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10th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition Opens for EntriesAspiring songwriters have a festive opportunity to share their original holiday music. The 10th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition is now accepting submissions for original Christmas or holiday songs, offering both recognition and a chance to break into the music industry.

Participants can submit songs they’ve written or co-written—the kind of originals that could one day stand alongside classics like “Last Christmas” by Wham! or Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.”

The competition offers several rewards. The top winner will receive a Christmas Songwriting trophy, a memento for the mantel, and potentially a songwriting contract with a major music publishing house. Additionally, the top 15 finalists will see their songs featured on a Christmas/Holiday compilation CD, which will be promoted to radio stations across the United States and Canada—providing valuable exposure for emerging songwriters and artists.

Last year’s winners demonstrated the spirit of collaboration in holiday music. Ben Winship and Tim O’Brien (pictured) took top honors for their playful entry “Santa Ate a Gummy.” The duo reflected on their success, saying,

“This is a great honor to win the top prize… we are thrilled to have been selected.”

Second place went to Austria’s Karin Bachner and Tobias M. Hoffmann for “In The Mood For Christmas,” while Jan Edwards, Lucy LeBlanc, and Corey Lee Barker claimed third with “Mingle Neath The Mistletoe.” All three winning songs were co-writes, emphasizing the collaborative nature of creating holiday music.

Songwriters looking to enter have until December 23 to submit their work. For more information and entry details, visit Songwriting.net’s Christmas competition page.

For inspiration, listening to past Christmas classics can spark ideas:

The next holiday hit could be yours—the stage is open for new voices this season!The post 10th Annual Christmas Songwriting Competition Opens for Entries first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

Jorja Smith’s label FAMM seeks share of royalties from viral track ‘I Run’ amid AI allegations, calls for industry ‘guardrails’ to protect artistsLabel claims the track was created using AI trained on the British singer's music
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Suno has acquired Songkick: What it means for ArtistsControversial AI music platform Suno acquired Songkick as part of its new deal with Warner Music Group. But why would an AI music creation tool want to own a struggling concert listing service?
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Sonica is a New Music Platform Putting Artists Back in ControlNo hidden fees, no commissions, no algorithms, no AI — Sonica is the latest startup offering artists ethics-aligned streaming with 100% ownership of revenues and rights.
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For a Life of Sin: Rob Miller and the Making of Bloodshot RecordsBloodshot Records co-founder Rob Miller tells the story behind the "insurgent country" movement where punk rock met twang in his new book "The Hours Are Long, But the Pay Is Low: A Curious Life in Independent Music." AllMusic runs through the setlist and the backstage rider.

Robert Kyncl signs new deal as Warner Music Group’s CEONew deal includes PSU package and options tied to company share price performance
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The Bob Moog Foundation Announces “What Would Bob Do” Winter Raffle for Custom Built $24,000 Eurorack SynthesizerThe Bob Moog Foundation just dropped its 2025 winter raffle and the grand prize is a bespoke, one-of-a-kind Eurorack system worth $24,000.

Crafted for maximal musical mayhem, this 15U (126 hp) walnut cabinet was built by Asheville wood-smith Christopher Perryman (from Goldsplinter Woodworking Studio) and filled with 50 Eurorack modules plus 11 expressive controllers from 52 different manufacturers across 17 countries. The result is a fully-loaded, performance-ready playground built to honor the impulse of Bob Moog’s original curiosity for expressive, hands-on synthesis. As curator and modular guru Chris Meyer puts it, the theme here is “What Would Bob Do?”—and the system lives up to that question.

On top of this sonic powerhouse, the winner also receives a signed copy of the 352-page book Push, Turn, Move by Kim Bjørn, plus full-access to Meyer’s Learning Modular online courses—and even patch cables courtesy of Luigi's Modular Supply.

If you don’t win the Eurorack head, no worries. The raffle also offers two more prizes: a coveted Expressive‑E Osmose MPE synth (second prize, valued at $1,799) and a license for Noisy 2 (third prize, valued at $149).

Tickets went on sale today, December 1, 2025: $25 each, 5 for $100, 12 for $200, or 35 for $500. The raffle is open internationally, and winners will be announced on December 23. Proceeds support the foundation’s ongoing initiatives: Dr. Bob’s SoundSchool, the foundation’s archives, and the Moogseum.

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Johnny Cash Estate Sues Coca-Cola Over “Sound-Alike” AdThe estate of Johnny Cash has filed a federal lawsuit against Coca-Cola — accusing the beverage giant of unlawfully using a voice that closely mimics the late singer’s in a 2025 ad campaign.
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#The100DayProject For Musicians: Jumpstart your career in 2026For artists headed into a new year of releases, touring, and audience growth, #The100DayProject for Musicians may be the most effective - and affordable - career and creative accelerator available.
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Olivia Dean wins fans partial refunds from Ticketmaster and AXSLive Nation's Ticketmaster and AEG's AXS will give refunds to Olivia Dean fans who purchased resale tickets on their platforms, The partial refunds will reflect the difference between the original price and the higher prices charged by resellers.
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Top Music Business News Last WeekLast week's top music business news include a big win for Olivia Dean and her fans, a UK plan to help grassroots venues, Bandzoogle updates, a deep dive into Bandsintown and more.
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GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Progresive R&B AlbumThe 2025 GRAMMY nominations are here and we're going to help you to untangle it all right up until the big event, continuing with the Best Progressive R&B Album category.

Take a listen to the nominated albums below--who do you think will win?

See the full list of nominees in every category here.

BLOOMDurand Bernarr

Adjust BrightnessBilal

LOVE ON DIGITALDestin Conrad

Access All AreasFLO

Come As You AreTerrace Martin & Kenyon Dixon

Flo photo courtesy of Republic Records.The post GRAMMY Nominations 2025: Best Progresive R&B Album first appeared on Music Connection Magazine.

From WMG’s Suno deal to Spotify’s reported US price hike plans… it’s MBW’s weekly round-upThe biggest headlines from the past few days – all in one place
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How to Book Venues, Plan Concerts and Market Live Shows & ToursWith as much as 80% of the typical musicians income coming from performing live, it's essential to do it right. Learn how to book venues, plan concerts and market live shows with advice drawn from Berklee College of Music's popular Touring 101 online course.
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