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GLENN VALLES (INDIA)
"The UK Songwriting Contest is an excellent platform for Songwriters across the world to showcase their skills. As a recent Winner of the prestigious UKSC, I have experienced their sincerity and support in promoting my win. I deeply appreciate it." Glenn Valles - Category Winner VISIT GLENN'S ARTIST PROFILE ON BROADJAM HERE |
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JULIAN WILSON (ENGLAND)
"I'm just writing to thank you so very much for running the contest this year. I have spent the last seven and a half years of my life writing songs and dreaming of making a living doing the thing I love - Songwriting. After all that pleasant strife I am so glad to hear that someone out there can actually hear what I hear in my music! Even though I have always believed in my songs I am still very surprised and thrilled that I got to the finals as I have NEVER entered a songwriting competition before let alone got mentioned ! Your claims of listening to THE SONG and not the perfection of the demo were true - and I salute your integrity. I have NEVER mastered any of my compositions to broadcast level before, but you can be sure that after your encouragement I am certainly going to do so soon. I would like you to print this on your website to encourage others who are sat noodling on their guitars and pianos feeling that nothing will ever happen for them. Tell them not to give up and to enter the contest next year - I certainly will. Even if you don't win - top music people are hearing your work and that's no gamble from where I 'm standing! Thanks again." Julian Wilson - Finalist VISIT JULIAN`S WEBSITE reverbnation.com/julianwilson |
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DANIELE FORTUNATO (ITALY)
"The UK songwriting contest is a competition that impressed me, both for the organization and for the quality and variety of the selected songs. Being a finalist in two categories was an important achievement for me, which also gave me the chance to be among the nominees at the International songwriting awards. Thanks again UKSC!". Daniele Fortunato - Finalist LISTEN TO DANIELE HERE https://linktr.ee/danielefortunato |
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CHRIS BROOM (ENGLAND)
“This prestigious competition has been a huge source of support and encouragement to me over the last few years and I'm sure a great many songwriters feel the same” Chris Broom - Category Winner VISIT CHRIS' WEBSITE https://www.chrisbroommusic.com/ |
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NATASHA DUARTE (AUSTRALIA)
“Thank you to the UK Songwriting Contest for such an amazing platform for songwriters to be heard. Well run competition.” Natasha Duarte - Category Winner VISIT NATASHA'S WEBSITE https://harding1.multiscreensite.com/natasha-duarte |
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NICK PASCHENDA (GERMANY)
"I liked your contest from the first second because you put so much love and heart into it." Nick Paschenda - Category Winner LISTEN TO NICK'S SONG https://youtu.be/dalHqh_nc70 |
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RHAYNE (CANADA)
"The UK Songwriting Contest is a great way for North American songwriters & artists to obtain a reliable and valued response to their music in the UK. This credit is great to include in your press kits for labels and radio etc. Thanks for your thoughtfulness and support." Semi finalist in dance music - Rhayne Retieff VISIT RHAYNE´S WEBSITE rhayne.com |
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ROBERT BELL (SCOTLAND)
"Thanks for running a great contest with excellent communication. I was amazed to be a finalist in my first year of entry. I also gained a diploma recently thanks to the email you sent me about this. Thanks again." Rob Bell (Dip.Mus) VISIT ROB´S WEBSITE Visit website |
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JENNIFER VAZQUEZ (USA)
"In this day and age, it's great to see there are still legitimate contests out there." Jennifer Vazquez - Singer/Songwriter VISIT JENNIFER´S WEBSITE www.jennifervazquez.com |
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JAMES NAGEL (USA) “I've been very impressed with the contest and just how professionally it's been run. Thank you again for this opportunity’’ James Nagel - Category Winner
VISIT JAMES' WEBSITE https://www.jamesnagel.com/ |
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YOUNEE (KOREA)
"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." VISIT YOUNEE'S WEBSITE https://younee.com/ |
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GIGI ANN GREEN (ENGLAND / SLOVAKIA)
“Thank you for the opportunity to be a part of such an amazing contest!” Gigi Ann - Category Winner VISIT GIGI'S WEBSITE https://gigiann.com/ |
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PHILIP DYER ADAMS (USA)
“The UKSC has given new wings to many entrants’ songs. I’m also heartened by the personal realization that every song is actually heard; every e-mail is carefully read. Someone is listening. People are paying attention at the UKSC. That’s particularly reassuring given the daunting number of song submissions that must be received each year” Philip Dyer Adams - Category Winner LISTEN TO PHILIP'S SONG https://youtu.be/bBf9irQr8kw |
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TOMAS KYMPL (CZECH REPUBLIC)
"The UK Songwriting Contest can change your musical life..." Tomáš Kympl - Category Winner READ MORE ABOUT TOMAS HERE |
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TONY OLSON (USA)
