OpenMic.US Singer/Songwriter Competition

We need your help!

We're thinking about launching a new OpenMic.US Singer/Songwriter competition.

It will be full of great prizes from our sponsors.

The winner may even get an interview on Acoustic Cafe Radio program and they may have their music put into rotation.

We're working on the details.

We'd like to make sure that this is something that y'all really want.

We've created a short poll. Please click on 'OpenMic.US Singer/Songwriter Competition' in the middle column, at the top of the main page.

And, you may leave your comments here also.

Thank you!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Merritt on April 7, 2011 at 3:07pm

Maybe have a co-writer competition as well. let more than one person compose the words to a song and put those up against others co-written. Take say 10 songs done this way and have others vote for the best, a runner up, and a 3rd spot. Have rules limiting the number of writers per song. Hey.. it's just an idea:)

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Permalink Reply by Devora Clark on April 7, 2011 at 2:55pm

Sure, I'd be interested ... depending on the location?

Devora's Page

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Permalink Reply by Kevo Desh on April 10, 2011 at 8:39pm

Sounds great!

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Permalink Reply by Flint Withers on July 3, 2011 at 1:56pm

I think its a great idea but whatever you do, DO NOT let the crowd judge the competition. It becomes a popularity contest where the act who brings the most fans/friends wins and that stinks. Maybe have crowd response a small portion of the final score but not the total. My band played in one of those "Battle of the Bands" competitions where the crowd judged and a local high school act won because all their friends showed up and screamed their lungs out. The people who know music came up to us afterward and told us we should have won.

It worked out for the best though because the top prize was a song recording "deal" recorded in someones basement and second prize (which is what we got) was $100 gift certificate to the music store that held the competition. Karma I guess

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Permalink Reply by Robert Miller on July 7, 2011 at 11:43am

Love the idea. What is the present status?

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Permalink Reply by Craver on July 7, 2011 at 12:20pm

Hey Roger - We're working with CompetitionAlley.com to come up with some cool competitions. Stay tuned!

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Permalink Reply by Chris Chappell on August 5, 2011 at 12:21pm

Yes I am interested. I have a new EP coming out and I want to put it to the test!

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Permalink Reply by Craver on August 5, 2011 at 1:06pm

Hey Chris - On August 8 we're launching a new competition, 'Fishman Singer/Songwriter Competition.' You'll be able to register, create a profile, and garner votes.

The top fifteen-musicians with the most votes will be invited to the finals at 'Wild Bill's' in Atlanta to compete for great music gear from the sponsors.

Website: http://fishman.competitionalley.com

Mark your calendar!