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2026 Annual MACT Singer/Songwriter Competition

Thursday September 24
O'Briens Irish Pub Temple (6:30-9:00)
11 E. Central Avenue, Temple TX 76501


$20 entry fee (due August 15th)

Top 6 chosen to perform 2 songs live.
Top 2 selected perform one addition song to determine overall singer/songwriter of 2026.

All songs submitted will automatically be entered to win the MACT song of the year.
Song of the Year will be determined before event, but announced at event. 
Performance not necessary, but also may be in contention for the singer/songwriter event.

Enter original songs online here:
https://forms.gle/PHSoX82TNiNvJ28Y8

$20 entry fee due (via donation) to be considered for event.

Singer/Songwriter winner will be chosen by guest judge singer/songwriter and panel of judges at the event.


Prizes

Song of the year winner receives:
$    cash

Song on MACT website, Facebook page
Free year subscription to MACT (if not already a member)

Singer/Songwriter of the year receives:
$    cash
45 minute spot at the Heart of Texas Fall Song Festival
Free year subscription to MACT (if not already a member)
Bragging rights for an entire year
Multiple posts on MACT Website and Facebook pages.

*further rules below



       




M.A.C.T. Singer/Songwriter Contest Rules 

Songwriter must provide 2 songs (mp3, mp4, link audio format) in google forms link
Songwriter must provide 1 live video performance for review (can be same song as already provided or another)
Contest will consist of 2 songs (must be 2 of the 3 songs provided above)
Songwriter can have 1 accompaniment (singer, background vocals, extra instrument, no backtracking)
No A.I. (Artificial Intelligence) will be accepted for consideration.
All entries submitted are entered for song of year (pre-determined before Sept. 28)
6 selected songwriters perform 2 original songs live at O’Briens Irish Pub. 
Top 2 songwriters come back for 1 additional song to determine MACT songwriter of the year. 3rd song must be different song.
Top 2 chosen songwriters will enter a spot


Submissions due August 15
th
, 2026
$20 due at time of submission (above)
payment does not guarantee one for the 6 spots for the event.

All songs submitted will automatically be entered to win the MACT song of the year.
Song of the Year will be determined before event, but announced at event. 
Performance not necessary, but also may be in contention for the singer/songwriter event.

Enter original songs online here:
https://forms.gle/PHSoX82TNiNvJ28Y8

for more information contact Patrick Shade


Your MACT 2026 Singer/Songwriter Panel of Judges


Sul Ross


Singer/Songwriter
MACT Winner of 2025 (2nd)



James Stone


President of MACT
Founder/Singer of Madstone



Mark McCallister


Founder & Judge
of Mics w/ Benefits
Central Texas Musician


Scott D Taylor


Guitarist/Singer/Performer
Founder ofScott D. Taylor
& Final Drive
Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire






ABOUT ASSOCIATION

MACT is a nonprofit organization which provides regular meetings, events, and fundraising to recognize and develop talent, discuss and resolve relevant issues, and provides networking opportunities for all interested and/or involved in live music performance in the Central Texas area."

CONTACTS

Patrick Shade
patshadee@hotmail.com
254 214 2107

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