UK Songwriting Contest

22/01/2025

SINGER-SONGWRITER WINNER
Tan Si Min (Frances) is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Singapore and she is currently completing her Masters degree in Music Theory and Composition: Songwriting at New York University in New York City. She also studies voice with Best Jazz Vocal Album Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis. Si Min told us that she always loved music. She learnt to play the guitar, piano and drums at age 11 and began writing her own original songs at age 13. She now writes, produces and releases her own original music on all streaming platforms. Previously a UKSC Semi-Finalist in 2022, this year her song 'Just Me' is Winner of the Singer-songwriter category. Si Mim says: "I am always open to collaborate, so please feel free to reach out".

21/01/2025

EDM WINNER - CHRIS STOKES
The winning EDM song in the 2024 UKSC is "A Light" by Chris Stokes. Chris told the UKSC: "I've been writing songs for a few years now, mostly guitar based indie rock. However I started learning piano recently and found writing ballads to be really satisfying, and surprisingly this led to venturing into EDM.
Mashing up my love of emotional melody and stumbling across a catchy drop I wrote an EDM ballad!
I'm over the moon to be a category winner of the UK Songwriting Contest, it's always given me such great focus to my songwriting and the competition is run really well and is always exciting to enter." Check out Chris's winning song and all the other winners at songwritingcontest.co.uk/2024

20/01/2025

PRESS AND MEDIA
Many Winners and Finalists, and some Semi Finalists, receive good press coverage and radio plays each year, especially with local BBC Radio stations who are always strong UKSC supporters. Here is a newspaper article about STELLA FULLARD the Christian/Faith Winner with her song Mercy Bleeds, for example. We only get to know about these if you tell us, so if you have had any coverage or radio plays or interviews please email us with details.

20/01/2025

CHRISTIAN / FAITH WINNER
Stella Fullard, from Shropshire, wins the Christian/ Faith Category with her original song Mercy Bleeds. Stella is a talented songwriter who made it to UKSC Semi Finals and Finals in past years and she finally achieved a Winner position in 2024. She says "I always wanted to win the Christian category. I know it isn’t the most popular genre but it is a big part of me and it is what I like to write about." Stella was previously named as one of the shortlisted composers in the search for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Song in 2022. Listen to her song, and the other winning songs at songwritingcontest.co.uk/2024

17/01/2025

UKSC POP WINNER
Mathan Sathy's original pop song "Here" was chosen by the judges as Pop Winner in the 2024 UK Songwriting Contest. He says that "pop music is my world, and my songs are designed for major pop artists, TV shows, films, and commercials". You can find his music on all major streaming platforms and listen to this track and all the other winning tracks at songwritingcontest.co.uk/2024

15/01/2025

NATALIE FOOKS - UKSC TEEN WINNER
Natalie Fooks is a hard working Singer-Songwriter from Sheffield, UK, who is making a name for herself in the music industry. She is pictured here with her well deserved UKSC Certificate. In 2023 she won BBC Young Chorister of The Year and was named by the BBC as a “prodigious musical talent". In 2024 she was awarded TEEN WINNER of the UK Songwrting Contest and British Songwriting Awards for her original composition Nowhere Without You, Her winning UKSC track had BBC radio play and Natalie was interviewed by BBC Radio Yorkshire (BBC Sheffield, BBC Leeds and BBC Humberside) about her winning UKSC position. Natalie has a YouTube channel and is on Facebook and Instagram and her releases can be heard and streamed on Spotify. She is featured on the UKSC website and socials and you can see her award listing on the BritSong website at britsong.com We expect we will be hearing much more of Natalie in the coming years as she develops as a performer and songwriter.
Natalie Fooks

31/12/2024

LOVE SONGS WINNER
We have announced the Love Song Category Winner and it is Don't Walk Away by Chris Broom. Almost all the category winners are now listed on the UKSC website and we will post a link to the complete playlist here as soon as they are all announced. Lucy Thomas Chris Broom Music

Chris Broom is a songwriter from Guildford in Surrey, UK who has been writing music since he was a teenager. This UKSC winning song, 'Don't Walk Away" is per...

23/12/2024

POP WINNER ANNOUNCED
"Here" - by songwriter Mathan Sathy.