“Still my favourite contest in the world.” Tony Olson - Category Winner VISIT TONY'S WEBSITE https://www.tonyolsonmusic.com/ |
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JASON KALMAN (USA)
"A huge thanks to the UK Songwriting Contest for providing such a great opportunity for songwriters to get heard. I am absolutely humbled and grateful. A MASSIVE congrats to all the Indie Songwriters that entered songs in the contest. I hope to get a chance to hear many of your songs. The ones I have heard are truly well done!" Jason Kalman - Category Winner LISTEN TO JASON'S MUSIC HERE https://soundcloud.com/jason-kalman |
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LOIS HOMEWOOD AND THE BAND 'NO DIRECTION'
"Just to let you know, after our success in the UKSC the local press coverage has been tremendous, pretty much every newspaper and magazine has featured our band, and venues are currently asking us to play as much as possible. The confidence it has given us cant be underestimated. Well done on a well organized and fantastic contest guys." Lois Homewood and the band No Direction - Finalists |
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CECILIA UGAZ (PERU)
"Just wanted to say that it was an honor to participate in your contest which I will recommend to other songwriters because in every moment you showed to be very professional and respectful with our work. You showed a lot of professionalism acknowledging receipt and keeping us posted with all the news about the contest." Cecilia Ugaz - Finalist |
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LIJIE (USA)
"Firstly, THANK U THANK U THANK U for having this contest and allowing songwriters the chance to have their music heard. Secondly, THANK U THANK U THANK U for recognition of some of my own songs. Cheers to y'all from the Asian Yank, Lijie." VISIT LIJIE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/user/lijie |
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BILLY BYRON (USA)
"I am overjoyed!!! It is a great honor to be awarded this prize from the UK… thank you so very much!" Billy Byron - Category Winner LISTEN TO BILLY'S SONG HERE https://www.youtube.com/@billybyron5756 |
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PAUL ROGERS (ENGLAND)
"Since the results I have had articles in the local press and a feature on our local FM radio station 3TRFM. Best so far will be Saturday, when I will be interviewed live on BBC Radio Wiltshire by Sandy Martin, and with a bit of luck this will result in my first ever royalty!" Paul Rogers - Runner Up |
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SAL LIMA
"Finally - a contest that doesn't leave you left out in the dark. This contest displayed the results the way it should be done. Will enter again, very happy about the way this contest is run." Sal Lima - Semi Finalist |
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KATE SALISBURY (ENGLAND)
"I was impressed by how well-run the contest was and fully intend to enter again. I'm not after personal fame, but the press coverage of my songwriting was very gratifying and will be extremely useful for my credibility when pitching songs in the future. Many thanks, I'm still glowing about it all several weeks later! Kate Salisbury - Finalist and Semi Finalist |
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CATRIN LEWIS
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all the hard work you do in promoting songwriters. It's great to show the world that there's still raw, untapped talent out there." Catrin Lewis - Finalist |
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DAVID FLATT (UK)
"I will recommend this contest to everyone I know involved in songwriting/music, as a great competition to enter. You provide an invaluable way of getting a foot in the door of the music industry which is otherwise a very difficult business to gain access to. Once again a very big thank you." David Flatt - Finalist |
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SONIA MARSH
"Over the years I have entered a lot of songwriting contests and competitions - and I can honestly say, without any doubt, that this one is THE BEST" Sonia Marsh - Runner Up |
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CAMERON INGRAM (ENGLAND)
"I was delighted to see my song "I Love That Feeling" get into the Semi Finals and would like to thank all of you for giving me and everyone else in the contest the chance to promote our music. I really enjoyed taking part in the contest. The UK Songwriting Contest is an excellent event and I look forward to entering again next year." Cameron Ingram - Semi Finalist LISTEN TO CAMERON ON SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/cameron-ingram-3 |
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GORDON DENT
"Thank you, so much, for having taken the trouble to reply to me in such a kind way. What you have done for me, in sending a couple of my songs to the right kind of contacts, is more than I dared to hope for." Gordon Dent - Finalist |
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LUCY SEARLE AND PEARL JONES
"We would like to thank you for giving us and many others alike the chance to be noticed and recognised for our songwriting ability. It really is a great contest to enter and a must for all up and coming songwriters. The contest in our opinion was so well organised and we were constantly being informed of the contests progress. A great opportunity for everyone and well worth the £15 to enter. Thank you once again! (We can't say thank you enough!) Lucy and Pearl. Songwriting Partnership - Finalists |
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MARIE PRESTON
