The prize packages below were for our prior competition which ended 08-31-09.



2009 meant we converted to package-free prizes - our committment to a green-friendly contest! Remember no CDs, no paper judge forms. We are the only contest completely on-line. All software/DVD/CD prizes will be downloadable.



ALL songwriters who submit entries received:



  • Unlimited access to the personal score/evaluation of their song(s) by a highly respected professional in the song publishing/music production fields, or a distinguished & influential performing songwriter, with a specialty in your genre. (a full, detailed critique from your judge is $10 extra) You will get a link to this individual, so you know just who gave your song their undivided attention! For a list of some of our widely acclaimed judges, click here


  • A permanent & easily editable profile on the indieinternational.com.




    • All 5 First Place Winners Receive:




  • One Year Subscription to SongLink International


    • The leading creative international resource for publishers, songwriters, A & R, producers, artists and managers. Anyone in the business of pitching or seeking songs!

  • Free One Year Broadjam PRIMO MoB Membership

    ($199.95 value)
    Broadjam's best membership that includes all of the features Broadjam.com offers (like efficiently submittting your music for great licensing opportunities!) plus web hosting. Purchase your own domain name, and you'll have a website that you can easily update & aintain. Primo MoB Memberships include: Website hosting for musicians with your own domain name, professional graphic designs, 25 email accounts, hosting of 250 songs, 50 photos, 20 videos, & the ability to manage 50 albums on your website, ability to sell your music downloads, free classified ads, discounted contest submission fees and more!

  • FREE Digital Media Center (DMC) from DiscRevolt

    ($99 value)
    The Digital Media Center (or "DMC") is a fully personalized and customized online store that sits on your website or MySpace page and enables fans to purchase your music directly from you. You keep 75% of the the sales revenue and we send you a check at the end of the month. You no longer have to compete with the millions of other artists at third party online stores. Drive fan traffic to YOUR website, and let your fans support you by purchasing directly from you. www.discrevolt.com

  • MasterWriter Revolutionary Software

    ($289 value)
    The most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. Winner of Best of Show at MacWorld Expo, MasterWriter has received rave reviews in every major music magazine. Gwen Stefani, Rob Thomas, Kenny Loggins, Trent Reznor, and Clint Black, are just some of the leading songwriters who are using it. MasterWriter will give you Rhymes, Close Rhymes, Phrases, Alliterations, Pop-Culture, Synonyms, the definition, and much more. Serious tools for the serious songwriter




  • One Year Artist's Edge Professional Membership Artist's Edge

    ($324 value)
    Debra Russell will help you take your career to the next level. She is a Certified Artist's Success Coach, Master Results Coach, & Master Certified in NLP and Hypnosis. You will take part in a monthly Q & A Call with Debra, she will deliver a monthly master class, and you will have access to her full library of teleclasses, members-only website and much more.

  • Tanager Audioworks SONGFRAME: Songwriter's Toolkit Software

    ($150 value)
    Have Your own digital audio workstation (DAW) or setting one up soon? Introducing the missing half of your DAW studio setup - the musical half that makes your songs better. SongFrame Songwriters Toolkit software places a rich set of musical tools at your fingertips all aimed at improving your songwriting. Work out chords, progressions, melodies, lyrics, rhythms and song form using expert tools, and save your finished work to a form easily imported into your favorite DAW or sequencing application - complete with all your guide tracks and even markers showing every song section and chord change.

  • 400 submission special with Music SUBMIT

    ($99 Value)
    All you need is your song to get your work heard by the music media! Easy and effective promotion and internet publicity for musicians (only one lifetime award allowed per artist)




  • $100 Sam Ash Gift Certificate

    ($100)
    The best place for all your musical equiptment needs at the best prices

  • A downloadable copy of Azalea Music's Indie Artist/Songwriter Pack

    ($60 value)
    A valuable collention of four live audio programs including "Making & Releasing A Record" Parts 1 & 2, "Getting Your Music Heard: Marketing To A Worldwide Audience" and "Unconventional Ways To Turn Your Music Dreams Into Reality!"

  • Copy of Indie Band Manager - Lite Version

    ($49 value)

  • A copy of 411 On Music DVD

    ($50 value)
    The #1 instructional DVD for independent musicians. As a bonus it includes all 9,000+ industry contacts from THE INDIE BIBLE as well.

  • E-copy of Artist's Edge "Create Your Vision" Master Class CD

    ($15 value)

  • FRONT PAGE feature on the Indie international website for the full duration of the following contest

  • 10 trees planted in your name with The Nature Conservatory. We are the green-friendly competition! Confirmation will be mailed by letter.




    All 5 Second Place Winners Receive:



  • Six Month Subscription to SongLink International ($235 value)
    The leading creative international resource for publishers, songwriters, A & R, producers, artists and managers. Anyone in the business of pitching or seekeing songs!

