With more than 9,000 Members in the United States and 100+ other countries, NAMM is ultimately dedicated to expanding the market and giving people of all ages the opportunity to experience the proven benefits of making music.

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will be hosting performances on January 22, 23, and 24 as part of the 2016 NAMM show in Anaheim, CA which attracts over 95,000 attendees annually. All entry fees from this contest help support the non-profit John Lennon Educational Tour Bus.

• Contest is open to range of genres including Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, R&B, Gospel/Inspiration, Latin, Electronic, Folk, Children's Music, Hip-Hop
  

Details:

• Artists responsible for travel, lodging, expenses
• All sets are 40 minutes
• Sound equipment (mics, PAs, monitors) is supplied
• Backline (drum kit, amps) is provided

• NAMM Show performance slot on the main stage in the Grand Plaza
• NAMM Artist Badges
• Professional live music video recording of performance courtesy of the Lennon Bus
• Audio-Technica System 10 Stack-mount Digital Wireless System
• 200 12” Vinyl Pressing with Full-color Euro Jackets from Disc Makers
• Epiphone Casino guitar & case
• Genelec M030 Active Monitors
• Mackie Mix12FX Mixer
• Neutrik custom cable and connectors
• Other World Computing (OWC) Mercury On The Go Portable 1TB hard drive
• Propellerhead Reason
• Yamaha YPG-235 Keyboard & SKD2 Survival Kit
• ZVEX Effects Woolly Mammoth Vexter pedal