Preliminary judging process is now taking place. Shortlisted finalists will be notified early July and winners will be announced end August.

 

If you haven't heard from us by then, your entry has unfortunately not been successful at this time.

 

We had many entries, so please do not let this discourage you and keep on writing songs and enter next year if you are still within the age range.

 

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Make It, Break It (MIBI) is a unique songwriting contest for young UK based musicians to showcase and develop their music to get to the next step.  Judges include  Chris Martin (Coldplay), EMI record label & music publisher, Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe, music producer Steve Levine…..for full judges details click here and listen to Chris Martin on what winning the competition meant to him.

The competition is even bigger this year with exciting opportunities for aspiring young musicians. The prizes include an all expenses paid 5 day music academy, a private consultation at EMI and a full session in their recording studios and much more.  For full prize details click here.

 

“I like the experience MIBI gives and what it does for young songwriters who want to get their songs in front of a public audience. The very best of luck”.

Paul McCartney

 

 

 

 

 

The Make It, Break It Awards are brought to you by The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) with Yamaha and supported by HMV and EMI.