The 2024 UKSC Pop Song winner is "Here" written by Mathan Sathy - a talented songwriter from Adelaide, Australia. He says that his aim is to create "catchy, ...

22/12/2024

HOW TO WRITE A SONG
The AC Category winner has been announced. How To Write A Song by Benjamin Burke wins this category. Listen to it on the link below. And share your thoughts about writing songs in the comments section below the video on YouTube. Benjamin Burke

The UKSC judges chose this song by talented songwriter Benjamin Burke, "How To Write A Song", as the Winner of the Adult Contemporary AC Category in the 2024...

21/12/2024

CHECK YOUR EMAIL
if you entered songs in the 2024 UK Songwriting Contest

18/12/2024

ENTRANTS
! Finalists Announced !
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10/12/2024

ENTRANTS
Check the UKSC dashboard for results update!!!
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25/11/2024

WRITE A SONG WITH RACHEL
Multi award winning musician and songwriter (and UKSC judge) Rachel Walker Mason will co-write a song with a winner of The UK Songwriting Contest this year. Rachel is a Recording Academy member and a voting member of the GRAMMYs currently working with Grammy nominees, Billboard Hot 100 Artists and alumni from The Voice UK and American Idol. She was named a UK Woman Of The Year and she is a respected and well known figure in the UK and International music industries. This is a unique opportunity for one lucky winner to work with, and co-write with, one of the most talented, experienced, well connected and respected names in the music business!

DEADLINE - LAST WEEK TO ENTER
The UKSC 2024 closes for entries at the end of this month. So this week is your last chance to enter songs. If you haven't submitted yet, or you still have songs to enter, don't forget that you only have until Midnight on 30 November.

CATEGORIES
We have changed the categories around this year. The favorites are all still there but there have been some interesting changes. Visit the Song Categories Page on the UKSC website here for details. Let us know what you think of the categories.

DID YOU KNOW?
The UKSC was founded with The BRIT Trust (the BRIT Awards charity organization) to discover and nurture new songwriting talent. This sets it apart from all other songwriting competitions and we remain true to that original aim. If you are one of the UKSC regulars we welcome you back this year. If you are new to the UKSC, from the UK or internationally, we welcome you to join us in 2024 and be part of this years event. As always, contact us at any time for support from the UKSC Team.

Very best wishes,
The UKSC Team

Rachel Walker Mason

Songwriting Contest Blog

17/11/2024

With the final deadline of the 2024 UKSC approaching at the the end of this month (on November 30) here are our top ten songwriting tips to help you write that final entry! These are tips that professional songwriters use, and also some of our own recommendations based on our many years of experience and feedback from songwriters and song contest judges.

With the final deadline of the 2024 UKSC approaching at the the end of this month (on November 30) here are our top ten songwriting tips to help you write that final entry!. These are tips that...

06/11/2024

EARLY RESULTS ARE ONLINE
! CHECK THE UKSC WEBSITE !
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24/06/2024

EARLY RESULTS DEADLINE
Do you want early results for your songs? Session One closes at the end of the month on Sunday 30th June. Submit before the deadline to get your results in days and see if you are in the Semi Finals. All Semi Finalists will be announced within days. You will receive your Star Rating from the judges for your songs and everyone will receive their Certificates and position in the event. Certificates will be awarded for Semi Finalist, Commended Entry, Special Mention and other positions. For a detailed explanation of your Star Rating and Award positions click here.

Time is running out so be sure to get your songs into the contest over the coming days. The deadline is at midnight on Sunday so you have the rest of this week and the whole weekend to submit. All songs entered after the weekend deadline will go into the second session (with results announced at the end of the contest in October/November).

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21/06/2024

ENTRANTS: CHECK YOUR EMAIL
We have just emailed all 2024 entrants. Check your inbox for news about entries. If you don't see our email check your spam folder (and mark emails from us as "not spam").

18/06/2024

SESSION ONE SONG DEADLINE: JUNE 30
Submit your songs before the deadline to get your early results within days! You will receive your Star Ratings from the judges and see your current position in the event. SEMI-FINALISTS will be announced and UKSC Certificates issued for all entrants. All Semi Finalists will be carefully considered for the Finals and Winners selections. Submit now before the 30 June deadline. Visit the UKSC at https://songwritingcontest.co.uk - INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES ARE WELCOME