2025 LMSF 20 & Under Competition ENTRY APPLICATION!

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Please note: To compete in this competition, singer-songwriters must be 20 years old or under as of competition date, July 25, 2025

The multi-day songwriter’s festival features 30 artists at multiple venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor stages all around Alabama’s Treasured Lake, Lake Martin. Apply to be a part of this fifth annual event that includes established touring artists as well as those that are up and coming. Music from all genres is welcome! This application allows us to collect information on artists ages 20 & under who are interested in a chance to perform on the Lake Martin Songwriter's Festival Stages!

The 20 & Under Singer-Songwriter Competition will be held Friday, July 25, 2025 beginning at approximately 6:00 PM CT. The LMSF Committee will review entry applications and select ten (10) acts to compete and perform two (2) songs on the Friday Night Stage. If selected the winner of Friday night's 20 & Under Singer-Songwriter Competition, you will be invited to perform on stage Saturday evening, July 26, 2025 alongside the LMSF 2025 professionally established songwriters.

• Singer-songwriters must be 20 years old or under as of competition date, July 25, 2025
• Singer-songwriters will be asked to perform one song they wrote and a second song of their choosing (does not have to be one they wrote)
• A scholarship to the Jeffrey Steele Academy Bootcamp (https://www.jeffreysteeleacademy.com/) will be awarded in addition to your invitation to perform on Saturday night's stage
• Artists will be highlighted on social media
• Contestants are welcome to sell merchandise and promote themselves at Friday evening's competition before and after competition
• Contestant winner will be able to sell their merchandise at Saturday night's show as well
• Backline equipment will be provided at venue
• No fee required to apply

We do not work through booking agencies or management companies. We communicate directly with the artist and/or guardian.  Applications are due by June 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT.  

• Verification of the receipt of the application will be returned via email
• All applicants will receive a response via email by June 30, 2025 
• Due to high volume, please do not inquire about the status of your application

Call (256) 215-3067 with any questions about the festival or the application process!