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The 27th Annual Tucson Folk Festival
May 5th & 6th, 2012
Songwriting Competition
Saturday, May 5th, 12:00 — 2:00
Patio Stage
(Our new stage in front of the Museum of Art entrance)
Ten finalists (chosen from a field that typically numbers more than 40) will perform two original songs each for the Folk Festival audience and a panel of judges that includes fellow songwriters. Contestants will be evaluated on Originality & Uniqueness, Song Structure, Arrangement and Talent & Stage Presence. The winner will perform a 25-minute set on the Plaza Stage at 6:00 on Saturday.

Congratuations to this year's winners:


1st Place   Mitzi Cowell, Tucson, AZ
2nd Place   Michael McGarrah, Glendale, AZ
3rd Place   Robby Roberson, tempe, Az


And thank you to the other 2012 finalists:


Jen Hajj Salt Lake City, UT
Jim Hogan Tucson, AZ
Doug Figgs Lemitar, NM
Heather Lil Mama Hardy Tucson, AZ
JC & Laney Tempe, AZ
Lara Ruggles Boulder, CO
Amber Norgaard Tucson, AZ


Folk Festival Photographs Copyright © 2008 Marilyn Stringer