ABOUT THE UKSC
The UKSC was formed 21 years ago by music industry professionals with The BRIT Trust, The BRIT School (Adele and Amy Winehouse are graduates) The BRIT Studio and other prestigious music bodies to discover and support songwriters. The UKSC is a major and important international event with songs from over 80 countries, gifts for everyone who enters, FREE entry into other global music events, top professional judges and a Prize Fund of over $600,000.
2022 ENTRY DATES
NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES
DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30

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"Your competition has given me confidence and self belief, thank you xxx. The UKSC really has helped - so feel free to quote away!!! X"
Katie Kittermaster
The UK Songwriting Contest is a great opportunity for writers & musicians and it has been really helpful for me - I can't recommend it enough!!"
Mick Evans
"Beautifully run contest. I love this competition and the communication is just fantastic! Great work! Many thanks for your brilliant competition."
Katie Hardyman

 WINNERS´ NEWS

UKSC Rock Category Winner The KUT have reached Number One in the Official UK Rock Charts.  Read more here...
"I liked your contest from the first second because you put so much love and heart into it."
Nick Paschenda
"Your competition is incredible for songwriters to share their love for writing and music."
Leea Nanos
"I appreciate you passing on my lyrics!! I´m very impressed by the way the contest is run!"
Richard Hamersma
CELEBRATING 21 YEARS
The UKSC turns twenty-one this year this year with gifts, discounts, events and prizes for everyone. This could be the stepping stone you need and the perfect place to meet other songwriters and get feedback from professionals. UKSC songwriters have had Platinum Albums, signings to major deals, and international hits with hundreds of millions of streams worldwide - but for most entrants it is the community spirit and helpful, friendly, professional support that makes this songwriting event unique and outstanding. See what they are saying below...
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"It is the only contest I enter songs into because it is extremely well run and you know that all entries get a proper and professional listening."
BOB REID - www.bob-reid.co.uk

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"Thanks for putting on a genuine competition - it means a lot to us musicians. This is surely one of the best, if not THE best, songwriting competition... thanks for being so transparent in your scoring and judging as well - it gives us great confidence that this is a fair competition. Massive thanks.  Christopher Shenton Brown and Raptusound.

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"The UKSC is the most professional and well run contest for new songwriters and the only songwriting competition we recommend.". Music Aid International

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"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)

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"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) Colleen received nationwide network TV coverage her semi finalist position.

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"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)

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"The UK Songwriting Contest can change your musical life..." 
says Czech Composer Tomas Kympl who has had three major successes in the UKSC - Open Category in 2015, Instrumental in 2016 and EDM in 2021

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"Publishing deal now signed with Leopard 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. The best contest in the world!"- Mary Hall (UK)

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"Probably the greatest songwriting contest in the world"
- Eamon Ireland (Eire)
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Every song receives a Certificate.
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OPEN TO EVERYONE WORLD WIDE
The UKSC is a truly international competition with song entries from over 80 countries, and it is open to all songwriters from every nation. Beginners and experienced writers are welcome and all are judged equally and have the same opportunity to be successful and showcase their work to top music industry professionals. See the Testimonials Page for genuine unsolicited testimonials.

CERTIFICATES
Every writer receives a personalised UKSC Certificate for each song - frame it on your studio or living room wall, use as a prop in publicity photographs, or in your press kit or when you apply for courses or jobs etc. Every writer is given the judges´ star rating for each song and the Certificate show this and also the position the song was awarded in the event.  Click here for more details...