songwritingcompetition.com : International Songwriting Competition 2014 United States of America

Name of the Organisation : International Songwriting Competition
Name of the Competition : Annual Song Contest 2014
Location : Nashville, Tennessee
Country: United States of America
Deadline: December 4, 2014

Official Website : http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/

International Songwriting Competition :

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena.

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ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.

Win cash, prizes, recognition, and exposure:
68 winners will share in the cash and prizes! ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry.

Categories include:
AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Adult Contemporary (AC), Americana, Blues, Children’s Music, Comedy/Novelty, Country, Dance/Electronica, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Gospel/Christian, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music Video, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, World Music, and Unsigned Only. Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish – in the same category or in multiple categories.

In addition to cash and merchandise prizes, winners benefit from a multilateral promotional campaign designed to give international exposure and attention to their songwriting achievements.

Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the following criteria:
** Creativity
** Originality
** Lyrics (excludes songs that do not have lyrics)
** Melody
** Arrangement
** Overall likeability

Some categories may have additional criteria. Production/Recording quality and vocal ability are not criteria (except in the Performance category in which Vocals are a judging criteria).

Each mail-in entry must include the following:

** Completed entry form (photocopy is acceptable) with original signature.
** Song on CD or tape. If you want to submit an MP3, you may enter online. If you are submitting multiple songs or one song in multiple categories, please put them all on one CD or tape, if possible. If entering a CD, submit the entry in a regular-sized CD case (not an ultra-thin case) and label the spine with entrant’s name in black marker. Also, be certain that the entrant’s name is marked directly on the CD, CDR, or tape. If entering a tape, label the spine of the case with entrant’s name. Please include a track listing of the songs in the correct order.
** If you are entering the Lyrics Only category, it is not necessary to submit music, and you do not need to specify a category or kind of music. You only need to submit the lyrics typed or written legibly.
** Two copies of the lyric sheet for each entry (please include English translation, if applicable, and type or print legibly). Please include your email address on the lyric sheets. Do not send sheet music with your entry.
** ENTRY FEES: The extended deadline entry fee is $35 per song or category. For example, if you enter one song in one category, the fee is $35. If you enter one song in two categories, the fee is $70. If you enter two songs in the same category (or in different categories), the fee is $70. If you enter three songs in different categories, the fee is $105, and so forth. Each time you add a song or category, you need to add $35.
** Checks and money orders should be made payable to: International Songwriting Competition

Payment from countries outside the US must be in the form of a bank check, money order, cash, or credit card. Personal checks are not accepted from outside the U.S. If you want to make a bank transfer or pay with Western Union, please email info@songwritingcompetition.com for more information.

Online entries are accepted; it is a very easy process, and it only takes minutes. To enter online, please click below .

Enter Your Song Here : http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/submit

Contact:
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206

Phone : 615.251.4441
Fax : 615.251.4442 (
Email : info@songwritingcompetition.com