Falkirk Folk Club

Song-writing Competition

15th May 2008

The Competition

Falkirk Folk Club are hosting their fourth annual song writing competition in an effort to encourage live music in the Falkirk area. Although we are a folk club, the competition will not be restricted to folk music. We are aiming to promote all forms of acoustic music. There will be prize money available for the first, second and third placed songs and a trophy, provided by R.A. Music, for the winner. The actual amount will be based on the money taken at the door on the night. We have invited judges from the world of folk music and the local community.

All entrants and audience members will pay £5.00 to get in on the night.

The Venue

The competition will take place downstairs in the Polish Club, 24 Arnott Street, Falkirk. The room has a stage where the all songs will be performed. We will start at 8.30pm prompt, aiming to have all the performances complete for 10.20pm. There will be two fifteen minute breaks during the competition followed by a twenty minute break at the end to allow the judges to make their decisions. At 10.40pm, the winners will be announced and the first place winner will have the opportunity to perform the winning song again.

We will have a P.A. system available with 3 microphone inputs and 3 instrument inputs. Instruments should be provided by the performer.

How to Enter

To enter we will need the following:

• Your name and address and a contact telephone number
• A copy of the song lyrics (so that the judges can follow the song. The lyrics will not leave the club and any copyright will be respected.)

Send details by post to:

Falkirk Folk Club Song Writing Competition
c/o Robert McElroy
3 Heugh Street
Falkirk, FK1 5QR

Or email: songcomp@falkirkfolkclub.co.uk

 Rules & Regulations

• Each song entered must be an original song.
• The song should not have been entered any other song-writing competition.
• Only one song per song-writer can be entered.
• The song will be judged on lyrics and melody, not on performance.
• Only fifteen songs can be considered for the night of the competition (based on song length of 4 – 5 minutes).
• The competition is open to everyone. Closing date for entries is 8th June 2006
• Songs will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. As soon as all 15 slots are taken, no more entries will be accepted.