A popular songwriting contest, headquartered in Branson, will now serve as a fundraiser for a local nonprofit.
The HOOKED! Songwriting Contest is produced and hosted by the well-known musical group Prince Ivan—Brydon Brett and Aaron Space—and The Nest Concert Venue, which is owned by Tom and Andrea Brett. This year the event will partner with the Branson Veterans Task Force, to provide essential funding for the nonprofit organization.
Based in Branson, the HOOKED! Songwriting Contest receives submissions from songwriters nationwide, each hoping to be one of the top-ten finalists who perform on a Branson stage.
"This year's contest gives applicants nationwide the opportunity to get their songs heard by industry professional submissions judges who have incredible credentials," explained Faith Nelson, Executive Assistant at The Nest Concert Venue. "Beyonce, Morgan Wallen, Jennifer Lopez, Kenny Chesney, Maverick City Music, Grammy nominations, hundreds of millions of views and more. The Top ten contestants will then have the chance to take the Pepsi Legends Theater stage on October 5 to perform in front of celebrity Show Judges, to be announced soon, and a live audience in an American Idol-style contest for a $1,000 cash prize. And, that is where the Branson Veterans Task Force comes in."
The well-known organization, with a mission of empowering the Branson area to create an environment of patriotic pride and dignity to recognize and honor our nation's veterans and their families, will receive all profits from ticket sales at the October 5 event.
“We couldn’t be more excited about this partnership,” noted BVTF Chairperson Becky Jewsbury. “Not only will it benefit the mission of our organization, but it will increase awareness and growth of the songwriting industry in the Ozarks, which we believe will foster more economic growth and tourism in the Branson area.”
The HOOKED! Songwriting Contest has become a well-established tradition in the Branson area.
“The goal of HOOKED! is to help Branson and the Ozarks become a hub for original music, songwriting and the recording industry at large,” explained Brydon Brett. “Choosing Branson Veterans Task Force as our nonprofit partner this year was an easy choice because it’s a true partnership. The more people that come to the show on October 5, the more money we can raise to support BVTF’s amazing mission and simultaneously bolster the songwriting industry in the Ozarks. It’s a huge win-win.”
Submissions for the HOOKED! Songwriting Contest are open until Saturday, August 10. Each songwriter, age 12 and above, can submit up to three songs, of any genre.
For more information about HOOKED!, or to submit original songs for the contest, visit www.hookedsongwritingcontest.com.
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