Conshohocken Plymouth Whitemarsh Rotary

Songwriting Contest

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CPW Rotary has been involved with the Karama Education Center (KEC) in Uganda since 2018, working closely with staff to help identify needs and promote student health & achievement. 

Our newest project aligns with the Uganda Ministry of Education’s initiative to support Music, Drama, and Dance (MDD) programs in schools as a co-curricular tool to advance 4 key pillars: cultural preservation, holistic development, advocacy & social change, and creative & mental alertness. 

Including the arts in school curriculum has the power to strengthen student engagement by providing invaluable opportunities for students to express themselves, learn new skills, build confidence, connect to their community, and preserve their cultural heritage. 

We’re setting out to provide the building blocks of a strong MDD program at KEC. Our goal is to provide financial support for the acquisition of traditional instruments, audio equipment, training & support services, and costumes in Uganda. We’ll also be training a team of youth to travel to KEC to deliver modern instruments purchased in the US and join the KEC students for a joint musical experience. 

To kick off this new initiative, we’re hosting a songwriting contest: One World, Many Voices. We’re looking for original songs with lyrics that convey the power of youth to build a better future and create positive change in their communities & our world.

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General Contest Info

All entries must be submitted online using the form below by 11:59 pm ET on September 15, 2026. 

  • You can upload your song or provide a public access link.  
  • Formats accepted: MP3 Audio, YouTube, Vimeo, Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud etc. links
  • Lyrics may be entered as text only in form with song name at the top or uploaded as a file.  
  • You will be able to save your work and return to finish and submit.
  • You may submit multiple entries.
  • You will receive an email notification when your entry has been received.
  • The judges are music industry leaders and musicians; The decisions of the judges are accepted as final. 
Make sure you read the FULL CONTENT RULES & GUIDELINES before submitting your work. 

The winning song will be announced during the celebration at Jillian’s Café in Conshohocken, PA in October 2026!

All submitters may be invited to perform in person or online during the event.

After the winning song is announced, individuals and groups from the community, Uganda, and around the world will be invited to record themselves singing the winning song. Submissions will then be compiled into a music montage and used to promote our projects in Uganda.

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Contest Entry Form

Name (Primary Contact)

Co-Creators

If you have any co-creators, please list their names, email addresses, and dates of birth below.
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Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload You can upload up to 5 files.
Upload Audio, Video or Lyrics File(s). Uploading can take several minutes depending on your connection speed. Please be patient. Upload up to 5 supported files: audio, document, or video. Max 100 MB per file.
If you did not upload your song, please provide a link (Instagram, YouTube, Bandcamp, Soundcloud, Vimeo, etc.).
Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload
Upload a file with the lyrics to your song.

By submitting my/our entry, I/We acknowledge and agree to the following:

  • Original Work: My/Our entry is wholly original.
  • Co-Writer Disclosure: All co-writers and co-creators have been fully and accurately identified.
  • No Conflicting Contracts: The submitted compositions or lyrics are not under any contract with a record label that restricts distribution on other channels.
  • No Rights Infringement: The entry does not infringe upon any copyrights or other rights of any third party.
  • Usage Rights Granted: I/We grant the co-hosts the right to use the submitted song in perpetuity, including: 
    • Playing the song during the Awards Show
    • Posting audio/video clips on sponsor and co host websites and social media
    • Including the song in promotional music videos
  • Hold Harmless: I/We hold co-hosts, sponsors, and collaborators harmless from and against any claims inconsistent with these acknowledgements.
Consent Confirmation
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