Hi ,
I wanted to let you and "Ottawa Blues,
Jazz and Swing Guide" know that the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
has extended its deadline for entering to December 3, 2010. I am attaching a
press release and hope that you will post it and/or distribute it to
songwriters, musicians, and bands so that they know there is still time to
enter.
ISC
accepts entries from amateur and professional songwriters, and gives away over
$150,000 in cash and prizes (including a Grand Prize of $25,000 cash (US) and
$20,000 in music equipment and other prizes).
The judging panel is ISC's
most impressive to date and includes 60 high-profile judges such as Peter
Gabriel, Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, Rihanna, Timbaland, Ben Harper, McCoy Tyner,
Wynonna, Michael W. Smith, Robbie Williams, Terence Blanchard, Regina Spektor,
Joe Nichols, John Mayall, Train, Keane, Jeff Beck, Michael W. Smith, Chayanne,
Ben Folds, and many more. Also included are many high-level music industry
executives such as Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records); Monte Lipman
(President/CEO, Universal Republic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent &
Music Programming, VH-1); and many more.
Please go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/judges
for low res photos of our judges. If you would like a high res photo, please
contact me directly.
Thanks as always for your assistance in getting the
word
out, and I hope you're having a great day!
Candace
Avery
Founder/Director
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206
ph:
615.251.4441
fx: 615.251.4442
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Rihanna, Kings of Leon, Train, Ben
Harper, Terence Blanchard, And Many More
To Judge 2010 International
Songwriting Competition (ISC)
*Deadline Extended To December 3, 2010*
October 13, 2010 -
Internationally renowned for its high-caliber judges, ISC has put together an
impressive panel of 60 judges this year, offering entrants a unique opportunity
to have their songs heard by some of the most influential decision-makers in the
industry. Monte Lipman, President of Universal Republic Records and a judge for
the past nine years, states "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." Since 2004, three of the five Grand Prize winners have been signed
to major record labels (Universal Republic, Motown, and Epic), one to
a high-profile independent label, and one to a publishing
deal.
The deadline to enter has been extended to December 3, 2010. ISC
accepts online, mail-in, and MySpace entries. Entries must be postmarked or
submitted online on or before midnight EST (US) on December 3, 2010.
For more information and an
entry form, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
One of the most
prestigious songwriting competitions in the world, ISC offers entrants a chance
to compete for over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an Overall Grand
Prize package of $25,000 (US) in cash and $20,000 in merchandise. Winners
benefit from extensive press and publicity, giving international exposure and
recognition to industry professionals and music fans. ISC is open to all levels
of amateur and professional songwriters throughout the world.
2010 ISC
Judges:
Recording Artists:
Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben
Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds;
Train; Robbie Williams; Joe Nichols; Michael W. Smith; John Scofield; Jerry Lee
Lewis; Regina Spektor; Alejandro Sanz; Jeremy Camp; Terence Blanchard; Ray Wylie
Hubbard; Montel Jordan; John Mayall; Craig Morgan; Jazmine Sullivan; DJ Tiesto;
James Cotton; Sandra Bernhard; Robert Earl Keen; Baaba Maal; Wynonna; John
Digweed; K'Naan; Adele; Black Francis (The Pixies); Robert Smith (The Cure);
Chris Hillman (The Byrds); Darryl McDaniels (Run D.M.C.); Toots Hibbert (Toots
& The Maytals); Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Chayanne; and Dan
Zanes
Industry Executives:
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Republic Records); Amanda
Ghost (President, Epic Records); Rick Krim (Exec. VP, Talent & Music
Programming, VH1); 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); Daniel Glass
(Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group); Cory Robbins (Founder/President,
Robbins Entertainment); Dr. Demento (Radio Host, The Dr. Demento Show); Steve
Lillywhite (Producer); Dan Storper (President, Putamayo World Music Records and
Putumayo Kids); Lisa Ramsey Perkins (Sr. Director, A&R Sony Nashville) Kim
Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway); Lieb Ostrow (CEO, Music For Little People); and
Tommy Morris (Talent Coordinator, The Comedy Store)
2010
Categories
Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), R&B/Hip-Hop, Adult
Contemporary (AC), Rock, Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Blues,
Jazz, Gospel/Christian, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica,
Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance,
Music Video, and Unsigned Only.
ISC Sponsors:
Martin Guitar, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers,
D'Addario, Shure, Westone, Thayers, Onlinegigs, ASCAP, SongU.com, Grooveshark,
TuneCore, Aspen Brownie Works, The Music Business Registry, Independent
Mastering, Indie Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit,
and Alphabet Arm Design
www.songwritingcompetition.com
www.myspace.com/isc
www.twitter.com/intlsongcomp
www.facebook.com/internationalsongwritingcompetition
Candace Avery
Founder/Director