Important Music And Songwriting Update For Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide With ISC 2011
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
because you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide have been so supportive of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in the past, we just want to pass on this press release for you to share with musicians and songwriters in your reach, to let them know that due to overwhelming demand, the 2011 ISC deadline has been extended until November 1 2011. There have been additional judges added, and this will be the last chance to enter the competition.
Thanks again for all of your support with the competition, and we certainly hope that artists you recommend ISC to become finalists (and winners) in this year's competition!
Candace Avery
Founder/Director
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441
Fax: 615-251-4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
615.251.4441
cavery(a)songwritingcompetition.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC)
EXTENDS DEADLINE TO NOVEMBER 1, 2011
Tom Waits, Tori Amos, Ozzy Osbourne, Lucinda Williams, My Morning Jacket, Jeff Beck, McCoy Tyner, Duran Duran, And Kelly Clarkson Join Music Industry Executives To Select 2011 ISC Winners
September 26, 2011 - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has extended its deadline to November 1, 2011. Entries will be accepted online until 11:59 PM EST. Mail-in entries must be postmarked on or before November 1. Online entry platforms include Sonicbids, Broadjam, ReverbNation, Myspace; and ISC's own platform.
With the most high-profile judging panel of any music competition in the world, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by iconic recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label Presidents, A&R executives, producers, music supervisors, and more. Amateur and professional songwriters are invited to participate.
ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 68 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes. Open to all levels of songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories that include all genres of popular music. Past winners have included artists from Grammy winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between.
For information and enter, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Winning ISC can be a tremendous career booster. Over the years, many winners have achieved great career success, including getting signed to labels such as Epic, Universal, Motown, and more. Many more winners have secured publishing deals, smaller label deals, licensing deals, and distribution deals in addition to getting more gigs, fans, and recognition.
The complete list of ISC judges includes:
Recording Artists: Tom Waits; Tori Amos; Jeff Beck; Lucinda Williams; Billy Currington; My Morning Jacket; Kelly Clarkson; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Wynonna; Francesca Battistelli; Tegan and Sara; Massive Attack; Michael W. Smith; Alejandro Sanz; Johnny Clegg; Jeremy Camp; Ray Wylie Hubbard; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Basement Jaxx; James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Trombone Shorty; Robert Earl Keen; Black Francis (The Pixies); Mose Allison; Robert Smith (The Cure); Amadou & Mariam; Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); and Chayanne
Industry Executives: Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); David Massey (President, Mercury Records); Brian Malouf (VP A&R, Walt Disney Records); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Latin America, Sony/BMG); Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group); Anastasia Brown (Music Supervisor, FORMAT); Allison Jones (VP of A&R, Big Machine Label Group); Steve Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and Putumayo Kids); Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Trevor Jerideau (VP of A&R, J Records); Antony Bland (A&R, American Recordings); Steve Smith (VP of A&R, Aware Records); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); and Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show)
ISC Sponsors: Presonus, Lowden Guitars, Sennhaiser, ASCAP, Berklee College of Music, Posse, D'Addario, Thayers, SongU.com, Songtrust.com, Online Gigs, The Music Business Registry, Independent Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq. Sonicbids, Taxi, and music Submit
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