Hi,
Passing this on for
any interest you or someone you know may have.
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@unsignedonly.com.
For entry and general
information, please go to http://www.unsignedonly.com
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