Songwriting Competition Finals

Name: Songwriting Competition Finals
Start: 2026-10-17T17:00:00-0400
End: 2026-10-17T17:45:00-0400
Location: York University - Accolade East Building

Sat, 17 Oct, 5pm - 5:45pm EDT

York University - Accolade East Building

Toronto, Canada

IMSTA FESTA

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5 PM - Songwriting Competition Finals

By: Panel of Judges

Writing a great song is a primary creative goal of most artists and songwriters worldwide. Getting the beat perfect is only one step. Getting the lyrics and melody just right is another step. Then – does it have a memorable hook? Does the style and production match the story? Is it engaging to listen from beginning to end?

In this panel, the Judges will preview the top songs from the online submissions and the chosen wild card selections from the preview sessions at the show.

The panel will discuss each song's merits, giving expert feedback. This master class is a fantastic opportunity to hear these professionals discuss song structure, melody, lyrics, hook creation, production, general songsmith skills, and more.

If you are a songwriter and would like to submit a song, please do so here: https://imsta.org/sw-contest-2026

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