Be Heard!
By People
Who Love Music and Care
Calling all Songwriters! Are you a lyrical maestro? A melody magician? A harmony virtuoso?
It’s time to unleash your musical prowess and compete in the most electrifying songwriting competition ever – Hitfinder!
Going Live 2024
Join our waitlist to stay in touch
How it Works
- Sign Up and create your profile: It’s your backstage pass to the world of songwriting battles.
- Compose & Upload: Once you’re registered, it’s time to let your creativity flow! Write and compose your original masterpiece. You can submit your send music in any form: demos, videos even an audio recording. Don’t worry, we’re not judging based on production quality at this stage – it’s all about the raw talent.
- Voting & Feedback: Your music will be showcased to the HitFinder community. Members can vote for their favorite songs.
- Rise in the Ranks: As the votes pour in, watch your song climb the ranks on our leaderboard. Get ready to see your name in the lights as you move up toward the top spot.
- Semi-Finals & Finals: The songs with the most votes will make it to the semi-finals, where our panel of expert judges will weigh in. Then, the finalists will battle it out for the championship!
- Prizes Galore: Oh yes, the sweet sound of victory comes with its perks. The winner of will receive an impressive prize package, including cash rewards.
- Get the word out: Winners and top-ranking participants gain extensive exposure through our website, social media, and industry partnerships.
Meet Our Team
Adrian Thompson
My career in music started at the age 13 buying my first electric guitar then started my band with some schoolmates at the age of 14. Over the next 15 plus years I was the band’s lead guitarist and main songwriter we gained national and international airplay (before the internet era) something I’m immensely proud of to this day.
From the late 2000’s I moved into the field of festival promotions working alongside national and international artists. During this time of putting together festival lineups, I got to discover and work with some incredible emerging talent from Ireland and the UK. For almost 10 years now I have mentored new artists in many different genres, it always makes me so proud to watch them grow in the business.
Now it’s 2023 and I have an idea that I feel can make a real difference for emerging talent globally. So I shared it with my business partners Kate, Scott, and Timothy, with these three amazing partners adding their creative input over several weeks and months the “Hitfinder” platform was born.
As business partners we say to artists from all backgrounds in all genres around the world, Hitfinder gives you the chance to “Be heard”
Kate Hyman
A seasoned professional in the world of artists and repertoire, Kate has a true passion for discovering and nurturing talented musicians. She has a keen ear for identifying potential hit songs and has a talent for spotting up-and-coming artists before they hit it big, working with some of the biggest names in the business.
Kate comes from two generations of entertainment executives. Her grandfather Elliott Hyman purchased Warner Brothers from Jack Warner. Her father Kenneth ran the studio. The Entertainment industry is in her blood. Kate has extensive experience as an A&R executive at Warner Bros, V2, Imago, Chrysalis, MCA, ZE/Island Records and Shelter Records. She is is also the founder of “Little Monster”, a Children’s Music Label.
Kate is now running an independent consulting called bigearsmusicconsultancy.com
Scott Graves
Former Warner, Sony, Virgin, Omaze and Domestia.
A cross-functional leader with extensive experience with creators and corporate partnerships.Revenue and Operations Executive with 20+ years of experience – Business Development and Partnerships – Celebrity Client Relationship Management – Marketing – Team Building – Idea Generation – Immersive Audio – Diversity and Inclusion.
Timothy Connolly
Solutions-orientated Chief Technology Officer highly regarded for more than 25 years of progressive experience developing, implementing, and supporting complex infrastructures and technical solutions for leaders in the software industry. Superior expertise in development methodologies, developer supervision, and client relations. Motivational and influential project manager, providing effective leadership in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. Track record of surpassing goals and expectations for quality, schedule, and cost while implementing leading-edge IT solutions.
Out-of-the-box thinker who thrives in collaborative environments, working across business and technical teams to increase profits and reduce costs through continuous improvements at multiple companies including McKinsey and Company, Deutsche Bank, Dun and Bradstreet, and Standard and Poors.
In 2011 he founded DirectNorth Digital a Full Service Software Development and Digital Marketing company. For the past 12 years, he and his team have been involved in projects ranging from website design/development and digital marketing projects to implementing complex B2B e-commerce solutions for various industries.
Why Hitfinder?
- Cutting-edge technology
Our platform utilizes the latest technology to provide a seamless and user-friendly experience for participants, judges, and audience members.
- Global reach
Promoting diversity and cultural exchange, we accept entries from musicians worldwide, giving us a wider talent pool and a global perspective.
- Transparent judging process
Our detailed scoring system ensures fairness and impartiality in evaluating performances.
- Extensive exposure
Winners and top-ranking participants gain significant visibility through our website, social media, and industry partnerships, offering them greater opportunities for recognition and advancement compared to competitors with limited exposure options.