Supporting Local Artists Through Music
The Law Offices of R.F. Wittmeyer is proud to support live music and local talent right here in Arlington Heights. Every year, we partner with Hey Nonny to sponsor the Annual Songwriting Contest, giving emerging artists a professional stage to share their original work.
Meet the Finalists
Dozens of talented songwriters filled the stage for three qualifying rounds earlier this year.
Each performance brought heart, creativity, and a love for storytelling.
2025 finalists Risa Kopp & daughter, The Black and Blue Hearts, Bruce Wilson, and Nick Stuart.
2025 finalists Dave Barrett, Brandon Reisdorf, Aaron Newsome, and Emily Barnes.
2025 finalists Val Leventhal, Mike Flood, Aiden Burke, and Blue Rose.
2025 Contest Winners Announced
After standout performances across all rounds, judges selected three final winners based on originality, structure, harmony, and lyrics.
First Place
Emily Barnes — “Comets”
$1,000 prize and a performance at Hey Nonny
Second Place
Brandon Reisdorf — “The Worst Way We Could Go”
$400 prize
Third Place
Val Leventhal — “Fine Red Wine”
$300 prize
With more than 180 entries this year, judges shared that the level of songwriting was stronger than ever.
Emily Barnes (1st), Brandon Reisdorf (2nd), and Val Leventhal (3rd) with Hey Nonny leadership.
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“We love supporting the songwriting community, and we hope our involvement in the Hey Nonny Songwriting Contest provides some motivation for all you songwriters to continue writing and exploring new musical ideas.”
—Ron Wittmeyer
We believe supporting the arts helps build a stronger, more connected neighborhood for the people we proudly serve.
About Hey Nonny
Hey Nonny is one of the country’s top new intimate “listening rooms,” bringing jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, and more to downtown Arlington Heights six days a week. Delicious Midwestern-inspired dining pairs perfectly with every show.
Learn more at HeyNonny.com.
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