San Diego, CA
Debut Showcase!
Sunday, April 24th, 3pm
Registration starts on Sunday, February 28th at 10pm PST until April 5th at 11:59pm PST!
SONGWRITERS, you're time in the spotlight is here! Come join us for the debut Long Road Records & Entertainment Songwriter Showcase! Submit your music and get your chance to have your music heard LIVE on stage, in front of a panel of industry pros!
ALL GENRES INCLUDED AND ACCEPTED!!!
Finalists will have their music heard LIVE at HORTON GRAND THEATRE, San Diego's Historic Theatre right in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District!
This is not just a friendly competition, this is a show! Your friends and family can purchase tickets to watch the show and you never know who will be watching from the audience! Early Bird tickets will be $10!!!
How it works:
-Submit your music and lyrics.
-Our L.R.R. team will choose the top 15 semi-finalists.
-The top 15 songwriters will be invited to perform LIVE on stage in front of a judge's panel of industry pros!
-5 finalists will move on to round 3 to show their skills one last time.
-3 winners will be selected, but only 1 LRR SHOWCASE CHAMPION!
-Winners will recieve awesome prizes from our sponsors
-L.R.R. SHOWCASE CHAMPION will receive STUDIO TIME and much more!
(See entry rules and list of prizes below)
Fee: $15 per song (You can register 3 of your best works for only $36) With your submission, you will receive a review and free admission to the showcase at Horton Grand Theater on April 24th!
Tickets to see the Songwriter Showcase: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $10 until March 12th. Get them now!
***Please be aware that no refunds will be granted!***
Registration starts on Sunday, February 28th at 10pm PST until April 5th at 11:59pm PST!
SONGWRITERS, you're time in the spotlight is here! Come join us for the debut Long Road Records & Entertainment Songwriter Showcase! Submit your music and get your chance to have your music heard LIVE on stage, in front of a panel of industry pros!
ALL GENRES INCLUDED AND ACCEPTED!!!
Finalists will have their music heard LIVE at HORTON GRAND THEATRE, San Diego's Historic Theatre right in the heart of San Diego's Gaslamp District!
This is not just a friendly competition, this is a show! Your friends and family can purchase tickets to watch the show and you never know who will be watching from the audience! Early Bird tickets will be $10!!!
How it works:
-Submit your music and lyrics.
-Our L.R.R. team will choose the top 15 semi-finalists.
-The top 15 songwriters will be invited to perform LIVE on stage in front of a judge's panel of industry pros!
-5 finalists will move on to round 3 to show their skills one last time.
-3 winners will be selected, but only 1 LRR SHOWCASE CHAMPION!
-Winners will recieve awesome prizes from our sponsors
-L.R.R. SHOWCASE CHAMPION will receive STUDIO TIME and much more!
(See entry rules and list of prizes below)
Fee: $15 per song (You can register 3 of your best works for only $36) With your submission, you will receive a review and free admission to the showcase at Horton Grand Theater on April 24th!
Tickets to see the Songwriter Showcase: EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $10 until March 12th. Get them now!
***Please be aware that no refunds will be granted!***
Registration starts on Sunday, February 28th at 10pm PST until April 5th at 11:59pm PST!
AWARDS!
Champion Award: Prize package worth over $1000!! Including...
*FREE admission to the 2016 ASCAP EXPO in Los Angeles April 28-30th!!! (go to ASCAP)
*A one-on-one song review with multi-platinum, multi-gold album songwriter Marty Panzer (ABOUT MARTY)!
*3 hour demo recording session with producer Mark Charles Hattersley at Rancho Bohemia Studios!
*6 months free visits to Nashville Songwriter's Association International's San Diego Chapter meetings!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
2nd Place Award: Prize package worth over $300!!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
3rd Place Award: Prize package worth over $300!!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
Each of the 15 semi-finalists will receive a special gift from Long Road Records & Entertainment CEO, Greg White Jr.!
