We currently have four song contests running simultaneously. Each one is very different and, sometimes, the task of picking the right one for you can be tricky. So…
…I created a quick, snap-shot overview of all our song contests, so you can pick the right one for you in seconds.
Check it out here.
In 2007, Alexandria Maillot submitted a co-write between her sister, Amanda Maillot, and producer, Joby Baker, titled “Revolution” into We Are Listening’s The Singer/Songwriter Awards.
Though the song did not win, it made a considerable impact on our judges, Thomas Scherer in particular, and was awarded as one of only four finalists for the song contest. Thomas, Managing Director of Parasongs in Germany at the time, and a valued We Are Listening panelist to date, secured the publishing rights for “Revolution” after I facilitated an introduction to Alexandria. Thomas pitched the song to Universal Europe for the Swedish artist, Stefanie Heinzmann, and it was released as the third single from her Platinum certified debut, “Masterplan”, in 2008.
The song reached 47 on the German music charts and included in a number of compilations released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. The video for “Revolution” has been viewed more than 900,000 times to date and featured on Perez Hilton’s blog.
This year, Alexandria tried her luck again with We Are Listening and was selected as the winner of The Singer/Songwriter Awards with “All We Need”.
Thanks to your constructive feedback, we’ve finally launched the much anticipated Free International Songwriting Competition.
It’s very simple. You can enter one song and lyric into one of three categories (singer/songwriter, songwriter, or lyricist) for a chance at $1000 cash for the winner, $400 cash for the finalist, and $100 cash for the runner-up in each category.
Anyone can take part and EVERYONE will receive a free song contest score card.
If you have any questions or comments, please post them here.
In 2007, Detroit-based rock act, Schaeffer, were selected as the winners of Breaking the Band 1, our international band competition. As part of their prize package, they embraced the opportunity to work with We Are Listening’s TV and radio guru, Jon Delange.
Jon, who continues to mentor the band to this day, helped them achieve national awareness, first at radio and then with television networks by scoring placements in their original programming. Annually, they have preformed during Austin’s SXSW event.
Eventually, the group emerged as America’s favorite in the FreeCreditScore.com band search which began with a shortlist of more than 100 hopefuls showcasing nationwide.
Now, The Victorious Secrets, the band’s new alias, are engaged in a $30 million advertising campaign.
As the new face of FreeCreditScore.com, they will be featured in a series of television commercials slated to debut during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards next month. They will also receive a $10,000 check, a Gibson Guitar prize package and Pearl drum kits, and a studio session with the music industry’s best of breed. They will also walk the red carpet at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and have the opportunity to perform on the 2010 VMA Tour.
Here are The Victorious Secrets, in all their glory:
In response to an email alert that automatically goes out to our members seven days before a song contest deadline, I received this email this morning. It made me chuckle. Is that bad?
I am pleased to see that there are only 7 days remaining before this farce comes to a blissful end. Every day this “opportunity” has been before us it has seemed like a miserable exercise in futility. Please inform me when you have completely closed your doors to any additional submissions so I can rest in peace. It’s been a nightmare.
Alexandria Maillot came in first place in Round 3 of The 2010 Singer/Songwriter Awards for her song, “All We Need”.
Constructive criticism welcome by leaving a public comment here.
I received this email yesterday:
Most contests are a scam. But the reason musicians come to this conclusion is because they pay some big fee to enter a “contest” and they never hear anything back except an email telling them they didn’t win. Kind of like what I got from your contest. Sure it had a chart that said I got 3 stars, but why? Can’t even get a review included with my $30? Oh well, live and learn.
I received this email this morning:
Hi. My name is XXXXXXX. I was wondering if we could maybe strike a deal. You see, I have no money because I am not famous yet. If you can help me become famous, then instead of giving you 30 dollars, I will give you 500 dollars!
I received this email this morning:
…I was gonna submit a song but then I realised you want $30 to review it. Well? I want $30 to send it. Please send a check or money order to:
XXXX XXXXXX
40 XXXXXXXX Avenue
XXXX Cottage
XXXXXburg, XX
077XXWhen I receive payment I will send you the song.
Thanks!
-M
Anyone who enters a song contest should get feedback.
As of next month, anyone who enters our song contests will.
We’re in the final stages of launching our Song Contest Score Card, which will allow the judges to rate six elements of your song or lyric from a scale of 1 to 5. The Score Card will be delivered to you via email and saved in your We Are Listening account.
Whether you’re a winner, finalist, runner-up or not selected, you can be sure that at the end of each song contest that you participate in, a Score Card will be emailed to you – free of charge.
This is an example:
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