QuickLaunch Song Contest: Round 6

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The QuickLaunch Song Contest: Round 6

Over $15,500 in cash and prizes, plus opportunities for film & television exposure!

Enter your original recorded songs of any genre for a chance to win up to $15,000 cash, in addition to prizes, a featured position on the FlightSafe Music website, and an inside track on the film and television music business. This round: Get a free 1-month subscription to OnlineGigs with every contest entry (a $20 value).

  • First Place: $2340 prize package of $1500 cash, $500 CD Replication Discount Coupon from DiscMakers, OnlineGigs Free 1-year subscription ($240 Value), 1-year Broadjam Primo MoB account ($100 Value)
  • Second Place: $2020 prize package of $350 cash, $500 discount coupon from DiscMakers, OnlineGigs Free 6-month subscription ($120 Value), 1-year Broadjam Primo MoB account ($100 Value)
  • Third Place: $720 prize package of $150 cash, $50 DiscMakers CD replication coupon, OnlineGigs Free 6-month subscription ($120 Value), 1-year Broadjam Primo MoB account ($100 Value)
  • Fourth Place: $270 prize Package, $50 DiscMakers CD replication coupon, OnlineGigs Free 6-month subscription ($120 Value), 1-year Broadjam Primo MoB account ($100 Value)
  • Fifth Place: $270 Prize Package, $50 Disc Makers CD replication coupon, OnlineGigs Free 6-month subscription ($120 Value), 1-year Broadjam Primo MoB account ($100 Value)
  • Plus: Each contest submission qualifies the entrant for a free 1-month subscription to OnlineGigs — a $20 value.
  • 10 Honorable Mention winners announced on FlightSafe website.
  • Entry period: June 1, 2008 – September 8, 2008
  • Notifications: October 15, 2008
  • Payout: November 15, 2008

 

Enter the Contest

Submit your songs and view pricing options online at Sonicbids.

Submit online through sonicbids

The QuickLaunch Song Contest, sponsored by FlightSafe Music, DiscMakers, Sonicbids, OnlineGigs and BroadJam, is the premier song contest for the film and TV industry. It is currently in its sixth round and continues to award generous prizes for winners (over $15,000 for this round), selected by FlightSafe's experienced and knowledgeable staff. Contest winners and 10 Honorable Mention artists are highlighted on the FlightSafe Music website. All contestants are eligible for marketing consideration to film and TV opportunities.

 

Who should apply

Amateur and professional songwriters, bands, music groups.

Genres accepted

All Genres, i.e. Rock, Pop, Jazz, Country, Alternative, Gospel, Children's, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Metal, Punk, Adult Contemporary, Instrumental, Electronic, etc.

Terms

Submissions must be received electronically by September 8, 2008. Submitted material must be copywritten. Submitted material will not be returned. The submission fee is non-refundable. Prizes will be awarded jointly to all authors of any song: division of prizes is responsibility of winners. Void where prohibited. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Winners will be notified by mail and must sign and return an affidavit of eligibility/recording rights/publicity release within 15 days of notification date. The affidavit will state that winner's song is original work and that winner holds all rights to song. Failure to sign and return such affidavit within 15 days or provision of false/inaccurate information therein will result in immediate disqualification and an alternate winner will be selected. Affidavits of winners under 18 years of age at time of award must be countersigned by parent or legal guardian. Affidavits subject to verification by FlightSafe Music. Entry constitutes permission to use winner's names, likenesses, and voices for future advertising and publicity purposes without additional compensation. The contest is expected to have a contestant pool of 250. One first-place prize, one second-place prize, one third-place prize, one fourth-place prize and one fifth-place prize will be awarded for Round 6 of the contest.
For additional information, email info@flightsafemusic.com

Quick Launch Song Contest, Round 5 Winners

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First Place: Gaby Moreno
Congratulations to Los Angeles and Guatemala-based Gaby Moreno, First Place winner of Round 5 of the QuickLaunch Song Contest – with her song “Each Day.” The song is awesome! Check it out. Great heartfelt vocals, heartbreak-type lyrics, strong chorus hook, powerful bridge — uplifting music with excellent production. We love the Beatles-esque drums and real piano. Phenomenal. Thanks again Gaby — for pleasing our ears! Gaby wins our biggest prize yet, a $2500 package of $1500 cash and a 1000-CD bundle from DiscMakers.

