The Pondo ng Pinoy Community Foundation Inc. (PnPCFI) is now calling all songwriters to join their latest activity in line with the celebration of its 16th anniversary and 500 years of Christianity in the Philippines.
Dubbed as the first ever Pondo ng Pinoy Songwriting Contest, aims to engage the public on the vision of Pondo ng Pinoy through music and to sustain the commitment and support of Pondo ng Pinoy stakeholders.
With the theme “Pondo ng Pinoy: Symbol of Compassion, Hope and Solidarity,” songs must revolve with the message of hope, encouragement, love of God and neighbours, compassion, solidarity in the midst of desolation and despair.
The competition is open to all novice, amateur and professional Filipino songwriters. Solo or group participants are also encourage to join. Entries must be an original composition of the participants and choice of different genre such as Pop, Jazz, Ballad, Classical, Soul, Blues, R&B, Gospel, Rock, Hip Hop and Rap.
Winners will receive a certificate along with their cash prizes and souvenir items. Grand winner will receive Php 15, 000 and for the Peoples’ Choice Award via Facebook and Youtube will win Php 5, 000 each.
Criteria for judging are lyrics or impact of the message is fifty percent (50%); composition or musicality is thirty percent (30%) and over-all impact is twenty percent (20%). Deadline of entries is on April 25, 2021 (11:59 PM).
Interested parties may inquire through email at promotions@pondongpinoy.com or Facebook message. Posters were uploaded at https://web.facebook.com/pnpcfi for more details. (Gecerein Ocampo)
