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Regular Deadline: October 6, 2010
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The International Songwriting Competition is the #1 song contest for songwriters
Over $150,000 in cash and prizes shared by 65 winners

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WHAT IS THE ISC?

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. 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.

OVER $150,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES SHARED BY 65 WINNERS

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.

PRIZES:

• Overall Grand Prize Winner - $25,000 cash (U.S.) and $20,000 in prizes

• First Place Winners in each category - $3,000 in prizes

• Second Place Winners in each category - $2,000 in prizes

• Third Place winners in each category– $1,000 in prizes

• Peoples' Voice Online Voting (the public will be the judge and cast its vote for its favorite song from all the finalists) – $1,500 in prizes

Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the basis of the following criteria: Creativity, Originality, Lyrics, Melody, and Arrangement

Production/Recording quality and vocal ability are not criteria.

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. The Grand Prize winner and First Place winners (except for Lyrics Only and Music Video) will also be included on the ISC Compilation CD distributed to music industry professionals including publishers, record label executives, film and tv music supervisors, and media.

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CATEGORIES

AAA
Adult Contemporary (AC)
Americana
Blues
Children's Music
Comedy/Novelty
Country
Dance/Electronica
Folk/Singer-Songwriter
Gospel/Christian
Instrumental
Jazz
Latin
Lyrics Only (no music required, just lyrics)

Music Video
Performance *
Pop/Top 40
R&B/Hip-Hop
Rock
Teen **
World

* The Performance category is judged on songwriting and the overall performance of the song. All genres of music are accepted.

** Entrants in the Teen category must be 18 yrs. old or younger on or before 12/31/10. All genres of music are accepted.

2010 JUDGES

Recording Artists
Tom Waits Rihanna Jeff Beck Kelly Clarkson Ben Harper Robert Smith (The Cure) Train Ben Folds Adele McCoy Tyner James Cotton John Mayall Craig Morgan Sandra Bernhard Baaba Maal Robert Earl Keen Ben Folds Jeremy Camp K'Naan and more to be announced....	Peter Gabriel Keane Timbaland Jerry Lee Lewis Kings of Leon Robbie Williams Michael W. Smith Black Francis (The Pixies) Chris Hillman (The Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers) Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC) John Scofield K'Naan Matt Thiessen (Relient K) Terence Blanchard DJ Tiesto John Digweed Ray Wylie Hubbard Toots Hibbert (Toots & The Maytals) Montel Jordan Jazmine Sullivan
Music Industry Executives Monte Lipman (President/CEO, Universal Republic Records) Amanda Ghost (President, Epic Records) Ric Arboit (President, Nettwerk Music Group) Daniel Glass (Founder/CEO, Glassnote Entertainment Group) Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records) Kim Buie (VP A&R, Lost Highway Records) Rick Krim (Executive VP of Music & Talent Programming, VH1) Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment/BMG) Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP A&R, Sony BMG Norte and President, Discos 605) Brian Malouf (VP of A&R, Walt Disney Records) Dr. Demento (Comedy Radio Host, Dr. Demento Radio Show) Steve Lillywhite (Producer) Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music and Putumayo Kids) Lisa Ramsey Bell (Sr. Director A&R, Sony Music Nashville) Douglas C. Cohn (Senior Vice-President, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon) and more to be announced....

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