"The UK Songwriting Contest does what it says on the tin! This is a real chance for new songwriters to break into the music business."  (Channel Four Television)

Simon Cowell signs UKSC winner Natalie
After her success in the UK Songwriting Contest Natalie Chua was signed by Simon Cowell to be part of the best selling group Angelis. This led to her being presented with a Platinum album on national television for sales of over 500,000. This proves once again that the UK Songwriting Contest is the best contest to enter for songwriters trying to break into the music business and get noticed by those in the industry. Natalie says: "I'm so proud of The UK Songwriting Contest win and I've been spreading the news about it all the time - to our fans, friends and families and to those I met during our tour. And of course, I always mention UK Songwriting Contest to those in the industry every chance I have and whenever I'm interviewed about my achievements. Doing well in the contest gave me confidence in my writing. I would recommend it to anyone". 
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Publishing, Recording, Radio, Press and TV -
Genuine opportunities for Songwriters
Every year finalists and winners are featured on national and international radio, TV and press and are offered recording, management and publishing deals. Many of them are beginners who have only just started writing. It is true to say that no other song contest in the world comes close in generating media attention and in getting publishing and recording deals for new songwriters. Anyone who enters could find themselves featured in our Songwriters' News page soon!

Prizes in 2008
EVERYONE who enters gets something really good this year - we don't forget anyone, and we have made sure that entering this contest is worthwhile for every songwriter. There is far too much on offer to list here so please see our Prizes page for full and complete details.

ENTRY IS OPEN TO EVERYONE 
Songwriting ability is being judged, not performance or production. A home recorded cassette or handwritten lyric sheet will receive the same attention from our judges as an expensive studio production. Beginners have as much chance as every one else who enters. There are ten categories for entries. These are: Pop, Rock/Indie, Folk andCountry, Jazz and Blues, Open/Miscellaneous, Dance/R&B/Hip-Hop/Urban, Christian/Faith, Lyrics Only, Instrumental and Adult Contemporary. It's like ten contests in one with winners in each of the ten categories. Full details of each song category are here. This is an international event and entries are welcome from all parts of the world - in Europe for example more songwriters choose to enter the UKSC than the Eurovision Song Contest. And many writers from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South America write to us to say that this is their favourite songwriting event.

FEEDBACK AND CERTIFICATES
The UK Songwriting Contest is the only major music contest that keeps you informed of your songs progress and provides valuable feedback to entrants. Every writer gets to know the exact judges score for each song entered and also details of the final position of each song in the event - eg preliminary stages, semi finals, finals, runner up etc. This sort of feedback is invaluable to songwriters. Every writer also receives an impressive frameable certificate for each song entered with details of their song's position in the contest - great for your living room or studio wall, for your press kit or for when applying for courses or jobs etc.

A GENUINE CHANCE TO GET NOTICED
The UK Songwriting Contest is dedicated to promoting the art of songwriting and the discovery of new talent. All entries are very carefully examined by experienced industry professionals and everyone has the chance to get noticed. We aim to provide maximum exposure and genuine opportunities and we are actively looking for promising writers. Many important people in the music industry follow this event closely, and past winners and finalists have been noticed by prominent members of the music community including Sir Paul McCartney and Simon Cowell. Writers that show potential, whether they are contest winners or not, may be offered opportunities for publishing and career development.

THE UKSC PARTNERS - NAMES YOU CAN TRUST
The UKSC is now in its seventh year. It was formed in 2002 with The BRIT Trust (of BRIT AWARDS fame) to encourage and promote the art of songwriting. The contest is supported by some of the most highly respected names in music including BBC Radio, Music Aid, the BRIT School, The Guild of International Songwriters and Composers, The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters, The International Song Copyright Agency, Sibelius, Broadjam, Virtual Studio Systems, Backbeat Books and many other leading music industry professionals, organisations and companies.