16th Annual Songwriters Competition | Preliminary Competition
Schedule
Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
50 West 400 North, Logan, UT, United States, Utah 84321 | Logan, UT
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KSM Songwriters Competition UnpluggedSaturday, May 23rd @ 1:00pm – Main Competition
Monday, May 25th @ 1:00pm - Final, top 6 from May 23rd
Both Events Are Held At KSM Music
To sign up, call or come in today! Limited to 30 participants!
Rules:
-Must be an original song
-Up to 3 performers in a group
-Acoustic instruments only with the exception of a keyboard
-Hand percussion can be used
-KSM will have acoustic guitars and a keyboard for your use; though you're welcome to bring your own instrument.
-Effects pedals and loopers are allowed to be used in performances
- Top 6 from May 23rd competition will be picked to play again on Monday, May 25th
Prizes:
• 1st Place: Alvarez Laureate LD70e Acoustic/Electric Guitar, $100 KSM Gift Card, Recording Time with Megan Simper, Performance Spot on NPR’s Corner Concert Series
• 2nd Place: Fishman Loudbox Mini Guitar Amp, $75 KSM Gift Card, SE Electronics V7 Microphone with Mic Stand & Cable
• 3rd Place: On-Stage Products Recording Bundle, On-Stage Guitar Stool, $50 KSM Gift Card
• 4th Place: D’Addario XS Strings & Restring Mat, Music Nomad Cleaning Supplies, $25 KSM Gift Card
• 5th Place: D’Addario XS Strings & T-Shirt, $25 KSM Gift Card
• 6th Place: D’Addario T-Shirt, $25 KSM Gift Card
Contestants will be judged on:
Stage Presence (appearance, ownership of the stage/confidence)
Lyrics & Arrangement
Originality
Rhythm
Note accuracy / Pitch
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