Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest
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About this opportunity
Contest for independent performing songwriters (18+) across genres. Enter two original songs recorded with one voice and one instrument; ten finalists are chosen by blind screening. Prizes: $1,000 first place, $500 second place and a $500 People's Choice Award. $30 entry fee. The 2027 application opens on 1 January 2027; the deadline has not been announced.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the deadline for Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest?
- The next deadline has not been announced yet. It has run before and is expected to return. Applications typically open around January 1, 2027. We check this listing regularly and will update it as soon as a date is published.
- Who offers Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest?
- Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival runs it, from Open (festival finals in Texas; applicants nationwide), USA.
- What funding or support does Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest offer?
- $1,000 first prize; $500 second prize; $500 People's Choice
- Who can apply for Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest?
- From the funder's description, it's aimed at songwriters and composers.
- How do I apply for Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest?
- You apply on the funder's own site. The link is on this page: with a free GrantGigs account for deadlines in the next 30 days, or with Pro for later ones. If applications are new to you, our guide on how to apply for music grants walks through the whole process. Read the guide →
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