International Songwriting Competition

"I'm Not Your Friend" - 2007 ISC Grand Prize Winner

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:35:06 -0700

2006 Grand Prize Winner Scott Ledger

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:57:45 -0700

Urgent Message to Songwriters !

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:31:37 -0700

Hey! We are reaching out to you guys to let you know that our competition deadline is sooner than you would have ever imagined! Submit you songs to the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) now before the dealine is up!! ISC gives $150,000 in prizes each year! Isn't that incredible???? The deadline for submitting songs to the 2008 competition is now less than six days away! So hurry. The deadline is October 15, 2008!! ISC is the first major songwriting competition to allow you to enter your songs directly from http://www.MySpace.com. Do you have a MySpace account but tied not enough time to run by your post office? If you choose to be quick, environmentally friendly, efficient with your time then all you have to do is to have your songs posted on your MySpace page, and include the link to your page on the entry form provided: ?To enter by mail click here to print a PDF entry form with instructions. ?To enter by email click here. ISC is the perfect opportunity to have your songs heard by high-profile artists and music industry executives, including: Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), Tom Waits, Ray Davies (The Kinks), McCoy Tyner, Chaka Khan, KT Tunstall, Ricky Martin, T-Pain, Robert Smith (The Cure), Loretta Lynn, Jeremy Camp, Monte Lipman (President of Universal Records), Jon Pikus (Head of A&R, MySpace Records), John Echevarria (President of Universal Music Latino), Renee Bell (Executive VP A&R Sony BMG Nashville), Nick Burgess (Head of A&R Virgin Records UK) and many more. Make sure you get your packages mailed on or before that date. If you are entering online, you have until midnight (US EST) on October 15 to upload your mp3s.

ISC ANNOUNCES COMPLETE LINE-UP OF JUDGES

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:27:47 -0700

A total of 55 high-profile music icons and industry executives have joined together to judge the 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). This year's judges include Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), Tom Waits, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Ricky Martin, McCoy Tyner, T-Pain, Loretta Lynn, Chaka Khan, Robert Smith (The Cure), and many more. An equally impressive group of top-level music industry executives rounds out the panel. Consistent in its tradition of having such esteemed judges, ISC continues to raise the bar for songwriting competitions. With this caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters the unprecedented opportunity to have their music listened to by some of the most influential decision-makers in the music industry. ISC also offers recognition, exposure, and prizes (more than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 62 winners in 20 categories - including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes). To enter, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com The complete list of 2008 ISC judges include: Recording Artists Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); Chaka Khan; Tom Waits; KT Tunstall; Robert Smith (The Cure); Ricky Martin; Loretta Lynn; Neil Finn (Crowded House); Buckcherry; T-Pain; James Cotton; Jerry Lee Lewis; Craig Morgan; Ray Davies (The Kinks); McCoy Tyner; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Michael W. Smith; Chris Hillman (The Byrds); John Scofield; Mario; Black Francis (The Pixies); Youssou N'Dour; John Mayall; DJ Tiësto; Paul Van Dyk; Jon Secada; Natalie Grant; Jeremy Camp; Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Pittbull; Angelique Kidjo; Sandra Bernhard; "Weird Al" Yankovic; and David Brenner Music Industry Executives Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Nick Burgess (Head of A&R, Virgin Records UK); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP of A&R, Latin America Sony BMG and President, Discos 605); Cameron Strang (President, New West Records); John Echevarria (President, Universal Music Latino); Rick Krim (Executive VP Talent and Programming, VH1); Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent, MTV); Kim Buie (VP of A&R, Lost Highway); Jon Pikus (Director of A&R, MySpace Records); Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R, Verve Music Group); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music); Rene Bell (Executive VP A&R, Sony BMG Nashville); Peter Strickland (Senior VP, Jack Records/Warner Bros.); Steve Lillywhite (Producer - credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, and more); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Betty Pino (DJ, WAMR Miami); Paul Majors (CEO/Founder Majors Music); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music for Little People); and Dr. Demento (Radio Host of The Dr. Demento Show) ISC offers a total of 20 categories, including: Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. For more information, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com ISC 2008 sponsors include Luna Guitars, Berklee College of Music. Shure. D'Addario, M-Audio, Griffin Technology, Hear Technologies, PoBoy Drums, Thayers, Disc Makers, ASCAP, Phase One Studios, Stuph Merch, Sonicbids, Sam Ash, Alphabet Arm Design, Shari's Berries, Cakewalk, Taxi, George Stein, Esq., The Music Business Registry, and Onlinegigs.

