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.
Win cash, prizes, recognition, and
exposure!
71 winners will share in the cash and
prizes! 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.
Categories include: AAA (Adult Album
Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Americana, Blues, Children's Music,
Christian, Comedy/Novelty, Country, EDM (Electronic Dance Music),
Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music
Video, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Hip-Hop, Rock, Teen, Unpublished,
Unsigned Only, and World Music. Entrants may submit as many songs as they wish
- in the same category or in multiple categories.
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.
Depending on the category, submissions are
judged on the following criteria:
-Creativity
-Originality
-Lyrics (excludes songs that do not have
lyrics)
-Melody
-Arrangement
-Overall likeability
Some categories may have additional
criteria. Production/Recording quality and vocal ability are NOT criteria
(except in the Performance category in which Vocals are a judging criteria).
For more information visit https://songwritingcompetition.com/