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ISC IS NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR 2008
DEADLINE: ENTRIES MUST BE POSTED ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 15, 2008

TO ENTER THROUGH THE MAIL:
   Print out the form below, or click here for a pdf of the entry form.
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TO ENTER ONLINE:
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You may enter as many songs as you wish in as many different categories as you wish.

Please Click here to read ISC Rules & Regulations for all relevant instructions about entering.
Click here
for FAQS and definitions of categories.

ISC Contest ISC Information
ISC Nashville, TN
2008 ISC ENTRY FORM
Name of Entrant:
Relationship to Songwriter (if entrant is not songwriter):
Name of Band or Artist (if applicable):
Address:
City/State/Zip/Country:
Phone:
Songwriter(s) Hometown(s) (for website):
Email:
Website:
How did you hear about ISC? Please be as specific as possible (list name of website, newspaper, or magazine, if applicable).

Song Title #1:
Category:
Writer(s) First and Last Name(s):
Song Title #2:
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Song Title #10:
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Performing Rights Affiliation (circle one): BMI  ASCAP  SESAC  SOCAN  APRA  None  Other___________

Entrant may submit as many songs as desired in each category. Entrant may also enter the same song in more than one category. If you want to submit more than the 10 song titles included on this form, please copy this form or add the songs on an attached piece of paper and include with your entry.

If you are entering multiple songs, please submit them on one CD or tape. Please use a regular-size CD case (not the ultra thin kind) and label the spine with the entrant's name. Make sure the entrant's name is also written directly on the CD.

Please select the category your song(s) best fits into. Please do not ask ISC to help you choose your category.

The categories are as follows:

• PopTop 40 • Rock • AAA Country
Americana Latin • R&B/Hip-Hop • Folk/Singer-Songwriter
• Blues • Gospel/Christian • Dance/Electronica • Jazz
• World • Children's Music • Instrumental • Lyrics Only
• Comedy/Novelty* • Teen** • Performance*** • Music Video

* You may submit comedy songs, seasonal songs, patriotic songs, novelty songs, etc. - this is your chance to enter songs that don't fit into any other category.

**All songwriters entering the Teen category must be 18 yrs. old or younger on or before December 31, 2008. All genres of music are accepted in this category. Entering this category will not exclude you from entering other categories as well.

*** This category is judged on both songwriting and the performance of the song. Here's your chance to show off your performance skills. All genres of music are accepted in this category, including Spoken Word.

Format Submitted (Please Circle): CD Tape Video

Payment Method (Circle one): Cash Check Money Order AMEX VISA Mastercard Discover

Make your check/money order (in U.S. dollars only) payable to: International Songwriting Competition

Personal checks are not accepted for entries outside the U.S. - cash, bank checks, travelers checks, or money orders only, please. Payment must be in US dollars.

Total Number of Entries:                                   Amount of $ Enclosed:

INFORMATION ON MUSIC VIDEO ENTRIES

You may enter your music video in any of the following ways:
• send a DVD or VHS in the mail along with the entry form. PAL format is not accepted;
• enter THE video online (click on the link on the top of this page to enter online);
• give ISC the URL of a webiste where the video can be viewed, and ISC will go to the website and view it there. ISC will go to YouTube, your MySpace page, your website, or any other website. Easy!

If you would like to have ISC view your video(s) on a website, please include the song titles and URL(s) of the website(s) here:

Song Title and URL:_______________________________________________________________________

If you need more space, please attach an additional sheet with this information.

Entry Fee
ENTER BY JULY 15* – ENTER EARLY AND SAVE
ENTER AFTER JULY 15**

FIRST ENTRY: $30
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: $20

If you enter one song in multiple categories or more than one song in one or multiple category(ies), your entry fee must correlate to the number of individual entries. For example, if you enter one song in two categories, your fee will be $50. If you enter two songs in two categories each, your fee will be $90).

*Entries must be postmarked on or before July 15, 2008 to receive the Early Bird discount.

$30 PER ENTRY
(no additional entry discount)

One entry is $30, two entries is $60, etc. If you enter one song in multiple categories or more than one song in one or multiple category(ies), your entry fee must correlate to the number of individual entries.


**Entries must be postmarked on or before October 15, 2008.

Credit Card Information - Please fill this section out only if you are paying by credit card
Name on card:
Card number: Expiration Date:
Address (as it appears on billing statement):
I the undersigned, (Print name:)____________________________________________, authorize the organizers of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) to charge my credit card for the amount listed above, which covers the entry fee necessary for my submission into the above mentioned competition. I understand that this entry fee is non-refundable, and I have read, understand, and accept the Rules And Regulations as posted on the ISC website.
Signature of Card Holder:
I certify that I am the writer or co-writer of the song(s) or lyrics submitted. I also certify that I have read, understood and accept the rules and regulations of the International Songwriting Competition. If entrant is under 18 years old, the signature of a parent or guardian is required.
Signature: Date:
If teen, date of birth:
Mail all entries to:
International Songwriting Competition
1307 Eastland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37206


If you would like an entry form mailed, emailed, or faxed to you, please contact:
info@songwritingcompetition.com 
 
 

 

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