Songwriting Contests
Congratulations to the FKO 21 winners:
Coming of Age Contest:
Three way tie for first place! Yay! Carolyn Brown, Jill O'Craven, Mike Richards
Penguin Contest
1st: Jen Midkiff, 2nd: Bill Roper, 3rd: Errol Elumir
FilKONtario Themed Contest
2012 Topic: End of Time
We're looking for songs that use any interpretation of the topic.
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The song MUST have been written between FKO 21 and FKO 22, reflecting the theme.
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Entries will be judged by the convention attendees based on criteria in the program book.
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Entries on tape or sung by a friend are quite welcome.
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The song may NOT already appear on a recording.
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Please hand in a copy of your song!
There will be a sign-up sheet for available slots at the registration area on Friday evening. You do not have to be in attendance at the con to enter. Entries on tape or sung by a friend are welcome. If the songwriter is not present, please bring a note giving permission for the entry, or have the songwriter send an e-mail to (conchair AT filkontario.ca).
Some song lyrics from FKO21 are available over here.
Penguin Award Contest
Every year we run this fun little contest. You get to write a song using some words that our delightful conchair selects. Here's a hint, one of the words will be "penguin"!
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Get your list of words from registration on Friday
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Write the song, using either an original or previously loved melody
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Perform, or arrange for someone to perform, the song on Sunday.
The finalists will be asked to perform the song for final judging by the con.