This could have not been a better year for the WMWV Local Song of the Year Contest. The contenders sure had to battle for first place and did they ever. We started out with Candie Tremblay putting on her best show for us at Deacon Street. We met the members from Escape Goat there… It was followed by a heck of a performance by Escape Goat at the Red Parka Pub and was followed by our last show- a group of great kids from Fryeburg Academy who formed the group Ophiuchus who absolutely ripped our faces off with their heavy metal talent at the Up Bar at Horsefeathers. Last week we counted our votes and did our live, on air countdown of the winners… we played the Escape Goat song (which absolutely rocks) followed by Candie Tremblay our hometown girl followed by Ophiuchus. Yes, the high school kids who played heavy metal won and we are so happy for them!!! Thanks again to our faithful sponsors, Amoskeag Beverages, Blue Moon Brewing Company, North Conway Music Center and WMWV. Without such awesome teamwork of our sponsors this wouldn’t be possible. Thanks to our gracious hosts at Deacon Street, Red Parka Pub and Horsefeathers. Cheers to the teams of waitstaff that came out for these special nights! And thanks so much to the musicians who sent in their music, and everyone else who came out to support this very special contest we’ve come to love so much. It’s JUST about wrapped up now- we’re just waiting to make a plan with Ophiuchus for an in studio performance and to shower them with prize money and schwag.
2024
*93.5 WMWV FM is going to hold a Local Artist SONG Competition. Starting January 15, 2024we are going to go on air and ask LOCAL ARTISTS (local as defined in our competition rules) to send us ONE original song to be considered for the Song Competition via our web submission online. We will take submissions for 4 weeks (Mid-February). After submissions close, WMWV will play each song on air during a special show. Judges will pick the top 3 songs and post them on the 93.5 WMWV FM web-site for 6 weeks (Last two weeks of Feb and March) for people to vote and we will have each of the 3 FINALISTS PLAY will get one GIG at a local bar by the end of March to promote themselves and try to get votes (3 Promos). On April 1st the voting will stop and the song with the most votes wins. Here is what they win.
The winner of the competition will receive:
- They will come to the 93.5 WMWV FM Studio and play their song LIVE ON THE AIR!
- Their song will be added to the 93.5 WMWV FM rotation for the year 2024!
- The winner gets $1,000 in CASH!
4. Amoskeag Beverages/ Blue Moon gift and prize package
Finalists have been selected in the WMWV Local Song of the Year Contest. Appreciation goes out to WMWV and our thankless judges.
Congratulations to Escape Goat, Candie Tremblay and Ophiuchus
And special mentions go out to: Jug!, Micah Votah, Brackettology, Kyle Jones Porier, Seth Gallant and all our talented entries.
Showcases are being scheduled- stay tuned for that schedule. Information will be posted toot-suite. In the meantime, feel free to vote for your favorite!
Thanks so much to our sponsors: Blue Moon Brewing Co., Amoskeag Beverages and North Conway Music Center.
ESCAPE GOAT: Old Books
CANDIE TREMBLAY: When We First Met
Ophichus: Become the Void
CLICK HERE TO VOTE 2024 SOY:
2023WMWV Local Song of the Year Contest
Presented by:
Moat Mountain Brewing Company, Amoskeag Beverages and the North Conway Music Center
WMWV, Moat Mountain Brewing Company, Amoskeag Beverages and the North Conway Music Center have kicked off the Local Song of the Year Contest this week. WMWV is now welcoming submissions from LOCAL ARTISTS (*local as defined in our competition rules below) to email their submission to Greg@WMWV.com in mp3 format or drop off a CD to our Settlers’ Green studio location. No other formats will be considered.
ONE original song entry only.
WMWV will take submissions through Saturday, February 25th at midnight.
After submissions close, WMWV will play each song entry on air during a special evening showcase- on Monday, February 27th.
Judges will pick the top 3 songs and post them on the WMWV web-site for public voting until midnight on March 31st.
The 3 finalist play one gig at a local establishment over February and March to promote themselves and collect to get votes.
On March 31th at midnight the voting will stop and the song with the most votes wins.
Here is what they win:
The winner of the competition will receive:
- A LIVE ON AIR SEGMENT on 93.5 WMWV FM in their Studio
- Your song will be added to the 93.5 WMWV FM rotation for the year 2023
- $1,000 in CASH
- Sponsor gifts and prizes
E-Mail mp3 Submissions to: greg@wmwv.com
Mail or Drop off a CD: Mt Washington Radio Group
2 Common Court, Unit A30
North Conway, NH 03860
Rules*
Song must be an original.
You or a member of your group must live in either Carroll County, Coos County, or Oxford County (that is local).
WMWV has the right to change the rules or contest at anytime as needed.
By sending your song or dropping off a CD, you’re giving us permission to play it on the air.
We are asking that songs be no longer than 5 minutes long if possible (over 5 minutes will not exclude you from the contest).
Note: Their is no payment if you become a finalist and play a gig. Payment is to the winner of the contest only.
PAULA COLE VISITED THE WMWV STUDIOS TO TALK ABOUT MUSIC, HER NEW WORK, “FOR THE BIRDS” AND PERFORM SOME SONGS !
GEORGE CLEVLAND CONDUCTED THIS INTERVIEW LIVE IN STUDIO 12-1-22
Settler’s Green – North Conway
MWV Chamber of Commerce
