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Hi,
Passing this on for any interest you or someone you know may have.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
Hi ,
This is just quick note to let you and Ottawa Blues, Jazz and Swing Guide know that due to
overwhelming demand, the deadline for the inaugural Unsigned Only Music Competition has
been extended until April 11 2012. This will be the final deadline for this year's
competition.
Unsigned Only is 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 would certainly appreciate you spreading the word to musicians in your reach via the
press release below, and please do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any
further questions.
Best Regards,
Candace Avery
International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Unsigned Only
1307 Eastland Ave
Nashville TN 37206
PH: 615-251-4441
Fax: 615-251-4442
www.songwritingcompetition.com
www.unsignedonly.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNSIGNED ONLY MUSIC COMPETITION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 11, 2012
Nashville, TN, USA - March 12, 2012 - Due to overwhelming demand, the inaugural Unsigned
Only Music Competition has extended its deadline to enter until April 11, 2012. 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.
Created by the same team who founded the International Songwriting Competition (ISC),
Unsigned Only offers great prizes, recognition, exposure, and the chance to be heard by a
group of judges consisting of high-profile recording artists and industry professionals.
It also takes it a step further, however, and 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: Cyndi Lauper; Kenny Rogers; Angie Stone; 3
Doors Down; Charlie Daniels; Jeremy Camp; Manchester Orchestra; Craig Morgan; Robert Smith
(The Cure); Kelly Clarkson; Musiq Soulchild; Aaron Shust; Steve Lillywhite (Producer); G.
Love; Matt and Kim; St. Vincent; The Mountain Goats; Josh Jackson (Co-Founder and
Editor-In-Chief, Paste Magazine); Scott Lapatine (Founder/Editor-In-Chief, Stereogum) and
Lorraine Ali (Pop Music Editor, Los Angeles Times).
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, RCA Records); David Wilkes (VP of A&R, eOne Music);
Pete Giberga (Head of A&R, Razor & Tie Records); Jason Geter (President, Grand
Hustle Records); Jason McArthur (VP of A&R, Provident Label Group); and Josh Bailey,
SVP A&R, Word Label Group.
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 April 11, 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(a)unsignedonly.com.
For entry and general information, please go to http://www.unsignedonly.com
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