Contest Opens: April 1, 2013
Contest Deadline: April 19, 2013
Winner Announcement: April 23, 2013 on jlsc.com/AROTR
Entry Fee: $30.00 (inclusive of a regular Session I, 2013 JLSC entry)
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC) is an international songwriting contest open to both amateur and professional songwriters around the world. Between the dates of April 1 and April 19, the John Lennon Songwriting Contest will be running a special promotion based around the theme of “Peace” in order to coincide with this year’s Abbey Road on the River Festival. Not only do entrants stand the chance to win the Peace Grand Prize Package listed below, but all entrants will be submitted to the JLSC’s regular Session I, 2013 where they will contend to win their $20,000.00 Song of the Year prize amongst many other prizes! Please note, professional recordings are not required as all entries are judged based on melody, composition, originality and lyrics (when applicable; instrumentals are welcome)
To enter the “Peace” promotion, please visit www.jlsc.com/AROTR
The PEACE Grand Prize Package Includes:
A 30 minute performance set at Abbey Road On The River on Sunday, May 26, 2013
$1,000 towards travel expenses
A 1-night stay at the Galt House Hotel & Suites, food provided for 2 days on-site at the festival
Custom John Lennon Educational Tour Bus cables from Neutrik
A JamHub BedRoom
An Avid MBox.
Imagine Peace Songwriting Contest: Live At The Festival
Is John your hero like he is ours? Do you think you can write a song using Peace as the theme? Would you like to perform live at the Muhammad Ali Center, and if you’re good enough to make it through to the final round, perform before thousands at Abbey Road on the River and win fans along with some great prizes? It’s easy to enter;
To submit an audition video to the Abbey Road On The River Imagine Peace Songwriting Contest, please email:
Jake@arotr.com and if we like it, we will send you an application form. If accepted, there is a $25 registration and processing fee.
Performers at Abbey Road On the River are eligible to enter, provided this is an original song and not part of your band’s setlist.
Prizes to include
A Gretsch Electromatic Guitar (Grand prize)
TBA (runner-up)
$100 AROTR Merchandise Gift Certificate (2nd runner-up)
Free Entry in to National John Lennon Songwriting Contest (Final 3)
Complete rules will be posted by May 01, 2013