[OutVoice] Song contest

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Win a share of over $3000 in prizes in song contest
 
 
Entries are now being accepted for the Ninth Annual North Carolina 
Songwriter's Co-op Song Contest. Songwriters, send us two of your best songs along with 
our application and a small entry fee. You could win a share of $3000 in 
prizes including a year’s membership from TAXI, merchandise from the Music Loft, 
cash, future gigs and much more. New this year – enter on line with Sonic Bids. 
Get more info at www.ncsongwriters.org/contest or write to us at PO Box 335, 
Carrboro, NC, 27510.
 
Any genre of song is welcome. You don't have to be a resident of North 
Carolina. Final deadline is September 30. Finalists must be available to perform at 
our finals event on November 11 at the ArtsCenter in Carrboro, NC. Find the 
rest of our guidelines at our website.
 
This year’s judges include Joe Swank (Yep Roc Records, The Zen Pirates), Tess 
Mangum Ocaña (ArtsCenter), Janet Stolp (former winner), Grayson Currin (Music 
Editor, The Independent), plus more to be announced.
 
Last year we received entries from all over the world. Eight finalists 
performed for a full house at the ArtsCenter. 
 
"Winning the NC Songwriter's Co-op Song Contest was a much needed affirmation 
at just the right time in my life" -- Jonathan Byrd, 2000 winner
 
"The people of the North Carolina Songwriter’s Co-op were so welcoming and 
nice, it made the whole experience a lot of fun. “ – Sonya Lorelle, 2005 winner
 
A very special thanks to our fabulous sponsors: TAXI, Indie-Music.com, 
www.SongU.com, The Music Loft, Sonic Bids, GigLight, Indie Bible, Intellitouch 
Tuners, Music Loft, Sonic Bids, Goldhat Music, The Independent, Nightsound 
Recording Studio, Tara Labs, Singer&Musician Magazine, Songwriter's Hook Book, 
SingOut!, Dirty Linen and GHS Strings.