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Calling young songwriters aged 8-18

The Young Songwriter 2017 Competition –  Aged 8-18? Written your own songs? Enter by 2nd April! Young Songwriters aged 8-18 have under 3 weeks to enter their songs into our leading Young Songwriter 2017 competition. 

We’re searching for the top young songwriters across the UK & Ireland and worldwide.  2017 star judges include Tom Odell, Imogen Heap, Conor Maynard, Rumer, Eg White, Fraser T Smith, Lyn Goddard, Nigel Elderton and Jamie Theakston! 

You’ve 3 weeks to enter your songs!  You can enter up to 5 individual songs and 5 group songs.  Closing date is 2nd April 2017. All lyrics and music must be the entrant’s own original work. Professional recordings are not required as songs will be judged on their originality, lyrics, melody, composition and hit-making potential.  The competition is separately judged for the 8-12 and 13-18 age categories. Get ready and enter at www.songacademy.co.uk/says17. Submit a short entry form and upload your song in mp3 format directly on the form or via the Song Academy Soundcloud account– it’s super easy and quick!  Entry is £5 per song to cover administration costs.   Winners will record their winning song at a top recording studio in London, have a professional music video and photos, win a Focusrite Scarlett2i2 Studio, Farida Guitar & 4 tickets to Beautiful – The Carole King Musical in London and perform at our Young Songwriter 2017 live showcase in London and in the Voice In A Million Show at Wembley Arena!