MACA Song Writers Quest 2019 Is Calling for Entries Now

　　The Macau Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MACA) is announcing the kick-off of the MACA Song Writers Quest 2019, and is now calling for entries until 4pm, May 8th, support from the Cultural Affairs Bureau, Oriental Foundation and Associação dos Proprietários do Teatro Dom Pedro V Macau. In its seventh year, the Song Writers Quest is MACA’s biggest annual musical event. While MACA keeps on devoting to Macau’s music industry, the competition aims to contribute to the local music industry by helping and discovering local music talent to join the industry, and providing music creators with a platform to demonstrate their talents. MACA has announced its panel of celebrity judges for this year’s competition, comprising Schumann (Hong Kong Composer, Arranger & Music Producer), Adrian Chan (Hong Kong Composer, Arranger & Music Producer) and Gene Lau (Hong Kong Lyricist). Their professional opinions and constructive advices will be able to help the entrants make further progress in their musical careers.

　　About the admission procedure and related terms: MACA Song Writers Quest 2019 is now calling for entries until 4 p.m. May 8th, by which time entrants must submit a completed entry form and all supporting materials (including CD, score and lyrics without writers’ names) to the MACA office (Alameda Dr. Carlos D’Assumpcao No. 258, Praca Kin Heng Long C10, Macau).

　　The judging panel will join forces to select eight songs from all the entries to enter the final round of competition, where they will be performed on Quest night, 21 July, at the Dom Pedro V Theatre. Seven awards will be presented: Winner, 1st Runner-Up and the 2nd Runner-Up for The Best Song, Best Music, Best Lyrics, Best Performance and My Favourite Song. In addition, the eight final songs will be collected for MACA ALBUM VOL. 7, serving as a reward and an incentive for entrants. Award winners may have the opportunity to join the International Song Writing Camp. MACA Song Writers Quest 2019 invites all people who are interested in music creation to participate actively.

　　Download Form:http://www.maca.org.mo/doc/song_writers_quest_2019.pdf

　　Event details contacts:

　　Macau Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers (MACA)

　　Ms. Cherry Lai

　　Tel: +853 2888 2380

　　Email: info@maca.org.mo