Welcome to the fifth year of the Womens Freedom Song Contest! We are looking for the next “Female Anthem.” Do you have an inspiring song, music video or lyric about women to share? Got one kicking around, sitting on a shelf ready to be polished or already up your sleeve? Well send it in!
Are you an amazing “undiscovered” songwriter or perhaps already a song pro with tons of experience? This contest is open to everyone who writes songs, (all genders too!), even your pet canary if he (or she) writes songs (though you may have to submit on their behalf)! We value artistry and it’s not necessarily the most commercial song we are looking for. If it touches a nerve, you’ll hook us.
If your song celebrates the power of a woman in one (or all) aspects of her glory, send it in. We are not looking for production and performance. Originality, melody and lyrics are our main judging criteria. We have some neat prizes for songwriters and our winners will be promoted on our websites and social media blasts.
We have a music video category welcoming all “indie” music videos" (not signed to a label) with female inspired themes and a Lyric/Poem category. Please note lyrics and poems must presently be in the English language but foreign music videos are accepted with English subtitles.
We have some highly skilled judges this year, with some golden ears. Your music will be in front of Brent Backhus (recording engineer for The Whispers, John Lee Hooker, Solomon Burke), Sara Knight (Talent Mgmt. & Booking Agency), Ruth McCartney - a highly skilled, new media entrepreneur, Sarah Burke (Host for Indie88 (CIND-FM) in Toronto, the Women in Media Podcast, and formerly SiriusXM. She’s currently chase producer/co-host for the Jann Arden Podcast and the Executive Producer of Don Amero’s Through the Fire Podcast), Karen Bliss - Music journalist/Canadian correspondent for Billboard & Founder/editor-in-chief of charity-focused anti-tabloid (samaritanmag.com), David Eaton (producer/engineer for Polyphonic Spree, Dynamite Hack, Archivist for top tier record label) and Diana Williamson (2 x #3 Billboard Hot Club Chart Writer, Author 101 Tips and Tricks of Successful Songwriting, and CEO of Themusiclibrary.org) .
We have created two international song contests in the past and received entries from over 23 countries. One was voted “Top 10” by Music Connection Magazine. We are a group of hard working music professionals who want to hear, promote and discover some great music.
We think it’s time for a little female celebration! So let’s hear your songs! Winners will be announced on International Womens Day, March 8, 2023.
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FIRST PRIZE SONG CATEGORY:
1. AIRPLAY DIRECT
1st Prize Winner: $2,500 - 1 Year AirPlay Direct Gold Pro Artist Membership Package and includes: Full Featured APD Artist Profile Release Page. 3 Artist Profile Release Pages. Allows 15 Songs Per Page - APD Digital Press Kit (DPK) - Radio Download Tracking - APD Global Radio Indicator Charts - AirPlay Direct “Marketing & Awareness” Ad Campaign and includes: - Going for Adds Banners (GFA) - Spotlight Artist Ad (SLA) - Various weekly APD Global Radio E-blast Placements - APD Tutorial Seminar: The APD Tutorial Seminar is an educational tool which is essential for independent artists and labels to continuously grow their global radio distribution footprint and traction globally.
2. GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION
$300.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE from the Guitar Center Foundation (offer ONLY valid in over 100 countries where Guitar Ctr delivers across the globe) as seen on their website: https://www.guitarcenter.com
3. THE MUSIC REGISTRY
Your choice of one of The Music Registry’s Annual Directories:
1)Music Publishers — 1 year / 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
2) Film & Television Music Monthly — 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
3) A&R Registry — 1 pdf issue ($75 value)
One of the leading companies who publish contact information for the music industry. The go-to source for contact information when you need to reach music industry professionals. http://www.musicregistry.com
4. THE INDIE BIBLE
Your very own copy of “The Ultimate Indie Bible”: The Indie Bible lists over 2500 magazines, music blogs, 3100 radio stations, 1100 labels and distributors, 1000 promotion, marketing, management and PR services as well as over 400 sites where you can upload your band's MP3s or videos. https://www.indiebible.com
5. BROADJAM
A Broadjam Primo Membership and 5 Free Submissions! Get an annual subscription and the chance to pitch your music to all sorts of opportunities!
Broadjam provides promotional services for independent musicians, the music industry and fans around the world. It’s one of the world’s largest web communities focused on independent music. http://www.broadjam.com ($225 value)
6. 101 TIPS AND TRICKS OF SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITING
A personalized, autographed copy of the book “101 Tips and Tricks of Successful Songwriting” Find out what all hit songwriters have in common.
http://www.101tipsandtricksofsuccessfulsongwriting.com
7. Your name and song on our website and a shout out in our social media promotions. ($Priceless my dear Watson)
SECOND PRIZE SONG CATEGORY:
1.AIRPLAY DIRECT
2nd Prize Winner: $2,000 - 1 Year AirPlay Direct Gold Pro Artist Membership Package and includes: - Full Featured APD Artist Profile Release Page - 3 Artist Profile Release Pages - Allows 15 Songs Per Page - APD Digital Press Kit (DPK) - Radio Download Tracking - APD Global Radio Indicator Charts - AirPlay Direct “Marketing & Awareness” Ad Campaign and includes: - Going for Adds Banners (GFA) - Spotlight Artist Ad (SLA) - Various weekly APD Global Radio E-blast Placements ~ APD Tutorial Seminar: The APD Tutorial Seminar is an educational tool which is essential for independent artists and labels to continuously grow their global radio distribution footprint and traction globally.
2. GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION
- $200.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE from the Guitar Center Foundation (offer ONLY valid in over 100 countries where Guitar Ctr delivers across the globe) as seen on their website: https://www.guitarcenter.com
3.THE MUSIC REGISTRY
Your choice of one of The Music Registry’s Annual Directories:
1)Music Publishers — 1 year / 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
2) Film & Television Music Monthly — 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
3) A&R Registry — 1 pdf issue ($75 value)
One of the leading companies who publish contact information for the music industry. The go-to source for contact information when you need to reach music industry professionals. http://www.musicregistry.com
4. THE INDIE BIBLE
Your very own copy of “The Ultimate Indie Bible”: The Indie Bible lists over 2500 magazines, music blogs, 3100 radio stations, 1100 labels and distributors, 1000 promotion, marketing, management and PR services as well as over 400 sites where you can upload your band's MP3s or videos. https://www.indiebible.com
5. BROADJAM
Broadjam Film & TV Membership and 3 Free Submissions!
Get an annual subscription and the chance to pitch your music to all sorts of opportunities! Broadjam provides promotional services for independent musicians, the music industry and fans around the world. It’s one of the world’s largest web communities focused on independent music. http://www.broadjam.com ($115 value)
6. 101 TIPS AND TRICKS OF SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITING
A personalized, autographed copy of the book “101 Tips and Tricks of Successful Songwriting” Find out what all hit songwriters have in common.
http://www.101tipsandtricksofsuccessfulsongwriting.com
7. Your name and song on our website and a mention in our social media promotions. ($Priceless my dear)
THIRD PRIZE SONG CATEGORY
1. AIRPLAY DIRECT
3rd Prize Winner: $1,500 - 1 Year AirPlay Direct Gold Pro Artist Membership Package and includes: - Full Featured APD Artist Profile Release Page. 3 Artist Profile Release Pages - Allows 15 Songs Per Page - APD Digital Press Kit (DPK) - Radio Download Tracking - APD Global Radio Indicator Charts - AirPlay Direct “Marketing & Awareness” Ad Campaign and includes: - Going for Adds Banners (GFA) - Spotlight Artist Ad (SLA) - Various weekly APD Global Radio E-blast Placements - APD Tutorial Seminar: The APD Tutorial Seminar is an educational tool which is essential for independent artists and labels to continuously grow their global radio distribution footprint and traction globally.
2. GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION
- $100.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE from the Guitar Center Foundation (offer ONLY valid in over 100 countries where Guitar Ctr delivers across the globe) as seen on their website: https://www.guitarcenter.com
3. THE MUSIC REGISTRY
1) Your choice of one of The Music Registry’s Annual Directories:
1)Music Publishers — 1 year / 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
2) Film & Television Music Monthly — 12 pdf issues ($99 value)
3) A&R Registry — 1 pdf issue ($75 value)
One of the leading companies who publish contact information for the music industry. The go-to source for contact information when you need to reach music industry professionals. http://www.musicregistry.com
4. THE INDIE BIBLE
Your very own copy of “The Ultimate Indie Bible”: The Indie Bible lists over 2500 magazines, music blogs, 3100 radio stations, 1100 labels and distributors, 1000 promotion, marketing, management and PR services as well as over 400 sites where you can upload your band's MP3s or videos. https://www.indiebible.com
5. BROADJAM
Broadjam MoB Membership and 1 Free Submission!
Get the chance to pitch your music to all sorts of opportunities! Broadjam provides promotional services for independent musicians, the music industry and fans around the world. It’s one of the world’s largest web communities focused on independent music.
http://www.broadjam.com ($55 value)
6. 101 TIPS AND TRICKS OF SUCCESSFUL SONGWRITING
A personalized, autographed copy of the book “101 Tips and Tricks of Successful Songwriting” Find out what all hit songwriters have in common.
http://www.101tipsandtricksofsuccessfulsongwriting.com
7. Your name and song on our website and a mention in our social media promotions. ($Priceless my dear)
HONOURABLE MENTIONS, SONG CATEGORY (3)
We will also have three Honourable Mentions (for songs) and they will receive a certificate in the mail and a mention on the website.
MUSIC VIDEO CATEGORY
FIRST PRIZE
1. GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION
- $200 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION (offer ONLY valid in over 100 countries where Guitar Ctr delivers across the globe) as seen on their website: https://www.guitarcenter.com
2. WOMENS FREEDOM SONGWRITERS DAY JOURNAL,
3. FIRST PRIZE AWARD certificate mailed out to you. Mention in social media blasts and link on website.
2. Second and third place music videos will receive an AWARD certificate in the mail. Mention in social media blasts.
Don't forget- when you sign up to the FilmFreeway platform- there are a number of great perks. Especially -all filmmakers may want to take note- FilmFreeway members receive 7 days of complimentary access to download anything they want from the VideoBlocks Unlimited Library of over 115,000 videos, After Effects, motion backgrounds, special effects, and more! They are a wonderful resource!
POEM/LYRIC
FIRST PRIZE:
1) GUITAR CENTER FOUNDATION
- $200.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE from the Guitar Center Foundation (offer ONLY valid in over 100 countries where Guitar Ctr delivers across the globe) as seen on their website:https://www.guitarcenter.com
2) WOMENS FREEDOM SONG CONTEST JOURNAL
3) AWARD CERTIFICATE in the mail and mention in social media promotions for the 1st place poem or lyric.
Please respond to any Sponsors communications within two months of the deadline to claim your prizes. Sponsors are not responsible for distribution after that, if they don't hear from you. It is your responsibility to act within this time frame to assure that our Sponsors can complete their distribution within a fair time frame. Thank you.