The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame, in collaboration with the Lucille and Jack Yellen Foundation, have been awarding young songwriters opportunities to work with Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductees since 2013. Our Hall of Fame musicians mentor and guide young songwriters to explore creative ideas and consider additional musical options that offer inventive choices for developing young individual’s musical potential.
Two deserving recipients will receive award packages that include:
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Recognition:
Winning entries will be featured on the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Website and Facebook Page
Performance Opportunities:
Involvement at Buffalo Music Hall of Fame concert events
Professional Bookings:
Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Inductee and professional concert promoter Eddie Tice will work with winners to schedule
performances at local venues/music events
Workshop:
Free enrollment in Three2GoMusicAlliance Business of Music Workshop
Cash Prize:
2 - $500 cash awards will be distributed to 2 winners either Single/Solo and/or Ensemble/Band
Who is eligible:
Individuals age 13-18 and 19-23 years
Deadline:
All entries (official form along with MP3 and lyrics) must be submitted via our online form or emailed to songwriter@bmhof.org
by MIDNIGHT JUNE 30, 2025
Songs will be judged equally on originality, lyrics, melody, and composition. Finalists will be chosen by a committee comprised of Buffalo Music Hall of Fame board members and Inductees.
All entries (official form along with MP3 and lyrics) must be submitted via our online form or emailed to:
songwriter@bmhof.org
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS MIDNIGHT JUNE 30, 2025
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2024 Yellen Winner
Noah Meyer
2024 Yellen Winner
Robbie Maulucci
Past Recipients of The
Lucille & Jack Yellen Young Songwriter's Scholarship
2023 - Abby Forsey & Captivate C
2022 - Emily Rodriguez & COBRAZ
2021 - Gunther's radio
2019 - Michael DeLano
2018 - Ally Rose
2017 - Matt Connolly
2016 - Lyndsay Munich
2014 - Jessica Chizuk
2013 - Erin Sydney Welsh