Mic Drop: A Songwriting Contest & Music Industry Meet-Up For Youth

Founded in 2000, Stax Music Academy carries forward the rich legacy of Stax Records by equipping young talents with the power of music.

Stax Music Academy

Music meet-up &amp; songwriting contest for 6th-12th graders! Win cash, studio time, and more. Industry insights and live performances. FREE!

Crosstown Concourse

<p>Have you got Memphis's next hit? Do your songs have your friends humming the chorus hours later? Does everyone say "you ate" after hearing your song? Register today for Mic Drop, a songwriting contest and music industry meet-up for middle and high school students. The live songwriting performances will take place in the Green Room.</p><p>Before the music comes, the business, Mic Drop hits off with Industry professionals sharing secrets on how to make money, get the best studio sound, and promote your music in today’s competitive space. Along the way, you will hear about exciting careers you can pursue in the entertainment sector.</p>

<h3>Mic Drop - Enter your best track to get a showcase spot</h3><p>Prizes will be given to the top 3 contestants. To enter the competition, send original songs to <a href="mailto:Ryan.peel@staxmusicacademy.org" title="mailto:Ryan.peel@staxmusicacademy.org" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ryan.peel@staxmusicacademy.org</a> as an mp3 or video file. Submission deadline: May 19th</p><h3><br></h3><h4>Prize Packages</h4><ul><li>$500 cash prizes</li><li>Studio time</li><li>1-year paid account from DistroKid, a music Distribution service</li><li>Artist bio written by music journalist Jared Boyd</li><li>Photoshoot with a professional photographer</li><li>Swag bags</li></ul><p><br></p><h4>Info Sessions/Panels</h4><ul><li>Secure the Bag: Making Money in Music</li><li>Punch In: Studio Tips From GRAMMY Winners</li><li>Promo Prodigy: Decoding the Secrets of Music Business Promotion</li></ul>

Agenda

Hear from Industry professionals sharing secrets on how to make money, get the best studio sound, and promote your music in today’s competitive space. Along the way, you will hear about exciting careers you can pursue in the entertainment sector. These 3 sessions will take place throughout the Crosstown Concourse. Attendees will receive a detailed schedule with locations before the event. 

Music Industry Meet-up

The showcase portion of this event will take place in the Green Room at Crosstown Concourse (2nd floor suite 208, next to the Art Bar)

Prizes will be given to the top 3 contestants. The performances will be judged by a panel of Industry professionals. To enter the competition, send original songs to Ryan.peel@staxmusicacademy.org as an mp3 or video file. Submission deadline: May 19th

Questions about the competition? Email Ryan.peel@staxmusicacademy.org
