Announcing the 12
Semi-Finalists!

Out of more than 270 entries, our judges have selected 12 standout songs as this year’s semi-finalists. Now it’s up to you! Listen to the tracks and vote for your favorite to help decide who moves on to the finals.

Voting is open now. You can vote once per day with your email address. Finalists will be announced on June 23-27, so check back to see who advances.

Thanks for being part of this year’s Song Challenge and supporting local songwriters!

Grand Prize Winner

Prizes

Remaining Finalists

Meet The 2024 Finalists

Meet the Contest judges

Mike Vasilikos

WXPN Midday and XPN New Music Show host, Mike Vasilikos has dedicated his career to connecting listeners with the heritage music they love and introducing them to new artists, all while supporting up-and-coming local musicians.

John Vettese

WXPN Philly Local host and Editor of XPN.org, John Vettese is Philly’s on-the-ground local music champion, who’s been reporting, recording, and sharing the heart of Philly’s music scene for over 18 years.

Raina Douris

Raina Douris, an award-winning radio personality from Toronto, Ontario, is the host and writer of NPR’s daily nationally-syndicated music interview and discovery program World Cafe.

Kristen Kurtis

WXPN Morning Show Host and Assistant Music Director, Kristen Kurtis is integral in curating the songs and artists heard on WXPN. With over 15+ years in radio, Kristen has a keen ear for the sound that resonates with fellow die-hard music fans.

Sadie Dupuis

Sadie Dupuis is the guitarist, songwriter & singer of rock band Speedy Ortiz. Sadie heads the record label Wax Nine, edits its poetry journal, and has contributed to Spin, Tape Op, Talkhouse, and more. She holds an MFA in poetry from UMass Amherst, where she also taught writing.

Khalil Amaru

Khalil Amaru is a genre-blending artist whose soulful sound fuses alternative R&B with elements of lo-fi and neo-soul. His music has been featured by NPR, WXPN, WFMZ, and Philly Soul Now.

Edward Canny

Edward is a lifelong music lover who recently relocated back to the Philadelphia area. He works as a non-profit professional at Eluna in Center City and in his free time enjoys going to concerts of all genres around the city.

Mark Logsdon

Mark volunteers weekly for Free at Noon, along with the XPoNential Festival and Street Team for concerts throughout Philadelphia at numerous venues. He stays active with his wife enjoying their children, two grandsons and awaiting the arrival of their first granddaughter in August.

IMPORTANT DATES

The WXPN 24-Hour Song Challenge is open to individual songwriters, groups of songwriters, and bands. You must register in advance to participate. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your talent and win amazing prizes!

Grand Prize Winner announced June 30

Announcing the 12 Semi-Finalists!