John Lennon Songwriting Contest

Enter the Contest

2024 Session I - OPEN
Open - February 15, 2024
Deadline - June 30, 2024 - 11:59pm PST
Winner Announcement -
September 1, 2024
12 Grand Prize Winners (one in each category) and 36 Finalists (three in each category)

2024 Session II - CLOSED
Open - July 1, 2024
Deadline - December 31, 2024 - 11:59pm PST
Winner Announcement -
March 1, 2025
12 Grand Prize Winners (one in each category) and 36 Finalists (three in each category)

2023 Lennon Awards
Winner Announcement -
May 1, 2024
Grand Prize Winners of Session I and Session II will compete head-to-head in an online voting battle to become the Lennon Award Winner in their respective category.

2023 Song of the Year
Winner Announcement -
July, 2024
One of the 12 Lennon Award Winners will win Song of the Year and $20,000.

Imagine Peace

The John Lennon Songwriting Contest presents:
Spring Fever: A weekly contest

🌸🌡️ Spring has arrived and the temperature is rising –– we've got a case of Spring Fever! 🌡️🌸 What better way to celebrate than with a special John Lennon Songwriting Contest - "Spring Fever" edition! 🎶 Whether you're feeling the heat or just enjoying the blossoming season, we want to hear your best songs that capture the spirit of Spring Fever. 🎵 So dust off that keyboard, grab your pen and paper, and start composing your Spring anthem! 💥 Submit your entry for a chance to win some awesome prizes and spread the Spring Fever vibes! 🌻🌼🎤 #SpringFever #JohnLennonContest #SongsOfTheSeason 🎶🌸

All Spring Fever entries will also compete in Session I of the 2024 contest. 1 song entry = 2 ways to win! CLICK HERE TO ENTER.

The Spring Fever winner will be announced on Monday. Follow @lennonbus on Instagram and @theJLSC on Facebook for the latest info. The winning songwriter will be contacted personally.

Each entry requires the following elements:

	One song, five (5) minutes or less, uploaded in MP3 or AAC format (12MB or less)
	A lyric sheet -- no lyrics necessary for instrumental compositions
	A payment -- $30.00 per entry

Read the Rules & Regulations carefully before entering.