Songwriting Contest

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES & INFORMATION

Applicants must include all required information with their submission, including their email address, phone number, full name, and address. Any variation from the criteria listed here will result in disqualification from the contest.
Applicants must be 21 years old or older. One application per person.
Applicants must be able to perform for the judges and audience at Smoky Bear Hemp Co at 278 Haywood Rd in Asheville on November 29th, 2025 between 4-7 PM.
Applicants must submit their song by providing a link to a video of the songwriter performing their song with a maximum of 1 accompanying musician. Applicants must provide a link to the lyrics, or lyrics can be emailed to gg.moac.avl@gmail.com
The music and lyrics being submitted must be the Applicant’s own original work that has not been previously published or released commercially. All submissions are final and remain property of the songwriter.
The closing date for submissions is at the end of the day on November 10, 2025.
A maximum of fourteen (14) applicants will be selected to perform their songs on November 29th. Out of those fourteen, three will be chosen to receive prizes. The winners will be announced at the performance.
Songs should be no longer than five minutes long.
No member of MOAC or associated with MOAC will be allowed to enter the contest.
Prizes:

First Prize:
- $250 cash
- ½ day of recording time at Mountainsize Audio
- Local radio airplay
Second Prize:
- $150 cash
- ½ day of recording time at Cattywampus Studios
Third Prize:
- $100 cash