Song Contests
Upcoming Song Contests
How does your songwriting compare to others?
DSA offers four contests to meet our mission of providing a benchmark for competency in songwriting. Anyone can enter our Annual International Song Contest. Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member.
The Dallas Songwriters Quarterly Lyric Contest Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member.
DSA members bring their songs to our monthly song critique session. Each song critiqued is entered for a chance to win Songwriter of the Year or Song of the Year annually. DSA members who are unable to attend in person can upload theirs songs online and receive a recording or the song critique.
Our annual Rising Star Contest is for young songwriters 18 and under.
Annual International Song Contest
OurAnnual International Song Contest offers over $5,000 in prizes with winners in each of the eight categories plus 3 grand prize winners and more chances to win. Our judges are industry pros. Entry fee: $25. Opens each June. Deadline: Sept 30th. More info or enter now.
Qusrterly Lyrics Contest
Lyricists get a chance to shine by entering The Dallas Songwriters Quarterly Lyric Contest entry fee is $10 per lyric. Quarterly Entry Deadlines: Winter – March 31 * Spring – June 30 * Summer – September 30 * Fall – December 31. Enter now.
Members Monthly Song Critique
DSA members bring their songs to our monthly song critique session on the first Thursday. Each song critiqued is entered for a chance to win Songwriter of the Year or Song of the Year annually. Members enter here.
Young Songwriters Contest
The DSA’s Young Songwriters Contest offers winners a membership in DSA and other showcase opportunities in the Spotlight series at local venues and festivals stages. Entry fee: $15. Deadline: Sept 30. https://