Emerging Songwriter Contest 2025 Hosted by Troy Millette
SPONSORED BY
Tank Recording Studios + RetroMotion Creative
12 spots a week available!
Attention Vermont singer songwriters, musicians and music lovers! We're giving away 3 amazing prizes to a lucky 3 emerging Vermont musicians! If you think you have what it takes to be the next big hit signup for a slot below!
FIRST PLACE
A full day of recording, mixing and mastering at Tank Recording Studios. Along with a live video recording of your final song at Tank
SECOND PLACE
A paid show at the Venetian Soda Lounge
THIRD PLACE
$50 Gift card to Music and Arts
Competition Dates:
Semifinals Week 1: March 4th, 2025
Semifinals Week 2: March 11th, 2025
Semifinals Week 3: March 11th, 2025
Semifinals Week 4: March 11th, 2025
Finals: Week 5: April 8th
Contest Rules:
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Duration: 4-week semifinals, followed by a 5th-week final.
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Participants: Total 12 contestants per week.
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Performances: 2 songs or up to a 10-minute set.
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Eligible Acts: Songwriters, duos, and solos.
Performance Guidelines
Instruments:
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No amplifiers or pre-recorded tracks allowed.
Stage Setup:
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Equipped with 2 microphones, 2 direct boxes, and 1 baby grand piano.
Judging
Judges:
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3 guest judges per week.
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Judges may perform a song at the start of the show but cannot compete in the contest.
Selection Process:
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8 pre-sign-up spots available ONLINE.
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4 on-call spots available on the day of the show.
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The order of performances drawn on the day; must be present when called or face disqualification.
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Contestants can sign up for one semifinal spot only.
Weekly Contest Progression:
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2 winners each week advance to the finals, plus 1 alternate in case of dropouts.
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Final Round on week 5
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Participants: 8 finalists from the semifinals.