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MEET THE JUDGES


We have the best judges - with more new artsts and songwriters joing the panels this month
MEET THE JUDGES
Co-write a song with producer Stuart Epps and one on one with hit songwriter Mark Cawley
Cash, awards, studio sessions, International copyright registrations, and more... 
Certificates Awarded for every entry
 EVERYONE receives song pitching opportunities and songwriting courses worth $50 as a gift. Everyone receives a Certificate for each song with details of your song's position, star rating and achievement - it looks great framed. Every writer is given a Star Rating and score by top professional judges which is a great way to see how it is rated by professionals and how it compares to other songs in the event. You will know within days of the deadline if your song is in the semi finals. Other prizes include cash, co-writing a song with the legendary British producer Stuart Epps, coaching, membership of the Guild of International Songwriters and Composers, media support and much more... no other contests gives more to entrants or is more transparent about the prizes and judges.  See the Prizes Page for full details.

2019 DATES

LIVE UPDATES
The sooner you enter the sooner you see results.
See your song´s position in the judging panels as it progresses in the contest.

DEADLINE: 10 November at midnight
Submit by this date and know within days if your song is in the Semi Finals, and then see if it progresses to the Finals and Grand Finals.


YOUR DASHBOARD: See the live positions of  your songs in your personal Submissions Dashboard.

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"The serious songwriter´s favorite songwriting event"
Music Aid International
 
"A real chance for new songwriters to break into the music business"
Channel 4 Television
 
Winners, Finalists, Semi Finalists, Commended Entries...
There are 20 categories in this contest (see the the Song Categories section) with Semi Finalists and Finalists in each category plus Grand Finalists and an overall Grand Prize Winner, Runner Ups, and also Finalist, Semi Finalist, Commended Entry and Special Mention Award Winners - see the Prizes Page for very full details of this year's prizes. Everyone who enters will have their songs examined and star rated by industry professionals. Everyone who enters receives valuable song pitching opportunities and songwriting courses at SongU (worth US$50). Plus every songwriter in the contest is given the exact judges score for each song and receives a UKSC Certificate for every song entered with details of the writer's achievement and position in the event. This competition gives a genuine chance to all songwriters to be noticed and discovered by the music industry in London and to have their songs judged, rated and scored by industry professionals. No other contest works harder or provides more opportunities to the songwriters who enter.

Many entrants have received royalty earning radio play and many more have been featured in the press, in radio interviews and on prime time television around the world. Many have been published, signed or produced, by top industry figures, including Simon Cowell, who follow this event closely looking for new talent.

Katie Hardyman Australian UKSC competition entrant
"Beautifully run contest. I love this competition, communication just fantastic! Great work UKSC !!!!  Many thanks for your brilliant competition!"
Katie Hardyman (Australia)

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"The UKSC is the most professional and well run contest and the only songwriting event we recommend. In our professional opinion it is the best songwriting competition in the world". Music Aid International

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"The UKSC gave me the start and the motivation I needed and I really appreciate it. I am so happy to be here in London working in the best studios with top producers and such great musicians." - Younee  (Korea)

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"The UK Songwriting Contest is a great tool to open doors for your music. I won semi-finalist and contacted media via the web - the rewards are "pinch me is this happening?" Thanks UKSC!" - Colleen Clark (USA) Colleen was featured on FOX TV about her semi finalist position.

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"Out of all the music contests, the nicest one is the UK Songwriting Contest. They are well organized and very friendly and because of their high level of organization you end up meeting lots of very talented people. The networking power of this contest is worth more than just being a winner, semi-finalist or runner-up."  dZ (Daniella Salone)  (Canada)

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"The UK Songwriting Contest does what it says on the tin! This is a real chance for new songwriters to break into the music business" 
- Channel 4 Television (UK)

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"Publishing deal now signed with Leopard Music Publishers for my winning UKSC Pop category Track "What Would It Be Like". I am well chuffed!  Thank you so much. I have much respect for the UKSC team. The best contest in the world!"- Mary Hall (UK)

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"Probably the greatest songwriting contest in the world"
- Eamon Ireland (Eire)

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"Thanks for putting on a genuine competion - it means a lot to us musicians. This is surely one of the best, if not THE best, songwriting competition... thanks for being so transparent in your scoring and judging as well - it gives us great confidence that this is a fair competition. Massive thanks.  Christopher Shenton Brown and Raptusound.

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OPEN TO EVERYONE
This contest is open to songwriters from every country. Beginners and experienced writers are welcome and all are judged equally. This is an international contest with entries from every continent. Everyone has the same opportunity to showcase their work to top people in the music industry in London and have their work examined and judged in the UK and to appear in the Awards Show Reel no matter where they live. Beginners have the same chance to be succesful as more experienced writers.

CERTIFICATES
Every writer will receive a personalised UKSC Certificate for every song entered - it will look great framed on your studio or living room wall, as a prop in publicity photographs, or use it in your press kit or when you apply for courses or jobs etc. Every writer will also know the exact judges score for each song entered.
Click here for more details.

SONG CATEGORIES
The  song categories are: Pop, Lyrics Only, Singer/Songwriter, Rock, Adult Contemporary, Love Songs, Jazz & Blues, Country, Christian/Faith, R&B/HipHop/Rap, Instrumental, Open Category, Acoustic & Folk, Music Videos, Under 18s, EDM, Christmas Song World Music, Retro, and Indie.
Full details and descriptions of the song categories are here. 

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