International Songwriting Competition

by ISC, 09/13/2006

Want to win $25,000 in cash and lots of other great prizes? Want your music heard by the industry's most respected and influential recording artists and executives? The International Songwriting Competition is open to all songwriters, bands, and solo artists.

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual songwriting contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels, and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.

ISC is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. Last year Americana music was included in a category with AAA/Roots/Americana, and this year we have separated them, making Americana an exclusive category in order to give Americana artists the recognition and exposure they deserve. This makes ISC the only major songwriting competition to have a category dedicated entirely to Americana music.

Submissions are judged on the basis of creativity, originality, lyrics, melody, and composition. Production value is not considered. There is a screening committee that listens to all entries and selects the group of finalists which are then sent to the judges. The judges then select the winners from this group of finalists. The screening committee is comprised of ISC staff who are all qualified music business professionals with extensive experience in songwriting and music. ISC does not utilize any outside screeners. The screening process is carefully and respectfully implemented with the goal of selecting the best songs to send on to the judges.

This is the fifth year for ISC. However, the founder of ISC has been in the music business for 20 years and also created two other high-profile, annual events that foster and encourage new talent: NEMO Music Showcase & Conference (going into its 10th year) and the Boston Music Awards (going into its 19th year). Click here for a bio of the Founder/Director.

In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, winners benefit from a multilateral promotional campaign designed to give international exposure and attention to their songwriting achievements. First Place winners will also be included on the International Songwriting Competition Compilation CD distributed to music industry professionals including publishers, A&R representatives, and media.

Enter your songs now and have your music heard by influential Americana artists including Tom Waits, Brian Wilson, Rosanne Cash and many more! Visit us at International Songwriting Competition

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