2025 AI Theme: It’s Never Too Late

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to the 2025 Talent Is Timeless Songwriting Contest: the AI Category! This year, we invite you to explore the innovative theme “It’s Never Too Late,” encouraging artists to push creative boundaries through collaboration with artificial intelligence.

Embrace a Future of Songwriting

The AI Category is designed to inspire you to harness the power of AI tools while staying true to your unique artistic vision. This is your opportunity to break new ground in songwriting and redefine what it means to create music in today’s digital age.

What We’re Looking For

If you’re ready to enter the AI category, here’s how we’d love for you to approach it:

• Use AI as a Creative Tool: The goal isn’t for AI to write your song—it’s for AI to assist or inspire! You remain the artist, making all creative decisions and crafting the final product.
• Incorporate the Theme: How does your song reflect the idea that “It’s Never Too Late”? We want to hear songs that celebrate resilience, reinvention, and timeless creativity.
• Be Transparent: In your submission, let us know how you used AI. Did you generate lyrics, melodies, or chord progressions? Sharing this information helps us evaluate your song thoughtfully.

How to Use AI Tools

To help you create your entry, consider these approaches and tools:

• Generating Lyrics: Use AI tools like OpenAI’s Jukebox or These Lyrics Do Not Exist to draft verses or suggest ideas, then refine them into your own voice.
• Melody Inspiration: Explore platforms like Amadeus Code or AIVA for melody generation that you can develop further.
• Chord Progressions: Experiment with chord suggestions using SongStarter or Humtap to build a strong foundation for your song.
• Filling in the Gaps: If you’re struggling with a line or verse, consider using Rytr or Jasper to brainstorm and complete your thoughts.

Additional AI Tools for Songwriting

Here are some more AI tools that musicians are using:

• Amper Music: Create custom music tracks easily. Explore Amper Music.
• IBM’s Watson Beat: A customizable tool for generating unique musical compositions. Discover Watson Beat.
• ChatGPT: Great for generating lyrics and brainstorming ideas. Try ChatGPT.

Judging Criteria

Your entry will be evaluated based on:

• Creativity: How uniquely and meaningfully you’ve interpreted the theme.
• Artistry: How well your song reflects your personal touch, even with AI collaboration.
• Execution: The overall quality of your song, including its emotional impact and composition.

While we’ll consider how AI was used in your creative process, our primary focus will be on your skill, vision, and the final product.

A Unique Prize for a Unique Category

We are excited to offer a special prize for this inaugural category! As we explore what this means for future contests, we promise to honor winners in a meaningful way that celebrates their creativity and innovation.

Practical Details

• Entry Contribution: £15 per song, which includes personalized feedback from our judges.
• Submission Options: Enter via URL (YouTube, SoundCloud, Bandcamp) or upload an MP3/WAV file.

Why Enter the AI Category?

This is more than just a contest; it’s an invitation to challenge yourself creatively and be part of an exciting intersection between art and technology. Whether you’re a seasoned songwriter or just curious about AI’s potential in music creation, this category is a space for experimentation, learning, and sharing your unique voice.We encourage you to comment below with any AI tools you’ve used in your songwriting process or share any experiences—good or bad—that you’ve had with these technologies. Your insights could help fellow artists navigate this innovative landscape!We can’t wait to hear your creations and see how you interpret “It’s Never Too Late.”

Submit Your Song: https://www.talentistimeless.com/competition/
Contest Checklist: https://www.talentistimeless.com/entry-checklist-2025-contest/

Let’s make history together! 🌟

Have you ever used AI for songwriting? Tell us about your experience in the comments!