2025 Lake Martin LOCAL Songwriters Festival APPLICATION!

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PLEASE NOTE: Local artists must live within 50 miles of 125 N Broadnax Street, Dadeville, Alabama 36853

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 fourth 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 local artists that may be interested in being a part of this year's LMSF Local Stage on Sunday, July 27, 2025.

• Songwriters who are established in the industry or are currently making their mark
• Songwriters that have a significant presence on social media, Facebook, Spotify, Instagram and/or a dedicated website
• Songwriters who are 18 years of age or older

• Talent fee paid: Based on experience
• Publicity: Artists will be highlighted on social media, television, and radio
• Songwriters are welcome to sell merchandise, and promote themselves during their set and up to one hour before and after their set

• July 24, 2025 will consist of VIP night that is invitation only to festival supporters
• July 24-27 2025 is the length of the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival event
• There will be artists from all over the country performing at multiple venues throughout the Lake Martin area
• July 27, 2025 is the final day and will be ending with the LMSF Local Stage 
• Writer’s round type stage setups
• Each artist would have a total of 40 minutes (total includes setup). You will need to have enough original material to perform at least 4 songs.  
• Sound system to include mics are included at venue.

We do not hire songwriters through bookers or management companies. If you are obligated to a management company, we encourage you to pay them their booking fees but understand we will communicate directly with the songwriter. No fee is required to apply.  Artists for the 2024 festival will be selected by number of votes from the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival Board.  

• Applications are due by May 1, 2025
• Artists that are part of the festival's locals stage cannot perform within 50 miles of 125 N Broadnax Street, Dadeville, Alabama 36853 from July 13, 2025 to the final day of event on July 27, 2025 up until the LMSF Local's Stage event
• Verification of the receipt of the application will be returned via email
• All applicants will receive a response from via email by May 31, 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