Mid-Atlantic Song Contest

Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Accepting Submissions

The Songwriters’ Association of Washington (SAW) is presenting its Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest (MASC) to help songwriters receive recognition for their work and take their careers to the next level. Founded in 1983, MASC is one of the longest-running contests in the U. S. and attracts entries from all over the world. The contest will award more than 100 Gold, Silver, Finalist and Honorable Mention prizes in 12 categories: Adult Contemporary, Children’s, Country/Bluegrass, Folk Acoustic, Folk Rock/Americana/Roots Rock, Gospel/Inspirational/Christian, Instrumental, Open, Pop, R&B/Hip Hop/Urban, Rock/Alternative and Vocal Jazz/Blues.

Gold and Silver Winners are invited to perform their winning songs at the Awards Night Gala, culminating with the three top Winners being announced that night. The Gold and Silver songs from each category are compiled and released on a "Winner's CD," copies of which are given to each winner and distributed to a variety of music industry decision-makers.

Submission deadline is Sept. 30. To enter, visit saw.org/masc

 

Grand Prize $1000
8 hours studio time & 1 hour mastering at Bias Studios
1 Registration to 2018 NorthEast Regional Folk Alliance Conference
1 Registration to 2018 SouthEast Regional Folk Alliance Conference
1 Registration to 2018 Folk Alliance Region Midwest Conference
1 Registration to 2018 Folk Alliance Region West Conference
1 Year TAXI Membership
1 Shure MV51 large-diaphragm condenser mic for iPhone, iPad, & USB
1 Roland GO:KEYS Music Creation Keyboard
1 Registration to Michelle Lockey’s Music for Film & TV course & consultation
3 year SAW Membership, Grand Prize Trophy

Second Prize Overall $500
1 Registration to 2018 NERFA Conference
1 Registration to 2018 SERFA Conference
1 Shure MV88 Stereo Condenser mic for iPhone & iPad
1 Roland GO:MIXER - Audio Mixer for Smartphones
2 year SAW Membership, 2nd Prize Trophy

Third Prize Overall $250
1 Shure MV88 Stereo Condenser mic for iPhone & iPad
1 Roland GO:MIXER - Audio Mixer for Smartphones
1 year SAW Membership, 3rd Prize Trophy

Young Artist Award (21 & under) $300
8 hours studio time at Cue Recording
sponsored by Washington Songwriters Circle
1 Shure MV88 Stereo Condenser mic for iPhone & iPad
1 Roland GO:MIXER - Audio Mixer for Smartphones
Included on MASC Winners’ CD
2 year SAW membership

2nd Place Young Artist Award (21 & under) $100
1 Shure MV88 Stereo Condenser mic for iPhone & iPad
Included on MASC Winners' CD
1 year SAW membership

Director’s Choice Award
Full recording, mixing, & mastering package from SongBuilder Studios

Category Golds $100
1 copy of the 2017 Indie Bible (online download)

Category Golds & Silvers
Included on MASC Winners’ CD.

All Entrants
5% Off Online Orders from Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center
(with Code given after song is submitted)