Passed on from ICS,
for whatever interest you may have.
Hi ,
Because we know how supportive of
independent music "Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide" is, we wanted to pass on
this press release for the 2010 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) in
the hopes that you will be able to post it to musicians in your reach, and let
them know about this opportunity. Thanks again for your support with ISC, we
really appreciate it :)
Cheers,
Candace Avery
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
615.251.4441
cavery@songwritingcompetition.com
www.songwritingcompetition.com
MUSIC ICONS TO JUDGE 2010 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING
COMPETITION (ISC)
Peter Gabriel, Tom Waits, Steve Winwood, Kings of Leon, Rihanna, Ben
Harper, Train, Timbaland, McCoy Tyner, Kelly Clarkson, and Many More Celebrities
Team Up With High-Profile Music Industry Executives To Choose 2010 ISC Winners
July 12, 2010 - The
International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has put together the most
high-profile and prestigious judging panel in its nine-year history. Known for
its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented
opportunity to have their music heard by some of the world's most iconic and
successful recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label
presidents.
Now accepting entries for the 2010 competition, ISC gives
away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 66 winners)
including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in
prizes.
To enter, go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Open to both amateur and professional
songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories to enter, representing all genres of
popular music. Past winners have included artists at all levels, from Grammy
winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between. To better level the
playing field for unsigned artists, ISC has added this year the "Unsigned Only"
category which is open to songwriters and artists not signed to a major
label record deal, publishing company, or distribution deal. This category
provides an excellent opportunity for unknown artists to compete against others
on a similar level.
Winning ISC can be a tremendous career booster. In
the past five years, three of the Grand Prize winners have been signed to major
label deals (Universal and Epic). Many more winners have secured publishing
deals, smaller label deals, licensing deals, and distribution deals in addition
to getting more gigs, fans, and recognition.
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."
ISC judges include:
Recording Artists: Peter Gabriel; Rihanna; Kings of Leon; Tom Waits; Ben
Harper; Jeff Beck; Kelly Clarkson; Timbaland; Keane; McCoy Tyner; Ben Folds;
Train; Wynonna; Robbie Williams; 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; 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); and more to be announced...
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); and more to be announced.
Please visit
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com for an entry form or more details.
ISC Sponsors:
ASCAP, Berklee College Of Music, Disc Makers, D'Addario, Shure, Thayers,
Onlinegigs, SongU.com, The Music Business Registry, Independent Mastering, Indie
Venue Bible, George Stein, Esq., Sonicbids, Taxi, music Submit, and Alphabet Arm
Design
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For more information, please email Candace Avery at
cavery@songwritingcompetition.com or call 615-251-4441