 
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Second Place:Joe Dolce
OK folks, this is our first foreign language prize winner! Australian songwriter Joe Dolce takes second place prize for the QuickLaunch Song Contest with his song “Lynetta” — which is in French. We loved the song even before we knew what was being sung. We were happy to find out from the translation on sonicbids that the lyrics were as stimulating as the music. This is a fun, traditional sounding, folksy song that takes us back in time to the streets of Paris on a warm sunny day. It is a love song that oscillates from the present to reminiscences of first meeting. Nice work Joe! Joe wins a $500 prize package of $350 cash and a $150 DiscMakers CD replication coupon.
Lynetta performed by Joe Dolce from the album "The Wind Cries Mary.” Music and English lyrics by Joe Dolce (Dolceamore Music). French translation by Mario Gentil (Magesongs Music). Publishing and Master Rights administered by Dolceamore Music, Melbourne, Australia.

 
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Third Place: Saint Cosmonaut
Saint Cosmonaut, based in Missouri, USA takes third place in the QuickLaunch Song Contest Round 5 with his energetic, funky electronica song, “You Got It Girl.” It has a great combination of beats and melodies, easy-to-understand and remember lyrics, and superb production value. Saint Cosmonaut wins our $200 prize package of $150 cash and a $50 Disc Makers CD replication coupon.

 

Check out the Round 5 Honorable Mention winners!

 

Quick Launch Round 4 Winners

First Place: Jeff Dayton
Country takes the cake this time! Congratulations to Nashville based Jeff Dayton for winning the QuickLaunch Song Contest Round 4 First Place prize of $1500 cash with his basically perfect country song "Break Me Twice.“ It is about heartache, heartbreak and the trials and tribulations of your average relationship. Crafted with an ear for how lyrics and emotion link with harmonies and the tastefully inserted electric and steel guitars. To all of our licensing partners: think "romantic comedy", when the mood turns a bit more introspective near the end of the movie. Again, our congratulations to Jeff — awesome! » Break Me Twice

Second Place: Raining Jane
The QuickLaunch Song Contest Round 4 Second Place prize of $500 cash goes to Los Angeles based Raining Jane, with their at times mellow, at times soaring song “Wyoming Sky.” The emotion is clear, the singing is beautiful, we can hear every word. The lyrics cleverly compare love with the “wide open sky” of Wyoming, nature’s grand scenery. Any movie involving Wyoming-type scenery would be well served through a placement of this song. Job well done! »Wyoming Sky

Third Place: Groove for Thought
Groove for Thought, from Seattle, round out our list of prize winners with their dancy, groovin’ song “Lay It Back,” earning the Third Place prize of $250. The song is no doubt an audience favorite and will energize any party setting, whether real, virtual or anything in-between. These guys obviously know how to lay down the grooves and the smooth harmonized vocals with a cool horn section over the top. »Lay It Back

Check out the Round 4 honorable mention winners.

 

QuickLaunch Round 3 Winners

First Place Winner: Zoe Scott
Scott's amazingly catchy song, Planet Love, wins her the top prize of $1500. The song is energetic, positive, memorable and gets listeners singing along quickly. It's a perfect candidate for closing credits in a movie to leave the audience in a great, upbeat mood.

Second Place Winner: Will Brock
Will Brock's emotional and endearing song Broken, earns him the second place prize of $500 cash.The song is very well crafted and keeps the listener hanging on the lyrics. It also showcases Will's great singing abilities and vocal range. Broken will fit well over emotional movie scenes in, for example, a more reflective moment.

Third Place Winner: The Borderers
The Borderers' instrumental song, Na Mara, receives the third place prize of $250. The song is sure to get people dancing and grooving along with it, due to its infectious energy and awesome instrumentalism.

Check out the Honorable Mention winners.

 

QuickLaunch Round 2 Winners

1st Place: Anything But Joey, One (Alt Rock)
This is an awesome lyrical alt-rock song with a style somewhere between Green Day and Blink 182. Check it out! Perfect for your closing credit applications.(Bonus songs! Last Date and Valentine)

Runner-Up: The Splitters, Dinky Di Aussie (Novelty)
For all of you state-siders planning a trip to the Outback: this song is your guidebook to Australian lingo, mate. Have Fun! »Listen

View Round 2 Honorable Mention contest winners!

 

QuickLaunch Round 1 Winners

1st Place: Steven Mark, With Lazy Sunday Afternoon, Steven has created a smooth, lush sounding song, with a cool vibe, intriguing lyrics — we love it. Listen »

Runner-Up: MiChele Williams, MiChele's song Wait On The Sun (Williams/Dissing/Gordon) has an awesome sound, a refreshing vocal track and enticing lyrics — a logical placement choice to evoke a feel-good mood for a movie or TV series focused on teens.

 
 


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