Recovery Unplugged Songwriting Contest
Disclosure: I received compensation from Recovery Unplugged for this sponsored post, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience.
The definition of “Recovery” is:
- restoration or return to health from sickness.
- restoration or return to any former and better state or condition.
- the regaining of something lost
Recovery is something we have been hoping for my 18-year-old niece. We know it takes time, but we want her to want it. There is a part of me that feels that she wants it, but then her mind works against herself. As we say, “she is her own worst enemy”. Time will tell how it will go, and we keep waiting and will keep waiting because we love her that much.
I love the whole concept of Recovery Unplugged. The numbers are rising for people with addiction. It comes in many forms and it shows up in the people you least expect. In our area, the number of rehabilitation places are far lower than the amount of people that are reaching out for help. There are waiting lists of 1-2 months if not more. How many people that are looking for help NOW can wait up to 2 months to start their journey to get help.
If mental health is causing the addiction, there are not many places that will take that person (in our area). The reason being is they have to ‘just have an addiction’ that is not brought on my mental health needs. This is why this program is special to me because our family is living it.
Music is important to many people. For some, it helps them cope with what they are going through. This can be music that helps them feel better, or music that makes them reflect on a time that was a happy time in their lives. Some find it cathartic and it allows them to express themselves in a different outlet then what they are used to doing.
The Recovery Unplugged Songwriting Contests
The Recovery Unplugged Songwriting Contests signals the start of Recovery Month. Organizers announce professional and amateur songwriters are now eligible for entry in one of the best open songwriting contests of its kind. We wish to recognize musicians and songwriters their authentic storytelling of substance use issues. Their stories inform us, move us, and serve as catalysts for breaking down barriers, stigma, and discrimination.
Recovery Unplugged presents an elite level competition with a prize package of over $1,000 for contest winner including studio time. Perhaps even better for those seeking a long-term music career, the top winner is awarded studio time in an amazing studio experience of a lifetime.
Press Release
The Recovery Unplugged Songwriting Contests signals the start of Recovery Month.
Organizers announce professional and amateur songwriters are now eligible for entry in
one of the best open songwriting contests of its kind. We wish to recognize musicians
and songwriters for their authentic storytelling of substance use issues. Their stories
inform us, move us, and serve as catalysts for breaking down barriers, stigma and
discrimination
Recovery Unplugged presents an elite level competition with a prize package of over
$1,000 for contest winner including studio time. Perhaps even better for those seeking a
long-term music career, the top winner is awarded with studio time in an amazing studio
experience of a lifetime.
“This is a serious contest. We’re looking for rare talent that communicates recovery”
states Richie Supa, executive director of Creative Recovery for Recovery Unplugged
Treatment Center. “Who is the next Macklemore or Joe Walsh? We’re excited to find
out and bring those voices to the world.”
Contest submissions can be shared to us via our Social Media Channels (Facebook,
Twitter and Instagram) from Sound Cloud, Facebook and YouTube using the
#RecoveryMusic. Regular entry deadline is September 21, 2015.
For more information go to: Recovery Unplugged Songwriting Contest.
To see more information on Recovery Unplugged you can visit the Recovery Unplugged Website.
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