International Songwriting Competition Explained

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC),[1] founded in 2002,[2] [3] is an annual songwriting contest for both amateur and professional songwriters. There is no physical event to attend as the competition is held online, and anyone in the world can enter.[4] [5] [6] Each year the competition gives away over $150,000 USD in cash and prizes,[7] [8] including $25,000 USD in cash to the overall Grand Prize Winner.[9] [10] [11] Additionally, ISC offers an opportunity for artists to have their songs heard by celebrity artists[12] [13] and music industry executives.

Overview

Depending on the category, submissions are judged on the following criteria:[14]

There are 24 categories artists can enter:[15]

Winners

Previous winners of the ISC include:

Judges

The ISC will often have celebrity judges on the panel.[37] Past and Present judges include:

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The ASCAP Resource Guide: Songwriting Competitions. 2020-12-23. www.ascap.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2003-08-22. Last Call for International Songwriting Competition Entries. 2021-07-27. downbeat.com. en.
  3. Web site: A Few Questions about the International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. bandzoogle.com. en.
  4. Web site: 2016-05-03. Jack O'Rourke wins prestigious International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. Irish Examiner. en.
  5. Web site: 2021-05-03. Aussies dominate six categories in global songwriting competition. 2021-07-27. The Music Network.
  6. Web site: 2020-08-31. Call for entries: 2021 International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. Music In Africa. en.
  7. Web site: Courtney. Ian. 2021-03-10. The Finalists Announced For The International Songwriting Competition 2020. 2021-07-27. CelebrityAccess. en-US.
  8. Web site: International Songwriting Competition 2020. 2021-07-27. www.wcbe.org. en.
  9. Web site: 2020-05-30. International Songwriting Competition 2019 announces Australian winners Loud Mouth - The Music Trust Ezine. 2021-07-27. en-AU.
  10. Web site: Vance Joy wins International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. www.lowdenguitars.com.
  11. Web site: 2020-05-11. Tones And I Wins 2019 International Songwriting Competition Grand Prize. 2021-07-27. Rolling Stone Australia. en-AU.
  12. Web site: 2020-07-10. Tanya Tucker, Kristian Bush, Cam Among International Songwriting Competition Judges. 2021-07-27. MusicRow.com. en-US.
  13. Web site: 2021-05-03. Record breaking number of Australian Songwriters honoured in US-Based International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. The AU Review. en-AU.
  14. Web site: 2019-05-05. 2019 International Songwriting Competition: Enter Now!. 2021-07-27. Musicnotes Now. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2020-09-15. 2020 International Songwriting Competition Regular Deadline Approaching Soon. 2021-07-27. Music Connection Magazine. en-US.
  16. Web site: 2014-05-08. International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. Blues Festival Guide Magazine and Online Directory of Blues Festivals. en-US.
  17. Web site: August 15, 2014. Tennessee Jazz & Blues Society – International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. en-US.
  18. Web site: Trevecca grads take home awards in international songwriting competition. 2021-07-27. www.trevecca.edu. en-US.
  19. Web site: 2015 International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. AMPAL. 18 September 2015 . en-AU.
  20. Web site: Shunzo Ohno wins overall grand prize in International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. www.trumpetguild.org. en-gb.
  21. Web site: Boyle. Conor. Ireland's Gordon Barry Wins International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. Hotpress.
  22. Web site: Geurts. Jimmy. Bradenton-raised R.LUM.R wins grand prize at International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. Sarasota Herald-Tribune. en.
  23. Web site: Hastings Band Third In 2020 International Songwriting Competition. 2021-07-27. NZ Musician. en.
  24. Web site: 2021-03-11. International Songwriting Competition Announces 2020 Finalists World Music Central.org. 2021-07-27. en-US.
  25. Web site: 2020-05-11. Tones And I Wins 2019 International Songwriting Competition Grand Prize. 2020-12-23. Rolling Stone Australia. en-AU.
  26. Web site: Daniels. Karu F.. 'Dance Monkey' is the 'Most-Shazamed' song of all time. 2020-12-24. nydailynews.com. 18 November 2020 .
  27. Web site: Welsh. Dylan. Where Are They Now? 9 Sonicbids Artists Who Won the International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-23. blog.sonicbids.com. en-us.
  28. News: Faouzia, 17-year-old singer from Carman, Man., signed to U.S. booking agency. CBC News. Hoogstraten. Laurie. Alfa. Ismaila. 17 September 2017. 2018-08-24.
  29. Web site: Manthey. Aric M.. Illenium Takes Top Prize in Global Songwriting . 2020-12-23. EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. 27 April 2018 . en.
  30. Web site: Auckland teen's tribute takes rich US songwriting prize. 2020-12-23. NZ Herald. en-NZ.
  31. Web site: Tampa Bay native R.Lum.R wins International Songwriting Competition grand prize. 2020-12-23. Tampa Bay Times. en.
  32. Vance Joy's 'Riptide' Wins Grand Prize in 2014 International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-23. Billboard. en.
  33. Web site: Cashmere. Paul. 2012-05-01. Kimbra Wins International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-23. Noise11.com. en-US.
  34. Web site: 2020-05-10. Tones and I takes out $70,000 grand prize in International Songwriting Competition NME Australia. 2020-12-24. NME Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. en-AU.
  35. Web site: International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-23. www.girl.com.au. en.
  36. Web site: The Altered Five Blues Band CD: Holler If You Hear Me (CD). Bear-family.com. August 28, 2022.
  37. Web site: International Songwriting Competition The #1 Song Contest for Songwriters. 2020-12-23. songwritingcompetition.com.
  38. Web site: 2019-07-02. Coldplay, Dua Lipa, and Tom Waits Among Judges for 2019 International Songwriting Competition (ISC). 2020-12-23. Music Connection Magazine. en-US.
  39. Lorde, Tom Waits, Chris Cornell, Bastille to Judge 2016 International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-23. Billboard. en.
  40. Web site: 2015-07-21. Lorde, Tom Waits and Bastille to act as judges for International Songwriting Competition NME. 2020-12-23. NME Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. en-GB.
  41. Web site: 2020-07-10. Tanya Tucker, Kristian Bush, Cam Among International Songwriting Competition Judges. 2020-12-24. en.
  42. Web site: 2020-08-31. Call for entries: 2021 International Songwriting Competition. 2020-12-24. Music In Africa. en.