Songwriting Competition Adds Latin Category: $150,000
Cash & Prizes
8/8/06 - LatinRapper.com/ISC press release
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The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is
pleased to announce that it has added a Latin Music category
to the 2006 competition. One of the largest and most
prestigious songwriting competitions in the world, ISC
welcomes original songs from musicians, artists, and
songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. ISC
gives away over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including an
Overall Grand Prize package of $25,000 (US) in cash and over
$20,000 in merchandise, unmatched by any other songwriting
competition. |
ISC winners benefit from extensive press and publicity,
gaining exposure and recognition from an international music
market of industry professionals and fans. In addition
to the Latin category, ISC offers 17 other categories,
including: Jazz, Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative),
Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues,
Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Gospel/Christian, Instrumental,
Dance/Electronica, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics
Only, Teen, and Performance. Entrants may submit as many
songs as they wish in the same category or in multiple
categories.
ISC provides the perfect opportunity for bands, artists, and
songwriters looking to gain more exposure in the music
industry and have their songs heard by some of the most
influential members of the music industry. "We've always
been impressed with the talented songwriters who participate
in the ISC. This is a great A&R source to find new artists,"
states Monte Lipman (President of Universal Records and 2006
ISC judge).
In addition to the great prizes and extensive exposure, ISC
is renowned for having the most prestigious judging panel of
any competition in the world. Its judges include
high-profile recording artists and respected music
executives.
Latin music entries are judged by influential Latin music
industry professionals, including Angel Carrasco (President
of 605 Discos and Sr. VP of A&R, Sony BMG Latin America),
Betty Pino (DJ, WAMR Miami, and pioneer of Latin music
radio) and Manolo Gonzales (Sr. VP of Regional Mexican A&R
and National Promotion, Univision Records) as well as
additional members of the ISC judging panel.
Enter ISC online or download an entry form to mail in your
entry.
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
