The American Songwriter Contest Promotions
Play the main stage in Germany.
Got a road trip song? Windows down, stereo blasting, main-character moment. One artist is flying to Reeperbahn Festival to perform on the Official Main Outdoor Stage.
Europe's biggest club festival September 16–19, 2026 Hamburg, Germany
Open to 2026 Song Contest entries submitted July 22 – August 5, 2026. Every entry is also judged for all regular Song Contest prizes.
One song. One story.
One overall winner.
Whether your song carries a testimony, a season of healing, or a story of hope, it belongs here. The overall winner earns a feature on InspireMore, $500 cash, and stays eligible for every Psalms to Songs contest prize.
Enter Promo NowOpen to entries worldwide · Enter by July 29
Time left to enter
Deadline · July 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
If you’re still deciding whether to enter, you’re probably wondering how it all works. Here’s everything you need to know before entering a promotion.
Have an additional question? Reach out to us directly below.
If you submit your entry into an eligible contest during a promotion period, it will automatically be included in the promotion.
Note: The promotion will not show up on your receipt.
Special promotions are a way for us to offer additional prizes and recognition to our contest entrants! They only run for a short period of time, and by entering during a promotion period, your submission will be considered for both promotional prizes + the respective contest prizes.
All promotion entries are reviewed and screened by multiple professional songwriters contracted by American Songwriter.
