John Lennon Songwriting Contest

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international contest that was established by Yoko Ono in 1997.[1][2] It includes two different sessions that culminate in 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Awards, and one “Song of the Year”.[3]  The contest has 12 different categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip-Hop, Gospel, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children's.[4] Judges select winners from each of the categories, and then select one of those winners as the “Song of the Year”.[4]

All proceeds from the contest benefit the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The Bus is a non-profit mobile recording studio that travels across the U.S. to provide young people with free opportunities to create music, videos, and short films.[5]

In July 2020, the contest announced a new weekly opportunity, Power to the People, for songwriters to win home studio gear and instruments, and qualify for entry in the Songwriting Contest.[5]

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