"Thank you so much for your helpful suggestions, thank you for the wonderful work that you and your team are doing for songwriters. I will definitely enter the contest again next year." Marie Preston - Finalist LISTEN TO MARY ON SOUNDCLOUD https://soundcloud.com/marie-preston |
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NICOLA PITCHERS
"I was OVER THE MOON when I heard I'd won the R&B category. I'm so pleased that my song was liked by the judges and it's given me such a boost to my confidence!" Nicky Pitchers - Category Winner |
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ELECTRA CLIFFTON SMITH
"I have enjoyed participating in the competition and think you've done us all a marvelous service...You've been very thoughtful in the manner in which you handled the entire event." Electra Cliffton Smith – Finalist |
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JOE LANNON
"I have always been impressed with the way UKSC has handled its follow up."," I am impressed with your promptness and politeness and efforts at encouraging sensitive souls like me. I really appreciate your positive efforts to promote budding songwriters like myself." Joe Lannon - Semi Finalist |
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FAREEZ SHUIB (ENGLAND)
"After the results came out I started by contacting BBC Radio Newcastle, and to cut a long story short, they have invited me onto the 'More Than Soul' show, presented by Paul Wappat. I am beyond thrilled! These are amazingly fantastic times and I have you to thank for raising my game a few notches! I now use the 'UKSC double finalist' phrase in all my correspondence when dealing with musicians, artists, potential sponsors and companies, etc. I hope you will always keep this going, as I think you make many songwriters' efforts worthwhile." Fareez Shuib - Finalist |
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PETER NORTH
"Thanks for a really well organised contest with a superb level of communication at each stage. I am delighted that 3 of my songs made it to the finals this year especially as I am an amateur 'home studio writer' without access to professional recording facilities." Peter North - Finalist |
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COLLEEN CLARK (USA)
"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 - Semi Finalist LISTEN TO COLLEEN'S MUSIC HERE https://www.reverbnation.com/colleencclark |
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TOM McCREERY (SCOTLAND)
"I'm over the moon about this...This is an amazing honour - I was getting a bit down hearted about the whole music business as I seemed to be hitting my head off a brick wall. Thank you again for this great opportunity." Tom McCreery - Category Winner |
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MARK HESLEGRAVE (ENGLAND)
"I just wanted to say hello and a massive thanks to everyone at the UK Songwriting contest. I am absolutely thrilled to have won the instrumental category, and following your advice, have contacted local press and radio who have been most responsive. This is the first time I have sent my music out to anyone so I was genuinely stunned when I saw the results. I am still in a state of elated shock! I will be singing the praises of the UK Songwriting contest from all the highest rooftops here in Leeds. Thank you all again." Mark Heslegrave - Category Winner |
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RICHARD J. HAMERSMA (USA)
"I very much appreciate your passing on my lyrics! I also want to tell you that I am very impressed with the way the contest was run." Richard J. Hamersma - Finalist VISIT RICHARD'S WEBSITE HERE https://shadowcatchermusic.com/index.html |
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MANDY DURRANT
"Since becoming a finalist in this years songwriting contest I have received a lot of publicity as a result. I have had write ups in two local newspapers and an interview on BBC Radio Norfolk in the past week. I have gigs pending locally and a tour in Ireland, both as a direct result of the contest. Most importantly, the contest has given me a much needed boost to get out there and promote my songs - using the contest results as a tool to do this. I'd like to say thanks to the organisers for their encouragement to all the contestants and for keeping us so well informed at every stage of the contest. I'm already planning what I will be entering next year!" Mandy Durrant - Finalist |
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JULIE AND RICHARD TRANFIELD
"I am thrilled to find one of our entries listed as a finalist in the Jazz/Blues category and thank all of you for your work in making this such an enjoyable event to be a part of. This is the first year that we have entered our songs and this result has inspired us even further to get writing! We will certainly be preparing our entries for next year! Thank you once again for giving us the chance to have our music heard." Julie and Richard Tranfield - Finalists |
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BOB REID
"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 - Finalist VISIT BOB'S WEBSITE HERE http://www.bob-reid.co.uk/ |
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AL JAMES
"I wish to thank you and the team for giving me the exposure through this great competition." Al James - Finalist |
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JIM GIETZEN (USA)
"Thanks for taking the time to write and the encouraging words. Something tells me that you folks really do care about this contest and the artists who entered. I hope this contest exceeds your expectations in the coming years." Jim Gietzen |