  • Free One Year Broadjam PRO MoB Membership ($99.95 value)
    If you are a songwriter, musician, label, publisher, and are seriously committed to promoting your music, Broadjam's Pro MoB membership is right for you. Pro MoB features include: Hosting of 100 songs & 16 photos, ability to manage 10 albums, streaming of 4 music videos, ability to sell your music downloads, free classified ads, discounted contest submission fees and more!

  • FREE Digital Media Center (DMC) from DiscRevolt ($99 value)
    The Digital Media Center (or "DMC") is a fully personalized and customized online store that sits on your website or MySpace page and enables fans to purchase your music directly from you. You keep 75% of the the sales revenue and we send you a check at the end of the month. You no longer have to compete with the millions of other artists at third party online stores. Drive fan traffic to YOUR website, and let your fans support you by purchasing directly from you. www.discrevolt.com

  • Tanager Audioworks SONGFRAME: Songwriter's Toolkit Software ($150 value)
    Have Your own digital audio workstation (DAW) or setting one up soon? Introducing the missing half of your DAW studio setup - the musical half that makes your songs better. SongFrame Songwriters Toolkit software places a rich set of musical tools at your fingertips all aimed at improving your songwriting. Work out chords, progressions, melodies, lyrics, rhythms and song form using expert tools, and save your finished work to a form easily imported into your favorite DAW or sequencing application - complete with all your guide tracks and even markers showing every song section and chord change.

  • 200 submission special with Music SUBMIT ($70 Value)
    All you need is your song to get your work heard by the music media! Easy and effective promotion and internet publicity for musicians (only one lifetime award allowed per artist)




  • $100 Sam Ash Gift Certificate ($100)
    The best place for all your musical equiptment needs at the best prices

  • A downloadable copy of Azalea Music's Indie Artist/Songwriter Pack ($60 value)
    A valuable collention of four live audio programs including "Making & Releasing A Record" Parts 1 & 2, "Getting Your Music Heard: Marketing To A Worldwide Audience" and "Unconventional Ways To Turn Your Music Dreams Into Reality!"

  • Copy of Indie Band Manager - Lite Version ($49 value)

  • A copy of 411 On Music DVD ($50 value)
    The #1 instructional DVD for independent musicians. As a bonus it includes all 9,000+ industry contactsfrom THE INDIE BIBLE as well.

  • E-copy of Artist's Edge "Create Your Vision" Master Class CD ($15 value)

  • FRONT PAGE feature on the Indie international website for the full duration of the following contest



    >All 15 Top Honors Winners (3rd-5th place, each genre) Receive:



  • FREE Digital Media Center (DMC) from DiscRevolt ($99 value)
    The Digital Media Center (or "DMC") is a fully personalized and customized online store that sits on your website or MySpace page and enables fans to purchase your music directly from you. You keep 75% of the the sales revenue and we send you a check at the end of the month. You no longer have to compete with the millions of other artists at third party online stores. Drive fan traffic to YOUR website, and let your fans support you by purchasing directly from you. www.discrevolt.com

  • Free One Year Broadjam PRO MoB Membership($99.95 value)
    If you are a songwriter, musician, label, publisher, and are seriously committed to promoting your music, Broadjam's Pro MoB membership is right for you. Pro MoB features include: Hosting of 100 songs & 16 photos, ability to manage 10 albums, streaming of 4 music videos, ability to sell your music downloads, free classified ads, discounted contest submission fees and more!

  • A downloadable copy of Azalea Music's Indie Artist/Songwriter Pack ($60 value)
    A valuable collention of four live audio programs including "Making & Releasing A Record" Parts 1 & 2, "Getting Your Music Heard: Marketing To A Worldwide Audience" and "Unconventional Ways To Turn Your Music Dreams Into Reality!"

  • Copy of Indie Band Manager - Lite Version ($49 value)

  • A copy of 411 On Music DVD ($50 value)
    The #1 instructional DVD for independent musicians. As a bonus it includes all 9,000+ industry contacts from THE INDIE BIBLE as well.

  • 100 submission special with Music SUBMIT ($35 Value)
    All you need is your song to get your work heard by the music media! Easy and effective promotion and internet publicity for musicians (only one lifetime award allowed per artist)




  • a copy of Tanager Audioworks CHIRP($30 Value)
    Chirp turns your computer or laptop keyboard into a virtual MIDI keyboard controller with 18 piano keys, 10 drum triggers and all the control you'd expect from a piece of hardware. The program produces no actual "sound" itself - instead it produces MIDI notes and messages, which in turn "drive" any music software application, MIDI instrument or plug-in soft synthesizer capable of generating sound from MIDI input.

  • E-copy of Artist's Edge "Create Your Vision" Master Class CD ($15 value)



    25 Honorable Mentions (5 per genre)


    Winners will receive a link to their profile w/ songs & website info on winners' page.