Passed on for any
interest there may be in this.
Hi
,
Because you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide have been such great
supporters of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC), we wanted to let
you know about a new music competition that we are launching called Unsigned
Only. The website is www.unsignedonly.com. We are hoping
that you will distribute and/or help us to promote the press release
below.
Unsigned Only is completely separate from and different to ISC. It
is not a songwriting competition; rather, it is a music competition
designed for solo artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a major
label record company or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or imprints. The
goal of Unsigned Only is to find an outstanding, talented performer: a band,
singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or veteran...raw or polished - the "gem"
that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only is looking for the total package.
Judging criteria includes vocals, performance, originality, and songwriting.
There is also a category just for Vocal Performance which accepts songs that are
not original.
We are very excited about this new venture, and thank you
in advance for helping us to spread the word.
if you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us directly.
Best Wishes,
Candace
Avery
www.unsignedonly.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
615-739-5497
1307
Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
Contact: Candace Avery
Tel:
615.251.4441
Email: cavery@unsignedonly.com
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
THE INTERNATIONAL
SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) LAUNCHES NEW MUSIC COMPETITION FOR UNSIGNED
ARTISTS
Top Level Record Industry Executives To Mentor Grand Prize
Winner
Nashville, TN, USA -
November 15, 2011 - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC), one of the
world's largest songwriting competitions, has launched Unsigned
Only, a new, unique international music competition. Designed for solo
artists, bands, and singers who are not signed to a
major record label, Unsigned Only's goal is to find an outstanding,
talented performing artist: a band, singer, or solo artist...a newcomer or
veteran...raw or polished - the "gem" that needs to be discovered. Unsigned Only
is looking for the total package. Judging criteria includes
vocals, performance, songwriting, and originality.
Completely
separate and distinct from ISC, Unsigned Only is a fresh and novel approach to
other music competitions. Not only does it offer great prizes, recognition,
exposure, and the chance to be heard by a group of judges consisting of
high-profile recording artists and industry professionals, but it also takes it
a step further and puts the Grand Prize winner in direct, personal contact with
the influential record label executives who are the ultimate decision makers.
For the first time ever, a music competition offers the Grand Prize winner the
unprecedented opportunity to be mentored by a group of record company
presidents, A&R reps, and more. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for an
artist to directly network with the top echelon of record company professionals
and get guidance, advice, feedback, and networking opportunities.
The
founders of Unsigned Only, Jim Morgan and Candace Avery, talk about
the new venture: "We are pleased to introduce a new music competition of this
caliber to artists throughout the world. Having worked with a wide variety of
artists over many years, we know that what artists want most is access
to record label professionals. However, it is virtually impossible for most
up-and-coming artists to have direct access to this elite and elusive group of
decision makers. So, Unsigned Only is offering the unprecedented
opportunity for the Grand Prize winner to network with and be mentored by a
prestigious group of record label executives. This has never been done before,
and we are excited about the possibilities it affords the Unsigned Only winner."
The judging panel is comprised of an impressive group of recording
artists, producers, and top-level music journalists. They include: 3 Doors
Down; Manchester Orchestra; Cyndi Lauper; Robert Smith (The
Cure); Jeremy Camp; Craig Morgan; Kelly Clarkson; Steve Lillywhite (Producer);
Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and
Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Scott Lapatine (Founder, Stereogum);
and more to be announced.
The panel of mentors who have signed on
to participate is equally impressive. Included are: Monte Lipman (President of
Universal Republic); Pete Ganbarg (Executive Vice President/Head of A&R,
Atlantic Records); David Wolter (Senior VP of A&R, RCA Records); Kim
Stephens (President, Forward Entertainment and A&R/Capitol Music Group);
Trevor Jerideau (VP of A&R, J Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne
Music); Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); Jason Geter
(President, Grand Hustle Records); and more to be announced.
The Grand
Prize Winner will be awarded $5,000 in cash (plus additional prizes) and
one-on-one mentoring by an elite group of record company executives. First Place
and Second Place winners will also be selected in each category. Entries are
being accepted now until March 5, 2012. Winners will be announced in July,
2012. Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC
(Adult Contemporary), Christian Music,
Country, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Pop/Top
40, and Vocal Performance.
All entries must be original music except
for the Vocal Performance category which accepts original or cover songs.
Judging criteria in the Vocal Performance category will be based solely on the
quality of the vocals, thereby allowing singers who do not write their own songs
the opportunity to enter.
For more information, please contact Candace
Avery at 615.251.4441 or cavery@unsignedonly.com.
For entry and general
information, please go to http://www.unsignedonly.com