Origioke National Songwriting Contest
Entries Are Officially CLOSED
To every songwriter who trusted us with their music: thank you. Putting an original song out there takes courage, and we don't take it lightly.
A Huge Thank-You to Our Sponsors
TechFarms, Studio812, and Max Foster Entertainment. Their leaders will be serving as our judges, so every entry will be heard by people who know this industry.
We're headed into Nashville to meet with Max Foster Entertainment and kick off the judging.
What Happens Next
Happening now
Every Entry Gets a Full Listen
Every entry is being listened to — yes, by humans — start to finish.
October 30
Top 5 Finalists Announced
The five finalists will be revealed publicly right here.
November 15
Winner Announced
One songwriter takes the crown for 2026.
What the Winner Gets
- Studio time with pros
- Airplay on Sonic Hue Radio
- An introduction to a Nashville-based agency
- Every step shared publicly, so you can follow along
Your Music, Your Rights
Every song entered is also part of the Origioke Music Discovery Ecosystem for the next year (at the discretion of the artist). And as promised, we take no rights from any songs submitted.
