Talent Is Timeless
The global age-positive acoustic songwriting competition and for experienced generations (50+).
Now open to USA, Canada, UK and European residents
Pre-Register Free Now
Pre-register free now for the 2022 Competition!
World Class Prizes
Celebrity Judges
Free To Enter
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To Connect And Inspire Songwriters Age 50+
By shining a light on a 50+ years only stage, we are focusing on promoting acoustic music makers, pairing you with one in a lifetime prizes, world-renowned celebrity judges and unlocking industry opportunities that may have felt a past lifetime away.
We all know that the media discriminates against more mature generations. Talent is Timeless is on a mission to transform songwriting and music-making into an age-positive endeavour, setting you up to celebrate your age, wisdom, experience and most of all, talent.
We want to encourage people to begin their careers in the music industry without feeling that age is a barrier. By supporting you, we support change and create a chance to change perspective.
"It's Never Too Late To Be What You Might Have Been."
GEORGE ELIOT
Do you have an original song ready to be shared with the world?
It’s time to dust off your notebook, or tune that guitar, or sit at your piano and ignite that musical fire inside. The Talent is Timeless competition is here to give YOU the platform you may have missed out on, and to open the doors to your songwriting possibilities.
What Are You Waiting For?
If you’re 50+ years of age, have written an original song in an acoustic genre style and can record a video or audio file of your song, you’re who we’re looking for to shake up the music industry and change the tide.
With some incredible prizes and even more impressive judges, your time is now.
Saskia Says
“The idea for Talent is Timeless was born from years of touring and getting to know my fans. Many of them are highly talented musicians and passionate people who started playing music ‘late’ or didn’t take steps at the ‘right’ time. Many had a family, responsibilities, and the general feeling that they had ‘missed the boat’. Well, I started this competition to prove all of those things wrong.
The lockdown only strengthened the feeling of wanting to reach out and to stay connected to our community of creative, talented, musical people and I realised that the time to do that is now. With this competition I am sending a strong message to the world that there is no such thing as too late.”
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“It’s been life changing…
Saskia has created a very safe space for us to share”
Vikki FieldenTalent Is Timeless member Saskia has created a very safe space for us to share”
“I’ve learned so much about being a bit more savvy when it comes to not just creating music but really really understanding the mechanics of modern music making and modern marketing”
Donna CanaleTalent Is Timeless member 
"It’s made me realise that this is the beginning of something, not the end"
John DrakesTalent Is Timeless Member 
“It has been a blast, the whole thing, I’ve enjoyed every moment of it.”
David McCannTalent Is Timeless Member 
"Talent Is Timeless is a brilliant place to start because you get all this free help.”
Tony ErskineTalent Is Timeless member 
“Talent Is Timeless has absolutely revolutionised my world”
Roberta SmithTalent Is Timeless member 
“It’s given me the next step on in my musical career”
Ged WilsonTalent Is Timeless member 
“It spurred me on to actually produce something”
Kieran WillsTalent Is Timeless member 
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Talent is Timeless Songwriting Competition 2022
Pre-Register Free To Enter The 2022 Competition
"I entered the Inaugural Talent is Timeless Competition and didn’t expect to, but ended up in the final. Was absolutely delighted; you always hope but it always seems to happen to other people. Talent is Timeless has given me so many wonderful experiences, the opportunity to record at Abbey Road Studios, performing at the Bedford in Balham and a whole new songwriting family. Go on give the competition a go, you never know!"
Emma Gale
Talent Is Timeless member
Enter & Win
Competition Rules
Entrants must be 50+ years of age
You have written an original song in the style of acoustic music
You must be a USA, Canada, UK or EU resident
The formats accepted are: video or audio file of your song – phone recordings are fine
Enter from Feb 1st 2022
Closing date 28th February 2022
Semi finalists announced March 30th
Winner announced Mid/late April
Co-writes are welcome, so long as all parties are over 50 by Feb 28th
This is a free competition, and no submission fee or voting will be required, donations towards the costs and the charities however, will be welcome, but optional
Prizes 2022
Record Deal
Artist friendly record deal with JAM Records London
Studio Time
Last year we took our winner to Abbey Road Studios
Flights/Travel
We cover the winners travel to the studio
Accommodation
We cover the winners stay in London
Radio Play
On our partners stations
Photoshoot
Professional photoshoot at the studio
Music Video
Professional music video made for the winning track
Spotify promotion
Playlisting on Spotify
Equipment
From our partners
Magazine Reviews
In regional and national papers
Workshop
With our double Ivor Novello award winning judge
Mentoring
With industry professionals
Judges 2022
Songwriter Competition Disclaimer:
One song submission is permitted per person
We do not claim to own any of the original music submitted
Amateur songwriters over 50+yrs are encouraged to apply
We welcome applications from USA, UK, and Europe
Travel expenses covered by us include flights from your nearest major airport and accommodation in London. We cannot cover costs related to pandemic measures (e.g. PCR tests)
Songs will be judged on the audio alone
If the winning songwriter prefers not to perform the vocals of their song, they can request the host artist to sing it or bring a singer of their choice
We are committed to encouraging a diverse range of applicants
All enquiries contact: hello@talentistimeless.com
Meet The 2021 Talent Is Timeless Winner: Fergus McNeill
Biography
Fergus started writing songs only in his mid-40s.
In his day-job as an academic criminologist, he had stumbled upon the idea of using collaborative songwriting to explore crime and justice. To that end, in 2013 he co-founded the arts organisation Vox Liminis (www.voxliminis.co.uk) with his friend and colleague, Alison Urie.
He soon found himself part of songwriting workshops and, very quickly, the songwriting bug had him firmly in its grip. Over the last 8 years, he has written many songs, but Bloodrush is the first and only one to be studio-recorded and commercially released.
Fergus lives in Glasgow with his wife and two teenage children.
'Bloodrush' by Talent Is Timeless winner 2021 Fergus McNeill
Filmed and recorded at Abbey Road Studios
Words and music: Fergus McNeill
Drums and Percussion: Louis Abbott
Backing vocals: Saskia Griffiths-Moore
Piano and backing vocals: Donna Maciocia
Electric guitar: James Mackay
Vocals and acoustic guitar: Fergus McNeill
Violin: Jill O’Sullivan
Double bass: Thomas Holder
Engineered by: William Baker
Produced by: Kris Gorski, Audioplanet
Mastered by: Magdalena Piotrowska, Hear Candy
Videography by Carl Russ-Mohl (Muphovi Ltd)
‘Bloodrush’ is available on all streaming platforms.