Become the artist you were meant to be.

Over 50? Get industry-level feedback, recognition and a real shot at a record deal + recording at Abbey Road Studios.

All entries receive a minimum of two rounds of professional feedback and transparent scoring, which you can choose to make public or private. 

Join thousands of mature songwriters who have already stepped into the spotlight… 

Jamie Manning, 2024 Winner

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Start Your Journey to a record deal and a world class studio.

...enter now
our 2026 Annual Competition!

Why buy a song bundle?

  • Increase your likelihood of winning by entering more times
  • Submit multiple song to multiple genre’s
  • Cheapest price guaranteed now – entries are £30 per song after Jan 1st.

What you get when you enter:

  • Guaranteed written feedback on your song within 30 days of the contest close date
  • Your song reviewed by 2 independent professionals before the contest progresses so your song’s fate never rests on the opinion of just 1 person
  • Artist profile with your submissions tracked in a personal dashboard
  • Song Scorecard to track progress and view your feedback
  • Chances at winning major prizes like: Record deal, Recording at Abbey Road Studios, Music video, Professional Photographs, Equipment/Software, playlisting in all 600+ UK Caffe Nero stores & publicity inside and outside out community
  • Song Entry Credits that never expire so you can use them year after year
  • Option to transfer song entry credits to other members as gifts.

How it works:

  1. Purchase your competition credits today. These get applied to your Talent Is Timeless account. When purchasing you will be prompted to log in or create a free account.
  2. Once purchased you will see ‘Song Credits’ applied to your account instantly.
  3. The contest opens on Jan 1st 2026, and you enter your song(s) as normal (with a file upload or streaming link). Our system will see and use your credits.

About the Talent Is Timeless Song Contest

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How Song Credits Work

Full Song Entry Video Demonstration

FAQs

Do my Competition Credits expire?

No.

Your credits never expire. You can use them in 2026, 2027, or any future year of the contest.

Yes.

You can transfer Contest Entry Credits to any other member — even if they only have a free account.

This makes earlybird bundles a great gift for songwriter friends.

You can purchase Early Bird Credits any time in December, but the Early Bird offer ends on December 31st.

From January 1st onward, standard 2026 pricing applies.

From January 1st:

  • £30 per entry for non-members
  • £20 per entry for Premium Members

Early Bird bundles bring the cost down to £15 per entry, and even as low as £7.90 per entry in the larger bundles.
This exclusive pricing was only available during December 2025.

Each song you enter gives you an additional shot on goal.
While entering more songs does not guarantee a win, it increases your chances by giving the judges more opportunities to connect with your work.
Many entrants like to:

  • Submit songs in multiple genres
  • Enter both new songs and polished favourites
  • Submit several ideas to see which resonates most

At the very least, you’ll receive helpful written feedback and build momentum in your creative practice.

Yes.

Each credit allows you to submit any one song, in any genre or country category you qualify for.

Yes.

AI-assisted songs must be entered into the AI Category, with a short note explaining which tools were used.

Yes.

Every entry receives written feedback from two independent judges — this is one of the most valued parts of the contest experience.

No.

A free account is enough to enter the contest and manage your submissions.
Premium Members simply receive a discounted entry price (£20 per song instead of £30).

You’ll see your credits added to your account as soon as payment is processed.
You can redeem them for submissions as soon as the contest opens on January 1st.

You’ll receive:

  1. A confirmation email
  2. Your credits added to your account (or instructions to assign them if purchasing as a guest)
  3. Access to your dashboard where you can view, manage, or gift your credits

Not a problem.

You can purchase credits without logging in, then assign them to your account afterwards.

If you’ve forgotten your password, simply use the Reset Password link at login.

Please see section 5.13 Early Bird Contest Entry Credits of our Terms and Conditions.

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