Judges
Marty Panzer (Multi-Gold/Platinum Songwriter)
Grace Valerie (Singer, Songwriter, and TV Host originally discovered by Grammy Award Winner Producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson)
Tracey & Vance Marino (NSAI San Diego)
Cliff Keller (President San Diego Songwriter Meetups/Board Member San Diego Songwriter's Guild)
Sierra West (President San Diego Songwriter Guild; Winner of two San Diego Music Awards for "Best Singer/Songwriter")
Mark Hattersley (Producer/Rancho Bohemia Studios)
Craig Blaine (Producer/talent coach/ JCB Music)
Contest Rounds
Round 1: General Entry of original works!
Round 2: Top 15 semi-finalists at Horton Grand Theater for challenge #2!
Round 3: Top 5 finalists at Horton Grand Theater for challenge #3!
Rules and Regulations
1) Entries for initial selection must be entered by 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, April 5th.
2) 15 semi-finalists will be notified by Monday, April 11th.
3) Song(s) entered must be the contestant(s)’ original work.
4) Songwriters will be judged by a committee consisting of industry professionals and songwriters.
5) Judges will use five baseline criteria: originality, lyrics, hook, melody, and form.
6) Winners are responsible for division of prizes if there are cowriters involved with the winning song.
7) All submissions must be digital. No snail mail submissions will be accepted for this competition.
8a) Should a Songwriter selected as a Finalist choose not to perform at the Finals, their position will be filled by a runner up songwriter.
8b) Finalists will have 7 days from notification to submit an acceptance form for the finals.
9) Finalists will not receive payment for performing at the Showcase.
9b) Finalists are responsible for all travel expenses incurred to participate in the showcase.
10) Finalists will perform utilizing the sound system, keyboard, amps and microphones supplied.
11) Songwriters may enter more than one song for initial selection (round #1) to improve chances of winning a spot to the finals.
12) Songwriter must signify if they are not going to be the performer on the song and list the performer's information at initial entry.
13) You may not enter this competition if you are a signed writer or artist to a major publisher or label.
FAQ
Q: What is being judged in the initial selection?
A: The lyric, hook, structure, groove and melody (as applicable)
Q: What is being judged in the Showcase?
A: Lyrics, melody, hook, structure, groove and performance (as applicable)
Q: Can I submit an instrumental song?
A: Yes
Q: Are lyric only submissions allowed?
A: Yes
Q: What genre is allowed to enter?
A: Any!
Q: Will I receive a review for my submission?
A: YES. You will receive a detailed review for your song by the L.R.R. Staff. All finalists will get a detailed review by each judge with a score sheet. We want to give you feedback so you know how to improve and what you are doing well!
Q: Will someone let me know why my song is not selected?
A: No
Q: If I'm selected for the finals, can I sing A cappella?
A: Yes
Q: What is the entrance fee?
A: $15 per song
Q: What do I get for my $15?
A: You get a song review and you get free admission to the final show regardless if you are a finalist.
Q: Do I have to perform my own song or can I have a singer/guitarist do it for me?
A: You can have a singer/musician represent your song. But you must indicate that fact upon initial entry and there is only 1 musician allowed per song.
Q: Can I submit a YouTube video for the initial selection round?
A: Yes. Make sure to submit the proper link. You will NOT be notified if your link does not work.
Q: Can I submit a link to my song for review?
A: Yes, but you must also submit a lyric sheet and be able to readily prove ownership if asked.
Q: Will my travel expenses be covered if I have to travel to compete as a finalist?
A: No. All participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and other expenses.
Champion Award: Prize package worth over $1000!! Including...
*FREE admission to the 2016 ASCAP EXPO in Los Angeles April 28-30th!!! (go to ASCAP)
*A one-on-one song review with multi-platinum, multi-gold album songwriter Marty Panzer (ABOUT MARTY)!
*3 hour demo recording session with producer Mark Charles Hattersley at Rancho Bohemia Studios!
*6 months free visits to Nashville Songwriter's Association International's San Diego Chapter meetings!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
2nd Place Award: Prize package worth over $300!!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
3rd Place Award: Prize package worth over $300!!
