Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Song Contest Reminder (seems they're still interested in searching up new song writing talent):
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Is Only A Few
Weeks Away!
For more information and to enter online or via mail, please go to:
songwritingcompetition.com
Enter your songs now - ISC is giving away over $100,000 in cash and prizes.
Entries must be postmarked on or before September 15, 2003.
All musicians, bands, solo artists, and songwriters are invited to enter
their songs. This year's competition includes 13 categories: Pop/Top 40;
Rock; Country; AAA/Roots/Americana; R&B/Hip-Hop; Blues; Folk/Singer-
Songwriter; Jazz; World; Gospel/Christian; Dance/Electronica; Lyrics Only;
and a special Teen category for songwriters 18 yrs. old and younger.
ISC is designed to promote excellence in the field of songwriting and
provides an unique opportunity for songwriters to gain exposure and
recognition. The competition offers both amateur and professional
songwriters the unprecedented chance to have their music heard by some of
the most influential and high-profile leaders in the music and recording
industry. This year's competition features a distinguished panel of
judges, including:
Rob Thomas (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Matchbox 20)
B.B. King (Legendary Blues Artist)
Pat Metheny (Jazz Guitarist)
Phil Vassar (Country Artist, Singer/Songwriter)
Dan Haseltine (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Jars Of Clay)
Vanessa Carlton (Singer/Songwriter - Teen Category Only)
Bebe Winans (Gospel Artist)
Guru (Rapper/Composer, Gang Starr)
Paul Oakenfold (DJ/Producer/Remixer)
Raine Maida (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Our Lady Peace)
*NSYNC (Teen Category Only)
Nile Rodger (Producer/Performer - Chic, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, etc)
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records)
Arif Mardin (VP/GM, Manhattan Records)
Bruce Lundvall (CEO/President, Capitol Jazz/Classics)
Frank Callari (Sr. VP A&R, Lost Highway Records)
Tina Davis (Sr. VP A&R, Def Jam/Def Soul)
Rose Noone (Sr. VP A&R, Epic Records)
Jimmy Bralower (VP A&R, Atlantic Records)
Kim Stephens (VP A&R/Promotion, Lava Records)
Tara Griggs-Magee (Sr. VP/GM, Verity Records)
Robert Beeson (President, Essential Records)
Errol Kolosine (GM, Astralwerks Records)
Michael Gudinski (Chairman, Mushroom Group Of Companies)
Please pass this information onto anyone you think might be interested in
ISC, and don't forget to check out our sponsors and media partners listed
below!
Contact Info:
International Songwriting Competition
Zero Governors Avenue #6
Medford, MA, USA 02155
781.306.0441
songwritingcompetition.com
(There are a few links there with samples from last year's winners available for your listening pleasure.) ¶ 8/20/2003 12:08:00 PM
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) Deadline Is Only A Few
Weeks Away!
For more information and to enter online or via mail, please go to:
songwritingcompetition.com
Enter your songs now - ISC is giving away over $100,000 in cash and prizes.
Entries must be postmarked on or before September 15, 2003.
All musicians, bands, solo artists, and songwriters are invited to enter
their songs. This year's competition includes 13 categories: Pop/Top 40;
Rock; Country; AAA/Roots/Americana; R&B/Hip-Hop; Blues; Folk/Singer-
Songwriter; Jazz; World; Gospel/Christian; Dance/Electronica; Lyrics Only;
and a special Teen category for songwriters 18 yrs. old and younger.
ISC is designed to promote excellence in the field of songwriting and
provides an unique opportunity for songwriters to gain exposure and
recognition. The competition offers both amateur and professional
songwriters the unprecedented chance to have their music heard by some of
the most influential and high-profile leaders in the music and recording
industry. This year's competition features a distinguished panel of
judges, including:
Rob Thomas (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Matchbox 20)
B.B. King (Legendary Blues Artist)
Pat Metheny (Jazz Guitarist)
Phil Vassar (Country Artist, Singer/Songwriter)
Dan Haseltine (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Jars Of Clay)
Vanessa Carlton (Singer/Songwriter - Teen Category Only)
Bebe Winans (Gospel Artist)
Guru (Rapper/Composer, Gang Starr)
Paul Oakenfold (DJ/Producer/Remixer)
Raine Maida (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Our Lady Peace)
*NSYNC (Teen Category Only)
Nile Rodger (Producer/Performer - Chic, Madonna, Peter Gabriel, etc)
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records)
Arif Mardin (VP/GM, Manhattan Records)
Bruce Lundvall (CEO/President, Capitol Jazz/Classics)
Frank Callari (Sr. VP A&R, Lost Highway Records)
Tina Davis (Sr. VP A&R, Def Jam/Def Soul)
Rose Noone (Sr. VP A&R, Epic Records)
Jimmy Bralower (VP A&R, Atlantic Records)
Kim Stephens (VP A&R/Promotion, Lava Records)
Tara Griggs-Magee (Sr. VP/GM, Verity Records)
Robert Beeson (President, Essential Records)
Errol Kolosine (GM, Astralwerks Records)
Michael Gudinski (Chairman, Mushroom Group Of Companies)
Please pass this information onto anyone you think might be interested in
ISC, and don't forget to check out our sponsors and media partners listed
below!
Contact Info:
International Songwriting Competition
Zero Governors Avenue #6
Medford, MA, USA 02155
781.306.0441
songwritingcompetition.com
(There are a few links there with samples from last year's winners available for your listening pleasure.) ¶ 8/20/2003 12:08:00 PM