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MARY HALL (UK)
"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 - Category Winner LISTEN TO MARY'S MUSIC HERE https://soundcloud.com/mary-hall-songwriter |
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CHRISTOPHER SHENTON BROWN (ENGLAND)
"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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JAMES EDGE
"Only 2 days after achieving a finalist place in the Miscellaneous category and 2 semi-final placings I have been interviewed by the local press and will be interviewed on the Pat Marsh show for BBC Radio Kent where they will play some of my tracks. Thanks for the opportunities this contest is presenting already and thanks for obviously listening - "Candy Carousel" is not the most obvious of songs and by far the least accessable of those I entered, so its clear to me that you judge each song on its merits." James Edge Finalist and Semi Finalist |
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JONAS LEE
"May I thank you for doing such a marvellous job in this contest. Even though I did not make it to the finals this year I will definitely return next year. I particularly want to thank you for your sensitivity and understanding for those of us who did not make the mark this year. I think your compassion for the non-finalists has somehow made me felt renewed and rejuvenated. I look forward to the coming year and will move forward with unprecedented zeal and energy. Once again thank you." Jonas Lee - Semi Finalist |
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RUDI CAZEAUX
"This is amazing! Less than 24 hours after contacting BBC Radio Kent with the news that I had made it as a twice-finalist in The UK Songwriting Contest, the newsdesk came back to me and organised an interview. Later that day the piece was broadcast on a radio programme featuring an interview with the pop singer Lulu. Being a finalist in the UKSC, allied with the industry recognition behind it, has given me the confidence and credibility to take the next step in my career." Rudi Cazeaux - Finalist |
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JULIAN WILSON (ENGLAND)
"My songs are no better today than they were yesterday but now I am filled full of optimism for the future knowing that others out there do actually take me more seriously than I had at first supposed they would. Recognition from music professionals certainly does have a psychological effect on the people around you - once again I can only thank you for what you people are doing out there." Julian Wilson - Finalist. |
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MARIA STRIDE
"Not only have you made my day, but also reminded me how valuable it is to keep trying at that in which we believe. Thank you once again and looking forward to the next contest." Maria Stride - Finalist |
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OLUYEMI ASAOLU
"I would like to say a BIG thank you for my finalist achievement in your songwriting contest (R&B and Hip Hop). I am really happy to have achieved as much given that fact that I used my home computer to produce every single aspect of the song I sent in." Oluyemi Asaolu - Finalist |
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CRISSIE PATIENT
"Please may I thank you for all your hard work & for keeping us all so well informed. What a great competition!" Crissie Patient - Finalist |
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ANDREW TAYLOR
"I would just like to express my appreciation for the way in which the contest was organized and run. From a contestant's point of view it was not intimidating. Rather, your whole approach, each step of the way, was one of encouragement and reassurance, relaxed but superbly professional." Andrew Taylor - Semi Finalist |
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dZ - DANIELLA SALONE (CANADA)
"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." Daniella Salone - Category Winner LISTEN TO DANIELLA'S WINNING SONG HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ljr4dOsMXs |
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BIANCA ROSE
"Firstly I would like to say THANK YOU!! I am still really shocked to find out that I am a UKSC winner. I have never entered a competition before, and I chose to enter this contest because it's focus is purely on talent, and songwriting ability, so I feel truly honoured to have won. It has only been a few days since the result were posted on your site, but the South London Press has already run the story which is great! The most important thing is the feeling of appreciation, and that industry professionals believe that my work is good. It's lovely when friends and family believe that you have talent, but it's even better when those in the music biz think so too. Thank you." Bianca Rose - Category Winner |
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JIM WILLFORD (USA)
"As a psychiatrist and a songwriter, having been through a number of engagements in the music biz, I again want to say how impressed I have been with the PROCESS of your contest, particularly the intellectual rigor, efficiency, and empathy that is evident." Jim Williford (a.k.a. Geem) The Foyer - Semi Finalist |
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EAMON IRELAND (IRELAND)
"Probably the greatest songwriting contest in the world" Eamon Ireland - Category Winner LISTEN TO EAMON'S MUSIC HERE https://www.broadjam.com/eamonirelands |
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