The Judges
Judges include top music industry names such as producer Stuart Epps (well known for his work with Elton John, Robbie Williams, Led Zeppelin, Bill Wyman, Paul Weller, George Harrison, Oasis), BRIT Award winning producer, songwriter and musical director Simon Ellis (S Club 7, Britney Spears), CMA Award winning international country star and songwriter Lucie Diamond, and producer, musical director and arranger Richard Niles (Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Boy Zone, Mariah Carey, Take That, Cliff Richard). Judging panels also include industry executives, publishers, managers, music organisations, experienced songwriters, past UKSC winners, UKSC directors, broadcasters, music journalists, authors and others from the UK music industry.  Read about the judges here.

NEWS UPDATES...
2011 Acoustic Category Winner - Bloody Good Xmas by Jamie Hawkins - became a cult favorite and had such strong support on Facebook after the contest results were announced that it was re-recorded and released as a Christmas Single. It reached #2 in the Amazon Best Selling Download charts within hours of its release - watch at YouTube or visit the Bloody Good Xmas website..... The 2011 Pop Category and Overall Winning Song -  What Love Is by Ken Brown - was treated to a stunning re mix by the celebrated top producer and contest judge Stuart Epps at his state of the art studios - Stuart was one of the many UKSC judges that was very impressed by this entry - listen to Stuart's remix.... The Rock Category Winner - Danger Deep Water by Jason Flinter et al - was chosen to open and launch LABEL EXPO, the major awards show in Brussels, soon after results were announced.... The 2011 Olympic Category Winner - When You Ride A Dream by Conan and Muni - was noticed by the Founding President of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Mel Shaw.  Mel is a Juno Award winning multiple Gold Album producer and he is now creating a video of the track to promote the song in 2012 in association with the UKSC....   return soon for more news updates from recent months...

2012 - Something For Everyone
Every songwriter this year will be given the judges score for each song and will receive an official UKSC Certificate for every song entered with details of achievements and placements. Plus, there are guaranteed prizes for everyone including valuable songwriting courses, Broadjam memberships and more, as well as the main prizes. Many past entrants have received royalty earning radio play and many more have been featured in the press and on TV or have been signed or produced by top industry figures who closely follow this event looking for new talent. In the words of the UK's Channel 4 Television: "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". We invite you to join us in one of the world's most prestigious, popular and important songwriting events... 

2012 DATES
We expect to start accepting entries in May - but the exact entry dates for 2012 have not been finalised yet. If you would like us to email you when the contest starts please join the contest mailing list using the sign up box on the Help Page and we will email you at that time to remind you. Or join us at Facebook (see below) for the latest info.

Community
Join our Facebook Page or become friends with other entrants on our Facebook Friends site. You can also interact with other songwriters at our Songwriting Community Group - the latest news and contest dates will be posted on all three UKSC Facebook Sites. We are also on MySpace and have an interesting video channel featuring songs and songwriters from the contest at YouTube. You can also join us at Soundcloud.

"Beautifully run contest. I love this competition, communication just fantastic! Great work UKSC !!!!  Many thanks for your brilliant competition!"
Katie Hardyman (Australia)

"The UKSC is the most professional and well organised contest we know. It is the only songwriting contest we recommend". Music Aid International

"The UKSC gave me the start and the motivation I needed and I really appreciate it. I am so happy to be here in London working in the best studios with top producers and such great musicians." - Younee (Korea)

"The UK Songwriting Contest is a great tool to open doors for your music. I won semi-finalist and contacted media via the web - the rewards are "pinch me is this happening?" Thanks UKSC!" - Colleen Clark (USA)

"Out of all the music contests, the nicest one is the UK Songwriting Contest. They are well organized and very friendly and because of their high level of organization you end up meeting lots of very talented people. The networking power of this contest is worth more than just being a winner, semi-finalist or runner-up."  dZ (Daniella Salone)   (Canada)

"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 4 Television

"Publishing deal now signed with Leonard Music Publishers for my winning UKSC Pop category Track "What Would It Be Like" I am well chuffed! Thank you so much. I have much respect for the UKSC team" -
Mary Hall (UK)

"Probably the greatest songwriting contest in the world"
- Eamon Ireland (Eire)

Judges Gallery...