July 26, 2023 through July 30, 2023
LAKE MARTIN AREA, ALABAMA

Lake Martin Songwriters Festival has its own website lakemartinsongwritersfestival.com. The application is generated through Tallapoosa County Tourism's website, which is home to Lake Martin. 

The multi-day songwriter’s festival features over 20 artists at multiple venues ranging from intimate listening rooms to spacious outdoor stages all around Alabama’s Treasured Lake, Lake Martin.   Apply to be a part of this third annual event that includes established touring artists as well as those that are up and coming. Music from all genres is welcome! This application allows us to collect information on the artists that may be interested in being a part of this festival.

What we are looking for:

• Songwriters who are making a significant portion or all of their income in the music industry. 
• Songwriters who are established in the industry or are currently making their mark.
• Songwriters that have a significant presence on social media, Facebook, Spotify, Instagram and a dedicated website.
• Songwriters who are 18 years of age or older.

What’s included:

• Lodging: Artists will have the opportunity to be hosted right on beautiful Lake Martin
• Meals:   Two meals and refreshments provided each day of performances.
• Talent fee paid: Based on experience.
• Publicity: Artists will be highlighted on social media, television, and radio
• Songwriters are welcome to sell merchandise, and promote themselves during their set and up to one hour before and after their set
• Opportunities to take part in the activities available around the area

What to expect:

• July 25, 2023, will consist of VIP night that is invitation only to festival supporters
• July 26, 2023 and July 30, 2023, will consist of both day and night sets at multiple venues TBD. We would like each artist to perform at least 3 sets during their stay. We will do all we can to make those 3 sets on three consecutive days. 
• July 30, 2023, If you are interested in performing on Sunday morning at any place of worship that we schedule, please let us know when completing the application. 
• Writer’s round type stage setups
• Total set time is dependent on number of artists in round, time and location. Typically each artist would have a total of 40 minutes. 
• Sound system to include mics are included at each venue.

We do not hire songwriters through bookers or management companies. If you are obligated to a management company, we encourage you to pay them their booking fees but understand we will communicate directly with the songwriter. No fee is required to apply.  Artists for the 2023 festival will be selected by number of votes from the Lake Martin Songwriters Festival Board.  Applications are due by February 10, 2023.  Artists that are part of the festival cannot perform within 100 miles of Dadeville, Alabama between May 1, 2023, and the final day of the festival.  

• Verification of the receipt of the application will be returned via email.
• All applicants will receive a response from via email by February 24, 2023. 
• Due to high volume, please do not inquire about the status of your application.

Call  256-215-3067 with any questions about the festival or the application process.