THE INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
invites you to enter your songs now to win a Grand Prize of $5,000 in cash and $20,000 in merchandise/services and
a chance to have your music heard by the music
industry's top decision makers and musicians!

A total of $60,000 in prizes will be shared by 27 winners. All musicians, bands, songwriters, and solo artists are invited to participate!

ISC is a new annual songwriting competition that provides the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena and gain the kind of exposure needed to further their careers. NOTE: You are being sent this message as someone interested
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:-:-:-:-:-: THE JUDGES :-:-:-:-:-:
ISC judges include some of the most high-profile, influential members of the music industry. Here's your chance to get your music heard by these industry movers and shakers (as well as win fantastic prizes and cash)!

ISC judges include:

- Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records)
- Rob Thomas (Lead Singer/Songwriter, Matchbox 20)
- Jeff Fenster (SR VP and Head of A&R, Island/Def Jam Music Group) - Arif Mardin (VP/GM, Manhattan Records)
- Andy Summers (Performer and former member of The Police) - Kim Stephens (VP A&R, Atlantic Records),
- Eddie Kramer (Producer/Engineer, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix)
- David Bendeth (SR VP A&R, RCA Records)

ISC accepts online electronic submissions (MP3 files) as well as postal mail submissions.

FOR MORE INFO AND TO ENTER, CLICK HERE!
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com

FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORSHIP, PLEASE EMAIL:
marketing @ songwritingcompetition.com

:-:-:-:-:-: SPONSORS :-:-:-:-:-:

Xytar Digital Systems
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Epiphone
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Sennheiser
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Lexicon
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Sonicbids
Creating a unique way for musicians and live music buyers to connect via electronic press kits. A must for all musicians!
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Alphabet Arm Design
Specializing in music related logo/branding design & CD art direction. http://www.alphabetarmdesign.com

Music Business Registry
Publisher of the most thorough, accurate, and up-to-date contact directories for the music business: The A&R Registry, The Music Publisher Registry, The Attorney Registry, and The Film/TV Music Guide. http://www.musicregistry.com

:-:-:-:-:-: MEDIA PARTNERS :-:-:-:-:-:

Indie Session Music Conference
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Illinois Entertainer
Chicago's #1 music monthly in the country's most dynamic music market. They helped break the careers of The Smashing Pumpkins, Styx, Disturbed, Stabbing Westward, and Caviar. Are You Next?
http://www.illinoisentertainer.com

Singer Magazine
In tune with the passion of singers, songwriters, and independent recording artists. And yes, we review CDs! Check out our DISCoveries section on the web.
http://www.singermagazine.com

Gig America
GigAmerica is the one-stop touring resource for the independant musician, offering discounts, GigSwapping and hands-on artist services. http://www.gigamerica.com

GetGigs.com
Providing extensive free listings for songwriters and musicians worldwide to offer their services to all members of the music community. In-depth articles by editor/writer Steve Nathan, covering the indie music scene world over.
http://www.getgigs.com

BandRadio.com
BandRadio - The unsigned band resource. Articles, tips, Musical directory of over 6000 links, reviews, band of the week contest, free web sites and email.
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ONLINEROCK - EMPOWERING MUSICIANS
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