*2 hours of lessons and training in recording, mastering, vocals, or guitar with JCB Music!
*1 year sponsored membership with San Diego Songwriter's Guild!
*Free subscription to American Songwriter magazine!
*Songwriter gear bundle!
Each of the 15 semi-finalists will receive a special gift from Long Road Records & Entertainment CEO, Greg White Jr.!
Judges
Marty Panzer (Multi-Gold/Platinum Songwriter)
Grace Valerie (Singer, Songwriter, and TV Host originally discovered by Grammy Award Winner Producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson)
Tracey & Vance Marino (NSAI San Diego)
Cliff Keller (President San Diego Songwriter Meetups/Board Member San Diego Songwriter's Guild)
Sierra West (President San Diego Songwriter Guild; Winner of two San Diego Music Awards for "Best Singer/Songwriter")
Mark Hattersley (Producer/Rancho Bohemia Studios)
Craig Blaine (Producer/talent coach/ JCB Music)
Contest Rounds
Round 1: General Entry of original works!
Round 2: Top 15 semi-finalists at Horton Grand Theater for challenge #2!
Round 3: Top 5 finalists at Horton Grand Theater for challenge #3!
Rules and Regulations
1) Entries for initial selection must be entered by 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, April 5th.
2) 15 semi-finalists will be notified by Monday, April 11th.
3) Song(s) entered must be the contestant(s)’ original work.
4) Songwriters will be judged by a committee consisting of industry professionals and songwriters.
5) Judges will use five baseline criteria: originality, lyrics, hook, melody, and form.
6) Winners are responsible for division of prizes if there are cowriters involved with the winning song.
7) All submissions must be digital. No snail mail submissions will be accepted for this competition.
8a) Should a Songwriter selected as a Finalist choose not to perform at the Finals, their position will be filled by a runner up songwriter.
8b) Finalists will have 7 days from notification to submit an acceptance form for the finals.
9) Finalists will not receive payment for performing at the Showcase.
9b) Finalists are responsible for all travel expenses incurred to participate in the showcase.
10) Finalists will perform utilizing the sound system, keyboard, amps and microphones supplied.
11) Songwriters may enter more than one song for initial selection (round #1) to improve chances of winning a spot to the finals.
12) Songwriter must signify if they are not going to be the performer on the song and list the performer's information at initial entry.
13) You may not enter this competition if you are a signed writer or artist to a major publisher or label.
FAQ
Q: What is being judged in the initial selection?
A: The lyric, hook, structure, groove and melody (as applicable)
Q: What is being judged in the Showcase?
A: Lyrics, melody, hook, structure, groove and performance (as applicable)
Q: Can I submit an instrumental song?
A: Yes
Q: Are lyric only submissions allowed?
A: Yes
Q: What genre is allowed to enter?
A: Any!
Q: Will I receive a review for my submission?
A: YES. You will receive a detailed review for your song by the L.R.R. Staff. All finalists will get a detailed review by each judge with a score sheet. We want to give you feedback so you know how to improve and what you are doing well!
Q: Will someone let me know why my song is not selected?
A: No
Q: If I'm selected for the finals, can I sing A cappella?
A: Yes
Q: What is the entrance fee?
A: $15 per song
Q: What do I get for my $15?
A: You get a song review and you get free admission to the final show regardless if you are a finalist.
Q: Do I have to perform my own song or can I have a singer/guitarist do it for me?
A: You can have a singer/musician represent your song. But you must indicate that fact upon initial entry and there is only 1 musician allowed per song.
Q: Can I submit a YouTube video for the initial selection round?
A: Yes. Make sure to submit the proper link. You will NOT be notified if your link does not work.
Q: Can I submit a link to my song for review?
A: Yes, but you must also submit a lyric sheet and be able to readily prove ownership if asked.
Q: Will my travel expenses be covered if I have to travel to compete as a finalist?
A: No. All participants are responsible for their own travel, lodging, and other expenses.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Horton Grand Theater
Marty Panzer
Rancho Bohemia Studios
NSAI San Diego Chapter
JCB Music
