Music Legends and Industry Leaders to Judge
2025 International Songwriting
Competition (ISC)
Judges Include: Jason Mraz, Tom Waits, Ryan Adams, Elle King, Andy Grammer, Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Desmond Child, Cody Jinks, Armin Van Buuren, Fetty Wap, and many more.
Nashville, TN, USA...August 14, 2025 The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is proud to unveil its 2025 panel of judges, comprising some of the most iconic names in music alongside the industry's most influential executives. Launched in 2002, ISC continues to be recognized globally as the premier competition for songwriters, providing an unmatched platform for aspiring and established writers to have their music heard by a panel of high-profile decision-makers in the music business.
The 2025 judges include internationally-renowned recording artists, critically acclaimed songwriters and producers, and senior-level executives from the world’s most respected music companies such as Sony, Capitol, Columbia, Republic, Arista, and more.
“Bringing together this year’s judges is like assembling a dream team of music visionaries,” said Candace Avery, Founder of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). “Their diverse artistry and global influence not only elevate the prestige of ISC, but also give songwriters an unparalleled opportunity to have their music heard by the very people shaping today’s musical landscape.”
With more than $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a $25,000 Grand Prize, ISC is open to amateur and professional songwriters from around the world.
Past winners have gone on to sign record deals, publishing deals, and even win Grammy Awards. Notable alumni include Tones and I (“Dance Monkey”), Vance Joy ("Riptide"), Gotye, Bastille, Gregory Porter, Passenger, Nate Smith, Coco Jones, For King & Country, Kehlani, Jordan Adetunji, The Band Perry, Fantastic Negrito, and many, many more.
For emerging artists seeking to get their foot in the door or established songwriters looking for additional recognition, ISC is the perfect opportunity to gain industry exposure, connect with key players in the music world, and take a music career to the next level.
Categories include: AAA (Adult Album Alternative), AC (Adult Contemporary), Americana, Blues, Children's Music, Christian, Comedy/Novelty, Country, EDM, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Hip-Hop/Rap, Instrumental, Jazz, Latin Music, Lyrics Only, Music Video, Performance, Pop/Top 40, R&B/Soul, Rock, Teen, Unpublished, Unsigned, and World Music.
Sponsors include: Baby Audio; Celebrity Access; Godin Guitars; Graph Tech Guitar Labs; JZ Microphones; Lurssen Mastering; Modern Beats; Music Business Registry; Play MPE; Pressed Fresh Collective; The Online Recording Studio
For more information, visit https://songwritingcompetition.com/
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