Songwriters Circle Contest

The Legendary New York Songwriters Circle is now accepting submissions from songwriters of all musical genres for their 2008 Songwriters Contest. Founded and directed by acclaimed singer-songwriter Tina Shafer, The New York Songwriters Circle has been at the forefront of discovering the best songwriting talent for over 18 years.

Writers that have graced the circle's stage in the past include Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb, Avril Lavigne, John Oates, Gavin DeGraw, and Charlotte Sometimes.

Get your songs heard by top music industry professionals, gain exposure, win cash prizes and become a part of the fastest growing songwriting community in the world!

For more information about the contest, our list of judges, sponsors, prizes, and to submit your music please visit www.songwriters-circle.com

Deadline for Submissions is September 30th, 2008.

All 12 Finalists will receive:
1. An opportunity to perform as part of the circle's legendary showcase series in New York City or Philadelphia.
2. An opportunity to have their song included on NYSC's compilation CD release.
3. Feature on songwriters-circle.com

Grand Prize: $5000 Cash, A chance to perform at Madison Square Garden as part of The New York Songwriters Circle/New York Titans Concert series. Professional recording studio sessions at Dubway Studios, up to a maximum of One Thousand ($1,000.00 USD).

2nd Place: $3000 Cash

3rd Place: $1500 Cash

Additionally, a special International award of $1000 will be awarded to a writer who originates from anywhere in the world, except the US.

Judges*
Jimmy Bralower - Producer, musician
Jonathan Clarke - Radio DJ - Q104.3
John Colapinto - Award winning journalist, author, novelist and writer for Rolling Stone and New Yorker Magazine
Michael Hill - Musicians On Call
Linda Lorence Critelli - VP of Writer Publisher Relations, SESAC
Loretta Muñoz - AVP Membership Group, Special Projects, ASCAP
David Novik - Music Producer, Sr VP A&R Decca Records US
Neil Rosen - Entertainment Critic of NY1 TV
Russ Titelman - Grammy Award Winning Producer
Debbie Wilson - Wilspro Management
*subject to change

For more information, please visit www.songwriters-circle.com or email info@songwriters-circle.com