KSM Songwriters Competition
Unplugged
Perform your original music live at KSM Music and compete for prizes, recording time, and store credit. Spots are limited.
Bring your original song to KSM Music for our unplugged songwriting competition. Registration Opens May 1st.
Dates & Location
Saturday, May 23rd @ 1:00pm
Main Competition
Monday, May 25th @ 1:00pm
Final round featuring the top 6 contestants from May 23rd
Both events are held at KSM Music.
50 W 400 N, Logan, UT 84321
Rules
- Must be an original song
- Up to 3 performers in a group
- Acoustic instruments only, with the exception of keyboard
- Hand percussion can be used
- KSM will have acoustic guitars and a keyboard available, but you’re welcome to bring your own instrument
- Effects pedals and loopers are allowed
- The top 6 contestants from May 23rd will play again on Monday, May 25th
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will be awarded
Prizes
1st Place: Alvarez Laureate LD60e Acoustic/Electric Guitar in Sunset Herringbone, and more!
2nd Place: TBD
3rd Place: TBD
4th, 5th, and 6th Place: TBD
Prize Sponsors
Thank you to the brands who helped provide prizes for this year’s songwriting competition.
Judging Criteria
Stage Presence
Appearance, confidence, and ownership of the stage
Lyrics & Arrangement
Song structure, lyrical quality, and composition
Originality
Creative ideas, uniqueness, and artistic identity
Rhythm
Timing, groove, and consistency
Note Accuracy / Pitch
Control, tuning, and performance precision
Spots Are Limited
Registration opens May 1st.