The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is seeking world music talent for the current edition of the contest. The extended deadline is November 4th, 2016.
The ISC prizes include over $150,000 in cash and merchandise, including a $25,000 cash Grand Prize and a scholarship to Berklee College of Music’s Summer Performance Program for the winner of the Teen category.
The submissions are reviewed by a high profile panel of artist and industry judges. The judges in this year’s competition include: Salif Keita; Ziggy Marley; Afro Celt Sound System; Femi Kuti; Tom Waits; Chris Cornell; Lorde; Bastille; Hardwell; Kaskade; Martie Maguire (Dixie Chicks/Court Yard Hounds); Rickie Lee Jones; India Arie; Joy Williams; Joe Bonamassa; Fat Joe; Ray Benson (Asleep At The Wheel); Far East Movement; Jordan Feliz; Art Alexis (Everclear); Matt Maher; Devo; Marianna Vega; and others.
Go to www.songwritingcompetition.com/ to enter
headline photo: Maurizio Giannone and Roberto Giannone, winners last year
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
