International Songwriting Competition - Now Open
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has put together the most high-profile and prestigious judging panel in its nine-year history. Known for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented opportunity to have their music heard by some of the world's most iconic and successful recording artists, as well as many major and indie record label presidents.
Now accepting entries for the 2010 competition, ISC gives away more than $150,000 in cash and prizes (shared among the 66 winners) including an overall Grand Prize consisting of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes.
To enter, go towww.songwritingcompetition.com
Open to both amateur and professional songwriters, ISC offers 22 categories to enter, representing all genres of popular music. Past winners have included artists at all levels, from Grammy winners to hobbyist songwriters and everyone in between. To better level the playing field for unsigned artists, ISC has added this year the "Unsigned Only" category which is open to songwriters and artists not signed to a major label record deal, publishing company, or distribution deal. This category provides an excellent opportunity for unknown artists to compete against others on a similar level.
XIX Pasodoble Music Composition Contest “Villa de Pozo Estrecho” - 16 October 2010
- 1st prize: 3,000 EUROS and diploma.
- 2nd prize: 900 EUROS and diploma.
- 3rd prize: 300 EUROS and diploma.
- 4th prize: diploma.
- 5th prize: diploma.
The compositions must be original, unpublished “PASODOBLES” and as such they must be new creations and not copies, modifications or versions of previously existing Pasodobles, nor may they have been previously broadcast by any media or means of communication nor may they have been produced by any record label or publishing company, nor may any rights have been previously given to be played by any band or orchestra nor have been presented publicly in any way before the declaration or the premiere described in these official rules.
The 7th Seoul International Music Competition - 12 November 2010
The 7th Seoul International Music Competition will be held in Seoul, Korea from April 12th to April 24th, 2011 at the Recital Hall and Concert Hall of Seoul Arts Centre. Established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Dong-A Ilbo national newspaper, the competition is held annually for the categories of piano, violin and voice in a rotating sequence, with the aim of promoting cultural exchanges among nations through music and to support talented young musicians from all over the world. The 2011 piano competition offers world class awards including US $50,000 for the 1st prize winner as well as performance engagements with major orchestras throughout the world.
www.seoulcompetition.com
John Lennon Songwriting Competition
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is an international songwriting contest that began in 1997. The Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories. The JLSC is open year-round and features two Sessions -- with 72 Finalists, 24 Grand Prize Winners, 12 Lennon Award Winners and 1 Maxell Song of the Year. www.jlsc.com