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Wildflower Music & Arts Festival Presents:
Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest

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Deadline: Mar 2, 2025




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Wildflower Music & Arts Festival Presents:
Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest

The award-winning Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest encourages the growth of the art of independent performing songwriters in the genres of Americana, Blues, Celtic, Country, Folk, Rock, Pop, Rap, Jazz, Bluegrass, etc. Judging is based on originality, lyrics, melody, harmonic structure along with other song-craft elements.

Past contest finalists include Ruthie Foster, Beth Wood, Karen Mal, Grace Pettis, Dave Carter, Louise Mosrie, BettySoo, Matt Harlan, Nicolette Good, RJ Cowdery, Drew Kennedy, Matthew Thomas and Tom Faulkner.

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Prizes

  • First Place/Grand Prize - $1,000
  • Second Place Runner Up - $500
  • People's Choice Award - $500
  • An invitation to perform on the Songwriter Stage on May 17, 2025 and an additional set on the CityLine Stage.
  • Lodging for May 16 and 17, 2025.
  • Festival passes for you and a guest.
  • Green Room hospitality during performance time.
  • Opportunity of a lifetime to spend a weekend sharing songs with some of the best performing songwriters in the nation and if selected as a winner, participate in the Winner's Showcase with the other selected winners.