New Music Video Category Added

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:08:59 -0700

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2008 competition, and is excited to announce the addition of a new category for 2008: Music Video. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 62 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. ISC offers artists the opportunity to have their submissions judged prestigious music celebrities such as Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20), Tom Waits, KT Tunstall, Robert Smith (The Cure), T-Pain, Ray Davies (The Kinks), Loretta Lynn, Buckcherry, Neil Finn (Crowded House), and lots more. The 2008 judging panel also includes a long list of music industry executives such as Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records) and Amy Doyle (Sr. Vice-President Music and Talent, MTV). Entries in the Music Video category will be accepted in either DVD or VHS format, or entrants may give ISC the URL of a website where the video can be viewed, and ISC will go to the website and view it there. ISC will go to YouTube, your MySpace page, your website, or any other website. ISC has a total of 20 categories to choose from. ISC welcomes original music videos from musicians, artists, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. Entrants may also submit songs in any of the following categories: Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. Multiple songs may be submitted in each category or the same song may be entered in more than one category. Please visit HYPERLINK "http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/"http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for an entry form or more details.

MUSIC ICONS TO JUDGE 2008 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 18:05:09 -0700

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries for the 2008 competition. More than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 62 winners, including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. This year's competition includes many new celebrity and industry judges and the inclusion of a Music Video category. Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter songs via mail or online. Since its inception, ISC is renowned for having the most prestigious judging panel of any songwriting competition in the world. Entering ISC offers songwriters and musicians an unprecedented opportunity to have their songs heard by many top celebrity recording artists and influential music industry executives. Robert Smith, lead singer of The Cure and an ISC judge for the past three years, says, "I am astounded at the quality and range of abilities - the originality, honesty, and depth of so many of the words, the charm, vivacity, and catchiness of the tunes, and the often staggering energy, skill, and intensity of the performances - the talent has left me at times breathless!" Monte Lipman, President of Universal Records, talks about his role as an ISC judge: "We're always been impressed with the talented songwriters who participate in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists." The list of 2008 ISC judges include: Recording Artists Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); Chaka Khan; Tom Waits; KT Tunstall; Robert Smith (The Cure); Loretta Lynn; Neil Finn (Crowded House); Buckcherry; T-Pain; James Cotton; Jerry Lee Lewis; Craig Morgan; Ray Davies (The Kinks); Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Michael W. Smith; Chris Hillman (The Byrds); John Scofield; Mario; Black Francis (The Pixies); Youssou N'Dour; John Mayall; DJ Tiësto; "Weird Al" Yankovic; and Paul Van Dyk Music Industry Executives Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Nick Burgess (Head of A&R, Virgin Records UK); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP of A&R, Latin America Sony BMG and President, Discos 605); Cameron Strang (President, New West Records); Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent, MTV); Kim Buie (VP of A&R, Lost Highway); Jon Pikus (Director of A&R, MySpace Records); Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R, Verve Music Group); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music); Peter Strickland (Senior VP, Jack Records/Warner Bros.); Steve Lillywhite (Producer - credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, and more); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Betty Pino (DJ, WAMR Miami); Paul Majors (CEO/Founder Majors Music); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music for Little People); and Dr. Demento (Radio Host of The Dr. Demento Show). ISC welcomes original songs from musicians, artists, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. Entrants may submit songs in any of the following categories: Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video. Please visit http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for an entry form or more details. ISC 2008 sponsors include Luna Guitars, ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Sonicbids, Shure, Cakewalk and Alphabet Arm Design.