June 15, 2005...The
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries
for 2005. One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world,
ISC offers entrants a chance to compete for over $100,000 in cash and
prizes, including an Overall Grand Prize package of $10,000 (US) in
cash and $20,000 in merchandise. Winners benefit from extensive press
and publicity, giving exposure and recognition to an international
music market of industry professionals and fans.
Internationally renowned for its high-caliber
judges, ISC offers entrants a unique opportunity to have their songs
heard by some of the most influential decision-makers in the industry.
ISC is pleased to announce its new panel of
judges for 2005:
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Tom
Waits; Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Amy Ray (Indigo Girls); Benji
Madden (Good Charlotte); Joss Stone; Macy Gray; Jeff Stinco (Simple
Plan); Peter Hook (New Order); The Donnas; Dan Storper (President,
Putumayo World Music Records); Michael McDonald (President, ATO
Records); Cameron Strang (President, New West Records); Tara
Griggs-Magee (Executive VP, Gospel/Urban Music Sony Records); Chris
Parr (VP Music Programming & Talent Relations, CMT); Bruce Iglauer
(Founder/President, Alligator Records); Alexandra Patsavas (Music
Supervisor, The OC/Carnivale/Grey's Anatomy); Barbara Sedun (VP
Creative, EMI Music Publishing Canada); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music for
Little People); and more to be announced.
2005 categories: Pop/Top 40, Rock,
Gospel/Christian, Country, R&B/Hip-Hop, Performance,
Folk/Singer-Songwriter, AAA/Roots/Americana, Jazz, Dance/Electronica,
Blues, Children's Music, Teen (18 yrs. old and younger), Instrumental,
World Music, and Lyrics Only.
Early bird deadline for submission is July 15,
2005.
Final deadline for submission is September 15,
2005.
Entries are accepted online or through regular
mail. For more information and to enter, go to
